UCLA’s gymnastics team is nationally known for their skill and creativity within the sport, but the athletes’ sideline support is something extra special. On Feb. 19, freshman Chae Campbell brought her “Desert Goddess”-themed floor routine to the competition and inspired her team to dance alongside her as she hit every move. Teamwork obviously makes the
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It was a rematch worth watching. At the 2021 Australian Open women’s singles final on Saturday, Feb. 20, Japan’s Naomi Osaka bested American Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3. Rewind last year to the US Open semifinals, where Osaka outplayed Brady to advance to the finals and later take home the title — throughout this tournament, Osaka
When Jess Sims, NASM-certified personal trainer, plans out classes to teach, she puts herself in the shoes (and mind) of the Peloton members. “I really try to think about what will set the member up for success,” she told POPSUGAR during a previous interview. She leads a variety of Peloton workouts including strength, cardio, tread,
Does the thought of adding color to your workout wardrobe send shivers down your spine? Us too. An all-black look adds a certain power and edge to whatever we’re doing. So, while we’re all about black leggings and tanks, the look isn’t complete without a pair of black sneakers. Whether you’re going for a run,
Maybe four minutes after Naomi Osaka notched the final point, the Serena Williams retirement rumors began. Context is important here, so let’s set the stage. Williams had just lost to Osaka in straight sets in the Australian Open semi-final. She fought hard, but it was clear that Osaka had outclassed her. Before leaving the court,
We’ve come to expect major intensity from every Naomi Osaka-Serena Williams matchup, and their semi-final at the Australian Open lived up to the hype. After two hard-fought sets, Osaka won the match 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the finals and a shot at her fourth Grand Slam. It was Osaka’s third career victory over Williams,
Stepping on a scale is a unique form of self-torture, in my experience. I’ve spent the vast majority of my life actively trying to lose weight, taking rigorously unhealthy approaches that sometimes resulted in the number on the scale going down and sometimes made it go up even higher. There were times when I would
As one of the few indisputable GOATs we know of (see also: Biles, Phelps), Serena Williams has forced the entire sport of tennis to rise to her level and blazed a trail for other tennis players of color to follow. Case in point: Naomi Osaka, one of Williams’s most prominent current competitors, has said she
Image Source: Getty / Laurence Griffiths Simone Biles already has four gymnastics skills named after her: two on floor, the “Biles” and “Biles II,” and one on beam and vault respectively, both also called the “Biles.” But the limit-shattering icon hinted that she might actually be adding two more to that list. As part of
After a season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m beyond overjoyed every time I watch college gymnastics in 2021. There are truly no limits to the creativity and talents of these athletes, as evidenced by Trinity Thomas’s floor routine. The University of Florida gymnast recently competed against LSU on Feb. 12 and walked away
Yep, you read the headline right: we’re officially hitting our 200th live workout this week on Instagram, and as always, you’re invited! Of course, we also think you should join in on the other live routines we have streaming this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel, including a cardio HIIT workout, a mediation
Soccer power couple Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger made a big announcement on Valentine’s Day: they adopted a baby daughter! In sweet dual posts on Instagram, the 2019 World Cup champs shared that their baby, Sloane Phillips, was born on Feb. 12, and also took the time to send a heartfelt message to her birth
I’m all for an energetic coach or motivational at-home YouTube workouts, but every so often, I’m not in the mood for someone else’s pep. If I come to a workout with a five energy level and the instructor greets me with a 1,005, it’ll take all my strength to not turn around, walk away, and
Make Time to Meditate Meditation can also be a powerful tool, but Manda and Meleah acknowledged that it can be intimidating for beginners. Ease yourself into it by starting with just five minutes of meditation a day, then increasing the time by two minutes each week. You can opt for a guided meditation or simply
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect body, but for Black women, the body put on a pedestal by the wellness industry rarely resembles their own. Like every other industry built on this country’s system of white supremacy, the world of fitness and nutrition is riddled with misconceptions and under-appreciation of Black bodies. But
With personalized plans and a user-friendly app, Noom makes eating healthier — and even losing weight — so much easier. If you’re unfamiliar, it works like this: log your meals and snacks into the app, and Noom will categorize your choices into green, yellow, and red foods. As long as you stay within your daily
We’re taking everything outside these days, including our workouts, which means that we’ve got a need for quality workout outerwear. There’s a fine line between being too cold and being too bundled up where you’re starting to sweat from heat, not from your workout. We want to find that in between balance, so we turn
“I didn’t come this far to only come this far.” That’s the mindset that eventually convinced Simone Biles to keep training for the Tokyo Olympics even after they were postponed for a year, an unprecedented announcement that left the superstar gymnast depressed, she revealed in an interview with 60 Minutes airing Sunday, Feb. 14. “I
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests moving your arm to help mitigate soreness after you receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, one doctor we spoke to suggests avoiding exercise out of an abundance of caution for at least a day post-shot. Purvi Parikh, MD, an immunologist and allergist with Allergy &
It’s hard to imagine a world in which leaving the house without a mask was the norm. Like it or not, we’ll be wearing masks for the foreseeable future, and it’s vital that they fit properly in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what exactly does a “proper fit” mean, and how do
t The gym is one of my favorite places, mostly because I can’t really work out at home. Sure, I can do a few yoga flows or short ab workouts, but the fact is my apartment is very small and workout equipment is either hard to come by (see: my 15-pound dumbbells that arrived a
There’s nothing quite as motivating as new workout clothes to help get your butt moving. When you feel confident, you can take on any challenge your workout routine might throw at you. The cornerstone of any active person’s workout wardrobe? A great pair of leggings. We’ve scoured the internet and found 20 pairs we’d be
Finding the perfect fit on a pair of workout pants is rarely easy, and so is finding the perfect deal on that perfect fit. But, we noticed tights, pants, and shorts in Athleta’s current sale priced at less than $40 a pair — yes, 4-0 — and we immediately started searching the styles. There are
You can buy almost anything on Amazon, and that includes some top-notch fitness products. From healthy snacks to home workout gear and even self-care items, there’s no limit to what you can find on the site. It can be tough to stay motivated sometimes, which is why having certain fitness items in your house is
Assistant strength and conditioning coach Maral Javadifar, right, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Super Bowl LV. When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV Sunday night, we all became witness to another inspiring victory — Lori Locust and Maral Javadifar are the first female assistant coaches to win a Super Bowl. They will
If you’re ready to shake up your workout routine and get your sweat on, you’ve come to the right place. We have four new workouts going live (yep, live) this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel — from the trainers straight to whatever screen you’re on. Check out the full schedule below, and
The most significant thing happening on the field Sunday during Super Bowl LV will not be Tom Brady gunning for the championship with a team other than the New England Patriots, or Patrick Mahomes having a shot at winning his second consecutive title. No, the big news will be happening on the sidelines, where Sarah
We’re one month into 2021 and pumped to keep up the motivation we started at the beginning of the year to reach our wellness goals of staying healthy and active. To inspire our healthy habits, here are the health and fitness products our fitness editors are loving this month that are helping guide us along
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