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Image Source: Getty / NurPhoto I’m surely not the first person to tell you that getting through this year and a still-serious global pandemic has been a more-than-difficult task — and Simone Biles knows the feeling. Yes, the world-class gymnast started dating her new beau and debuted gravity-defying skills at practice, but she had to

In this episode of POPSUGAR’s House Call, host Jeanette Jenkins, creator of The Hollywood Trainer Club, calls up a friend, who also happens to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time: Venus Williams. Williams, who has racked up seven Grand Slam singles titles during her career, and Jenkins share an upper-body workout

Meditation has been a part of my life in different ways for the last few years. Most recently, it has been a way for me to handle stress, sleep better, and help counterbalance the physical training I put my body through. But there’s a part of meditation that has always confounded me that may surprise

I’m always concerned with how my teeth look when I should be paying more attention to my gums for insight into my general dental health. If your gums are swelling, bleeding, discolored (think red, blue, or dark red instead of pink!), receding, or have changed from a firm to spongy texture— these are all signs

Slowly but surely, this runner has learned the value of strength training. I’ve learned to embrace curls, rows, and squats just as much as my morning runs during this year of home workouts. What’s more, I’ve collected a few more training-specific accessories along the way. My UA HOVR™ Rise 2 Training Shoes ($100), hand weights,

Have you ever walked into your favorite fitness store, looking to pick up a pair of incredible leggings, but ended up leaving wanting everything in sight? Well . . . same. We love gear, but it doesn’t always come cheap; that’s why we often hold off on buying our favorites and wait to add them

I first realized I needed to make a change in my life while I was waiting for my ice cream to soften in the microwave. I know many people will have feelings about that — but this isn’t about my habit of microwaving ice cream. This story is about the fact that, while I was

I was an athlete for the majority of my life, but I wanted to find a new way to get in some cross-training while also having fun with my friends. I discovered indoor cycling about 10 years ago, and I would take classes with my girlfriends either before or after school. We all fell in

When the group chat goes off with questions about birth control and sex, sometimes it’s hard to know how to respond. Franchesca Ramsey has definitely been there — so she called ob-gyn Dr. Kiarra King to get the lowdown on their contraception options and myth bust some safe sex questions. Hit play to watch Dr.

Jrue Holiday of the Milwaukee Bucks opened up on Instagram about his and his wife Lauren’s decision to donate the remainder of his 2019-20 NBA salary to Black-owned organizations. The athlete, who announced this contribution back in July, elaborated on the sentiments behind the decision in an Instagram post on Dec. 20. He cited the

Buying activewear can get expensive. Considering that we need enough leggings to get through our weekly workouts as well as our Netflix-sessions (they’re really comfortable!), shopping for workout gear can really run up your credit card bill. That’s why we were thrilled to discover Old Navy’s huge selection of stylish and affordable workout clothes that

As someone who picked up running as an adult, I never had a running coach or was a part of a high school track or cross country team. So, everything I’ve learned about the sport has been from, well, just getting out there and running. For the most part, I’ve been able to lace up

While the holidays can bring a lot of cheer, they can also come with pain. You may be grieving a loved one, seeing a family member who’s hurt you in the past, or struggling to handle the changes to your routine. For many people, the holidays can also be hard for another reason: They’re working

Although many of us will have much different-looking holidays this season, some of us will still be hitting the road. If you’ve opted to avoid plane travel and a road trip is on your calendar, it’s important to remember the effects sitting for long periods of time can have on the body. “Muscles get tight

On Dec. 18, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received her first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, as Congress members became eligible for the shots under government continuity guidelines. The New York representative shared the simple vaccination process on her Instagram Stories Friday evening. “Just like wearing a mask, I’d never advise you to do something I wasn’t willing

Had we known what 2020 had in store, we would’ve sent our sports schedules straight through a paper shredder. We missed the Olympics while college and pro leagues alike canceled competitions and then entire seasons, a tough environment for athletes, fans, and the industry as a whole. But even in a strange and abbreviated sports

Among the many things that changed in 2020, people’s exercise routines looked a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, many athletic competitions, like races, were cancelled this year. But according to Strava’s annual Year in Sport Data Report, that didn’t stop users of the fitness app from tackling their wellness goals. Hundreds of

I’ve been a total Grinch about running recently, making every excuse in the book to not go out in the cold. Why leave my apartment and freeze my face off (and then deal with out-of-shape soreness later) when I can sit on the couch with mulled wine instead? I have to admit, though, I totally

2020 has been a year. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most stressful elections in recent history, and the racial tension in the country, stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. Like many of you, I entered the year with high hopes and big dreams. Instead, more often than not, I ended up

If you have 15 minutes to spare, congratulations: that’s just enough time to sneak in this 10-move HIIT workout from Jeanette Jenkins, creator of The Hollywood Trainer Club, and former NFL star DeMarcus Ware. In this episode of POPSUGAR’s House Call, Jenkins and Ware lead us through tough bodyweight moves like alternating lunges, hollow body

Call it the Inception effect, but lucid dreaming has become somewhat of a phenomenon in recent years, with both the scientific community and everyday people becoming curious about how to achieve this state of altered consciousness. “Usually, when we dream, we cannot tell the difference between dreams and reality,” Nikola Djordjevic MD, a general practitioner

With gyms closed, many people’s fitness routine began with a digital class, a Peloton bike or for those lucky enough to live in warm climates, some quality time in nature. At a time when staying in shape requires more diligence than ever, the gift of workout equipment, clothes or accessories will go a long way.

There’s something about cycling that’s just so nostalgic. It reminds me of when I was a kid, exploring the neighborhood with my dad on a pink sparkly bike. Although I would love to spend hours riding with the wind in my hair, admiring nature, and laughing with loved ones on a bicycle now, it’s not

With so much time spent at home, coupled with the anxiety about the pandemic and the stress of juggling working from home and homeschooling my two kids, I turned to my kitchen for solace, and lemme tell you — I baked the hell out of this year! The delicious, feel-good recipes I whipped up were

If you’re craving a sweat session, you’ve come to the right place. We’re hosting four new, live workouts on our Instagram this week, each one guaranteed to help you break a sweat and feel strong. Check out the full schedule below, add it to your Google Calendarto stay in the know, and catch up with

If you’re looking to lose weight, a healthy and satiating breakfast smoothie is a good (and quick) way to start off your day. You’ll need to be in a slight calorie deficit if you want to drop pounds, but it’s also important to focus on whole, nutrition-packed food, which is where a fruit- and veggie-filled

If you’re completely new to strength training, doing bodyweight exercises is a great starting point. Since you don’t need any equipment, you can do them anywhere, anytime. This 30-day beginner bodyweight challenge incorporates six basic moves designed to target all your major muscle groups. Here is the 30-day plan created by professional athlete, former certified

Sneakers are always at the top of my fitness shopping list. Although there are a few nonnegotiables for me while shopping — serious running support and comfort for starters — one thing I’m more than happy to experiment with is the look of my kicks. I’ve been the runner who opted for classic black one