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Figure skating at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing kicked off on Feb. 4 with the team event, and apparently Team USA decided to put on a show. Through three disciplines so far, the US has a somewhat surprising lead over the Russian Olympic Committee, courtesy of career-best programs from Nathan Chen, Madison Hubbell and Zachary

Although there are many elements that make up a figure skating program, there are few that are as difficult as the triple axel. While the jump is a mainstay in men’s figure skating, it’s still relatively rare in the women’s event. Among the women competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, few have ever

Image Source: Getty / Maja Hitij On Feb. 5, Julia Marino claimed silver in women’s snowboard slopestyle, solidifying Team USA’s first medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Marino, from Westport, CT, took the lead during run two out of three with a score of 87.68, but Zoi Sadowski-Synnott surpassed her with a massive 92.88 in

The figure skating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics is in full swing, with the team event kicking things off in the opening days of the Olympics. If you’re new to figure skating, you might not recognize this event, which itself hasn’t been around that long. So how does this “team” competition work? The team

Get ready to feel those glutes burn with this mini-band workout you can knock out in just 10 minutes! Join fitness trainer and dancer Khetanya Henderson as she leads you through moves like squats, heel lifts, and a mat-based series of leg extensions that will target every muscle in your booty! This circuit is the

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. American snowboarder Julia Marino won Team USA’s first medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics, notching silver in the women’s

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is only a few months away, and it’s never too early to start thinking about how to watch all your favorite Olympic events and athletes! While the network’s final plans have yet to be announced, NBCUniversal will once again have exclusive broadcast rights to the Games, probably following a

For most of us, planks don’t typically last a long time. Your core starts shaking, your arms start wobbling, your abs are on fire — about 30 seconds in, your body is yelling at you to wrap this up. But for marathoner and running coach Lorena Millan, planking became a personal challenge she knew she

There’s a chance you’ve developed some sort of plan of attack for treating a pimple on your chin or forehead. Perhaps it involves not picking at it (right?!), a spot treatment you swear by, a special antiacne cleanser, or specific guidance straight from your dermatologist. But do you know what to do when a pimple

Many people take melatonin to fall asleep faster or avoid waking up during the night. In fact, Americans used more than twice the amount of melatonin in 2018 that they used in the previous decade, according to research published in “The Journal of the American Medical Association.” The study warns that taking too much melatonin

The opening ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will be something of a reset; a “back to normal” (at least a little bit) after an unusual and scaled-back Olympics in Tokyo in 2021. It’s always a great opportunity for the host country to put on a big show, and this one will mark

When it comes to getting healthier and toning up your body, one of the most popular of the countless options out there right now is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting includes several different approaches to choose from, but most involve eating for only a short period of time during the day and/or limiting the amount of

Bouts of stress and anxiety sneak up on all of us, but this year, I’ve made it my mission not to let them beat me down. When I start to feel panicked, I try to take inventory of the situation and focus on gaining perspective. It might sound counterintuitive, but I’ve discovered that the easiest

[Sponsored by ThirdLove] Get ready to embrace your inner strength with this powerful dance cardio routine, perfect for any level. Join professional dancer Meagan Kong as she takes you through empowering moves like body rolls, hair flips, kicks, and booty pops. Meagan will go through each move at half speed, then turn up the heat

There are so many reasons to love cycling. You can do it indoors or outdoors, at home or at the gym. It’s also low-impact, making it easier on achy joints, and of course, it burns calories! But if you’re someone who uses cycling as your go-to workout — or you’re considering adding it to your

I’ve been practicing yoga for 11 years now, six of which I’ve spent as a teacher. In my experience, people who are new to yoga have trouble stabilizing their muscles to find balance even when both of their feet are on the ground. Cueing a student to engage their core and them actually feeling that

When Nia Dennis graduated from UCLA last spring, she knew she still had some gymnastics opportunities ahead of her, namely the Gold Over America Tour with a rockstar roster of world-class gymnasts, many of whom she grew up competing against. There was also an electric, flip-filled appearance on the 2021 Met Gala steps (no big

If you’re looking to lose weight, oatmeal is one of the best foods you can eat. Studies show that eating whole grains such as oats, which are packed with nutrients and complex carbs, can make you feel fuller for longer. Keep reading to learn why nutritionists say oatmeal is good for weight loss, and for

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Any runner knows that when you find the right shoes, you’re halfway to a great workout. If you’ve been

Image Source: Getty / Alex Goodlett / Stringer; Getty / Sean M. Haffey; Getty / Atsushi Tomura – International Skating Union / Contributor The 2022 Winter Olympics will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to get to know some of the incredible women athletes heading to Beijing. The US has a