Fitness

When it comes to health and wellness, not everything is glamorous. In fact, some of it can be downright annoying and uncomfortable, especially when it involves your bum and nether regions. But let’s be honest, if you’re googling “why does my butt itch?!,” you likely want an answer and relief ASAP. “An itchy butt may

Gabby Douglas is officially getting back on the mat. On July 13, the decorated artistic gymnast announced her return to the sport on Instagram, subtly indicating she was planning for the 2024 Olympics. Douglas, who became the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 2012, last competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Just about a week before the US Women’s National Team take the field at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, they received an award for their work off the field. At the 2023 ESPY Awards on July 12, the USWNT were honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award — not for their soccer prowess, but

Damar Hamlin — and the team that saved his life — deserved every second of their standing ovation at the 2023 ESPY Awards. On July 12, the NFL player took the stage to present the Pat Tillman Award for Service to the training staff of the Buffalo Bills. This year, the award honors the very

Part of the world? Then AI is in your life, baby! From using it to unlock your phone to navigating with Google Maps, AI has transformed the technological space. And now, it’s coming for our lifestyles, too. With the advent of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model that harnesses information on the internet and condenses

By now, you’ve probably heard of Orangetheory Fitness or even know someone who’s so dedicated to the studio’s interval-based workouts that they never miss a class. The franchise, which is the brainchild of physiologist Ellen Latham, has exploded in recent years and now boasts more than 1,500 locations worldwide, as well as a streaming platform

Pilates is big RN. In fact, 60.5k of you search for advice and info on the topic every month, so from answering the question ‘What is Pilates’, the best Pilates classes to Pilates for beginners and the difference between Pilates and yoga, we’re here to help. Whether you’re a Pilates pro (maybe you’ve tried a Pilates challenge before) or

Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch ($140, originally $200) If you want a fitness tracker-slash-smartwatch that does it all, look no further than the Fitbit Versa 4. For less than $150 on Prime Day, the Versa has all the workout and activity data you want — a “readiness score” based on your recovery, all-day activity tracking,

Powdered collagen, collagen shots, and collagen waters have exploded in popularity over the last few years. You’ve probably heard all about how collagen supplements can help promote hair growth, improve joint health, and prevent skin from aging. Even Jennifer Aniston swears by it. Admittedly, I’m a convert, too. I use the Vital Proteins Unflavored Collagen

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. There aren’t many things that can inspire me to get out of bed at 7 a.m. for an early

It’s been said that ‘how you start is how you finish’. This goes for workouts as well – the warm-up is vital for effective results. It is easy to skip this step and jump right into getting your sweat on, but here’s why you shouldn’t. Ceri Hannan from Planet Fitness gave us the low-down on warm-up

When you watch a soccer game, the easiest players to pick out are almost always the goalkeepers, aka goalies. Not only do they stay mostly in one place throughout a match, but they’re always wearing jerseys of a totally different color than the players in other positions. Sometimes, their jerseys aren’t even a color that’s

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On July 8, Megan Rapinoe announced she’s retiring from soccer at the end of the 2023 season. The National Women’s Soccer League player’s announcement comes just one day before she leaves for the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which she has now confirmed will be her last World Cup. “I feel

Since she first appeared on the music scene in 1999, Jessica Simpson has been facing unwanted comments about her body. More than 20 years later, it seems little has changed. In a July 5 interview with Bustle, the fashion designer shut down online body-shamers who claimed her weight loss is from using Ozempic. Simpson denied

Editor’s note: anyone with a cervix can get a Pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women. Going to the doctor for any type of exam can feel daunting and uncomfortable, especially those that involve your vagina. Not many people enjoy sitting on an exam table

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. Imagine this: It’s 6:59 a.m., and your cycling instructor is about to shout, “Let’s ride!” But you find yourself

If you don’t already know the name Florent Manaudou, that’s about to change. The French Olympic swimmer is going viral for a recent display of core strength that can only be described as superhuman. In an Instagram and TikTok video posted on June 30, Manaudou uses a stack of kickboards as an ab wheel substitute

On sleepy July 5, while most people were still trying to shake off their post-day-off stupor, Meta decided to launch its highly anticipated new app Threads, which is reportedly a direct competitor to Twitter. And like virtually everything else these days — from naked dresses to McDonald’s Grimace Shake — it quickly divided the internet.

If you never warm-up before you work out, allow Fit Night Out to be the event that changes your mind. From elevating your workout gains to boosting mobility, there are a ton of reasons why this oft-overlooked practice is actually a powerhouse for fitness.  Come the 5th of August, warming us up is Jessica Naylor,