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Damar Hamlin Is Brought to Tears Presenting ESPY Award to the Team That Saved His Life
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 […]
Peloton Bikes Are on Sale For Prime Day, and It Might Be Their Lowest Price Ever
If you’ve been debating buying a Peloton bike, now might be the perfect time to take the plunge. It’s been nearly 10 years since the original Peloton bike came out, and you can now snag one for much less than before. When it was first released, the original Peloton Bike retailed at $2,245, and the […]
The Best Amazon Prime Day Fitness and Wellness Deals For 2023
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, […]
The Best Fitbit and Fitness-Tracker Deals For Amazon Prime Day 2023
Whoop 4.0 Activity Tracker With 12 Month Subscription ($199, originally $239) A screen-free fitness tracker, Whoop is uniquely focused on recovery. It continuously monitors your heart rate, respiratory rate, resting heart rate, heart-rate variability, skin temperature, blood oxygen levels, daily activity, and sleep to give you a “strain” score that represents the physical and mental […]
I Bet You Didn’t Know Amazon Sells This Cute Workout Set for Under $30
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 […]
Why Do Soccer Goalies Wear a Different Color Uniform?
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 […]
17 Trainer-Approved Exercises For a Stronger Butt
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sam KangProduct Credit: POPSUGAR 3lb, 8lb, 10lb dumbbells, POPSUGAR Kettlebell, POPSUGAR Mini Bands, POPSUGAR Step Deck, POPSUGAR Resistance Bands, Splits59 sports bra, Splits59 leggings, APL sneakers Whether you want to get a bigger butt for aesthetic reasons or because strong glutes are important for moving well, you’re not alone in […]
Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement From Professional Soccer: “I Feel Incredibly Grateful”
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 […]
Jessica Simpson Shuts Down Body-Shamers Critical of Her Weight Loss: “It’s Willpower”
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 […]
What to Expect During a Pap Smear, According to Doctors
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 […]
10 Padded Bike Shorts on Amazon That’ll Help You Pedal Past Saddle Soreness
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 […]
Is It Too Early to Say I Hate Meta’s Threads App?
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. […]
10 Cute Yet Functional Running Shoes You Can Buy on Amazon
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. We understand that hunting down a quality pair of running shoes that won’t break the bank is tricky. Plus, […]
This 10-Minute Broadway Jazz-Dance Workout Will Make You Feel Like You’re Taking the Stage
Join host and choreographer Frank Soares for a 10-minute Broadway jazz-dance workout for all levels alongside class members Lilian Gonzalez and Suzie Elias. You’ll feel like you’re taking center stage as you dance your way through all the eras of Broadway. This routine also highlights a fusion of classic Hollywood musical and contemporary lyrical elements […]
How to Outscam Your Medical Debt
At just 25 years old, Shay Haberstroh is in the red. And it doesn’t look like she’s getting out any time soon. The New Hampshire-based content creator has been on permanent disability since 2016, when she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, which ultimately ultimately led to the removal of her large intestine. She now lives […]
I’ve Been a Fitness Editor For 9 Years — and This Is the Workout Platform I’m Hooked On
There are a lot of amazing perks to score from a workout routine, from increased strength and flexibility to reducing the chance of getting winded after climbing a set of stairs. But lately, the main thing I look for in my workouts is joy. And of all the fitness streaming platforms out there, I honestly […]
Why You Bloat So Much Before Your Period — and How to Deal
Period bloating can be so uncomfortable. Right before that time of the month enters my life, I find myself wanting to wear everything and anything baggy, as my stomach feels like an inflated water balloon that’s begging for someone to make it pop. It’s just one of many PMS symptoms that make you want to […]
This 30-Minute Tabata Workout Isn’t For the Faint of Heart
Join Supernatural coach Raneir Pollard for a 30-minute Tabata “then vs. now” bodyweight workout joined by Ellie Aviles and Madisyn Maniff. In this routine, Pollard revisits the program from his most popular Class Fitsugar Tabata workout from six years ago, except this time he’s turning up the intensity even more! This high-energy routine will keep […]
The Best At-Home Pilates Reformers For Powering Up Your Practice
Chances are, if you’ve made it here, you’ve fallen deeply in love with reformer Pilates and are ready to commit and purchase a reformer machine for your home. You may have experimented with make-shift reformers using foam rollers, desk chairs, and even your gym’s rowing machines. Perhaps you recently moved away from your beloved Solidcore […]
This Abs and Glutes Workout Is Only 15 Minutes, but You’ll Feel It Tomorrow
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sam KangProduct Credit: PE Nation sports bra, PE Nation biker shorts, APL sneakers Chyna Bardarson, a NASM-certified Tone It Up trainer, is all about maximum efficiency. That’s why she created this quick zero-equipment workout that targets not one but two key muscle groups: your core and your glutes. This quickie […]
Jaden Smith Says Jada Pinkett Smith Was the First in the Family to Try Psychedelics
Psychedelics have had a big impact on the Smith family. At the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver on June 23, Jaden Smith had a candid conversation about the experimental use of psychedelic drugs as a mental health treatment, explaining how they’ve helped his entire family. “I think it was my mom, actually, that was really […]
Are 5-Minute Ab Workouts Actually Effective?
To a fitness newbie, the five-minute abs workouts that saturate YouTube and Instagram seem like a convenient entryway into the world of core workouts. The featured exercises are typically equipment-free and easy to pick up, and being able to check “abs work” off your to-do list in less time than a Taylor Swift song is […]
Does Drinking Lettuce Water Really Help You Fall Asleep Faster? An Expert Explains
@shapla_11 if you can’t sleep, try this #lettucewater #insomnia #lifehacks #fyp ♬ A Day in My Life – Soft boy If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and affordable way to fall asleep, chances are you’ve come across the lettuce-water trend on TikTok. Videos tagged with #LettuceWater have amassed over 43 million views. User @shapla_11 […]
A Quickie Guide to the Different Positions in Soccer
Image Source: Getty / Robin Alam/ISI Photos The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is a huge deal for soccer fanatics everywhere — especially considering the fact that the US is going for its third consecutive title. Then there are those of us who love gathering with friends to eat, drink, and cheer on our team, […]
After Qatar Controversy, FIFA Shies Away From LGBTQ+ Armbands For the Women’s World Cup
On June 30 — less than a month ahead of the start of the 2023 Women’s World Cup — FIFA unveiled a set of eight sanctioned armbands designed for players to wear during the tournament. The armbands highlight a range of social causes including “Unite For Inclusion,” “Unite For Indigenous Peoples,” “Unite For Gender Equality,” […]
Angel Flores: “I Finally Felt Like I Didn’t Have to Hide Myself”
When the world met powerlifter Angel Flores in season six of Netflix’s “Queer Eye”, she quickly became a fan favorite of the series. She was the first trans woman on the show, and the “Fab Five” — Karamo Brown, Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, and Antoni Porowski — swooped in to help her […]
15 CrossFit Workouts For Every Level and Equipment Setup
If you’re ready to take your strength workouts to the next level and shock your muscles (in a good way of course), CrossFit might be exactly what you need. This training style is quick, intense, and no matter the workout, you’re going to be gassed once it’s over. One of the biggest perks of CrossFit […]
Simone Biles Is Returning to the Mat For Her First Gymnastics Competition in 2 Years
Image Source: Getty / Laurence Griffiths The GOAT is back. On June 28, USA Gymnastics announced that Simone Biles is returning to the mat for the first time in two years. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist will make her comeback at the 2023 US Classic, held on August 4-5 at the Now Arena outside of […]