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Meet Gigi Robinson, the First SI Swimsuit Model Who Openly Battles Chronic Illness
The word Gigi Robinson keeps coming back to is “surreal.” It’s surreal to be a model in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, surreal to see the photos finally hit the internet on May 16 (and on newsstands May 19), and surreal to become the first model with a publicly-shared chronic illness to be featured in […]
Free People’s Collaboration With Hoka Is as Cute as You’d Imagine
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. Free People’s activewear line, FP Movement, is one of our favorite brands because it’s both cute and high performing. […]
Brie Larson Just Tried Pole Dancing — and Obviously She’s Already a Pro
Yes, Brie Larson is a fitness inspiration because of her skills, but even more so for her willingness to try just about anything. The “Captain Marvel” star chronicles many of her fitness ventures on social media, and has shown us time and time again that she doesn’t shy away from any challenge. From one-armed pull-ups […]
No Personal Trainer? Here Are 10 Workout-Tracking Apps to Keep Yourself Accountable
While you might assume that tracking your physical activity requires wearing a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, the truth is that you have all the tools you need already in your pocket. With the download of the right tracking app, you can conveniently log and analyze every one of your workouts both inside and outside […]
This Deodorizing Spray Literally Pulls Odor Out of Activewear
Between taking dance classes, doing workouts, and teaching yoga, let’s just say I sweat a lot. I go through so many workout clothes during the week that, oftentimes, I have to wash them multiple times in order to get the body odor (BO) out — especially my sports bras. And though I’m lucky enough to […]
We Have to Talk About Systemic Abuse in Women’s Sports
Editor’s Note: In September 2020, Kaiya McCullough left the Washington Spirit, a National Women’s Soccer League team she’d been drafted to earlier that year. In August 2021, McCullough bravely spoke out to The Washington Post about the true reasons she stepped down: a horrific pattern of verbal and emotional abuse by then-coach Richie Burke, which […]
Finally, a Bar With Only Women’s Sports Playing
Image Source: Dorothy Wong Last month, patrons waited in line for four hours to get into Portland, Oregon’s hottest new spot. By the time they finally got through the doors, some burst into tears while others hugged the bar’s owner, Jenny Nguyen (shown above). It was the weekend of the NCAA women’s March Madness tournament, […]
Kris Jenner’s All-Green Produce Fridge Is Nothing Compared to Her Häagen-Dazs Freezer
Image Source: Poosh I never knew it could be so voyeuristically satisfying to look inside the refrigerators of the rich and famous. The “Cribs” era of the early- to mid-2000s should have better prepared me, but all I remember from those famous refrigerators was a lot of energy drinks, which wasn’t especially relevant to a […]
The Baby-Formula Shortage Signifies a Much Larger Problem at Hand
A baby-formula shortage that has been slowly intensifying for months is now reaching a state of emergency in the US: over 40 percent of formula is out of stock across the country, according to a report from Datasembly. Caregivers faced with empty shelves are sharing stories of finding price-gouged bottles online and feeding their infants […]
10 Cooling Weighted Blankets to Keep Night Sweats at Bay
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. Ever feel like the cool side of the pillow never stays cold long enough no matter how many times […]
How Street-Style Dance Helped 3 Artists Find Purpose, Community, and Themselves
Image Source: Red Bull Media House No matter your culture or background, movement is a language we can all understand. That’s one of the things that makes dance so appealing: it’s expressive, communicative, and, perhaps most importantly, universal. For performers Madeline Rodriguez, Bianca Robinson, and Milana Mustafina, dance has done more than provide a creative […]
6 Lo-Fi YouTube Mixes For Soothing Stress and Anxious Thoughts
Making the perfect work/study/chill playlist is the finest of arts, which is why, TBH, I’ve largely stopped trying. Don’t get me wrong — I still have a “what I’m listening to now” playlist, a generic workout playlist, and a go-to driving playlist. But when it comes to my workday playlists (i.e., the music I’m listening […]
Kelly Hughes Becomes the First Woman to Show C-Section Scar in Sports Illustrated History
Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue is making history once again. Hitting newsstands on May 19, the 2022 issue features model Kelly Hughes, the first-ever woman to bare her cesarean (or C-section) scar in the magazine’s 58-year history. The editorial spread was created in partnership with Frida Mom, a brand dedicated to postpartum recovery, to normalize […]
Halsey Opens Up About Health Struggles: “My Body Is Rebelling Against Me”
Halsey’s lifelong health issues hit a tipping point in the months after they gave birth to their first child, Ender. On May 10, the new mom, whose pronouns are she/they, shared an update on her Instagram Stories to address the concerns of fans worried about her well-being and whether she would be well enough to […]
Hot Girl Walks: A TikTok Trend With Mood-Boosting Benefits
Ever pop on your headphones to power walk for a few miles on the treadmill or around your neighborhood? Then you’ve already taken a hot girl walk. This now TikTok-famous version of a moving meditation originated with University of Southern California student Mia Lind (or @exactlyliketheothergirls on TikTok), who was searching for “a type of […]
Brie Larson Is Giving Spider-Woman in Her Latest Gym Clip
You’d think after years of showing off her skills, Brie Larson might stop impressing us with her fitness videos — but it appears the limit of “wow” does not exist. Between single-arm push-ups, one-minute-long pull-ups, and pushing a 5,000-pound jeep, there’s really nothing the actress can’t do. Though she’s better known as Captain Marvel, Larson’s […]
I Put Lululemon’s Running Shoes Through Runs, Walks, and HIIT — Here’s My Honest Take
My feet and I are picky when it comes to running shoes. I’m very choosy about what I put on my feet when I’m headed out for a run or blasting through a HIIT workout, especially since a stress fracture on my toe and subsequent foot tendon injury took me out for several months in […]
Brighten Your Energy With This 30-Minute Yoga-Inspired Workout
Get ready to work out with fitness trainer Alexis Turner as she leads you through a 30-minute yoga-inspired total-body workout with class members Natalie White and Khetanya Henderson! This routine is designed to challenge your whole body with cardio bursts that are built around yoga fundamentals. Throughout these sequences, you’ll discover how to transition from […]
Strengthen and Tone Your Upper Body With This Advanced 30-Minute Routine
Join fitness trainer Jake DuPree for an intense 30-minute upper-body workout that will help you carry all of your groceries in one load the next time you go shopping. You’ll start with arm swings and work your way up to mountain climbers, tricep dips, jumping jacks, lateral raises, and so much more. Prepare to feel […]
The FDA Limited the Use of the J&J Vaccine — Here’s What to Know
On May 5, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it was updating the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Its use has now been limited to people ages 18 or older who can’t get a different COVID-19 vaccine (either because they don’t have access to it or it’s not “clinically appropriate” for […]
Ashley Graham Shows What It’s Really Like Breastfeeding Twins — at the Same Time
On the Friday before Mother’s Day, model Ashley Graham shared a beautifully intimate photo of her breastfeeding both her twins — Malachi and Roman, born Jan. 7, 2022 — at the same time, with possibly the best twin mom caption ever: “Double fisting.” We can’t even contain our joy at seeing those adorable tiny hands […]
15 of Our Favorite Flattering Leggings
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. Today more than ever, women are owning their space in the gym and celebrating all the curves on their […]
Perfect Your Mini-Band Technique With This 15-Minute Workout
Join fitness trainer Rachel McClusky for a 15-minute toning mini-band routine that focuses on balance, control, and form. You’ll start with a squat series then go into leg lifts, arm raises, toe touches, lat pull-downs, and more. This quick and effective routine will have you breaking a sweat while working on your form. Grab a […]
Walmart’s Workout Clothes Are Seriously Underrated — Shop Our 30 Favorites
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. When shopping for cute and functional workout clothes, there’s one retailer that may not come to mind right away […]
These 7 YouTube Workout Finishers Reignited My Love For Cardio
I blame the pandemic, injuries, and living in a small apartment for the fact that I haven’t had a regular cardio routine for the past few years. Recently, though, my excuses have started running out. My aches and pains have healed, and I’ve been doing more strength, yoga, and barre workouts — but I just […]
What a Roe v. Wade Overturn Could Mean For Birth Control
The Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health has left many of us with serious questions about the future of reproductive freedom in the US. The opinion, if made official, would overturn Roe v. Wade and the right to abortion under the US Constitution. This reality has left people asking: Are […]
Why It’s “Crucial” to Emphasize That Abortion Is Still Legal, According to Activists
As news spread of the Supreme Court preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion activists took pains to make sure one message was clear: as of right now, abortions are still legal. The court’s stance, as revealed in a leaked draft opinion published by Politico on May 2, is not yet an official ruling on […]
9 Meaningful Things You Can Do to Support Abortion Rights Today
The Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that protects the right to abortion in the US, according to a draft opinion leaked to Politico and published last night. It’s an outcome that many have been expecting since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case challenging Mississippi’s ban […]