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On Thursday, as Carissa Moore was preparing for the last event of her season, the Honolulu-born surfer was also thinking about the wildfires sweeping through her home state of Hawaii. “Honestly, I feel helpless being an ocean away,” Moore told POPSUGAR after the opening ceremony for the Shiseido Tahiti Pro at Teahupoʻo. “Obviously, we’ve been […]

As the music and culture of hip-hop evolved over the years, it brought forth new forms of dance. In the 2000s, the most notable additions to the hip-hop dance genre have been krumping, turfing, and jookin. Krumping is a freestyle form of hip-hop dance that consists of jerky, fast movements that present in a strong […]

With fall quickly approach, experts are already making predictions about the upcoming cold and flu season. In fact, state and local health agencies have already begun prepping for a wave of respiratory illness similar to last year, which brought forth an influx of COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. “We are very, very […]

Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk / Stringer When she was several months pregnant with her twins, Hilary Swank wowed us with her prenatal workouts, which included impressive strength moves while she sported an equally impressive baby bump. Now that she’s about four months postpartum, she’s wowing us again — but this time, with her […]

Popflex Cora Backpack ($165) If you’re often on the go and don’t always like to lug around a gym bag, this Popflex backpack may be a good fit for your lifestyle. Like a regular backpack, it has room for all your essentials, including water bottle pockets on both the inside and outside, plus a laptop […]

Soccer has been a long-standing tradition in Latin American countries, and it is deeply ingrained in the culture of many Latine communities. As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues, it’s no surprise, then, that one community stands out for its unwavering devotion and unmatched enthusiasm — Latinas. Soccer is more than just a sport […]

Mammograms can be crucial in detecting breast cancer early on. The examination involves using a low-dose X-ray performed by radiologists to look for changes and abnormalities in breast tissue that may signal cancer. But since breast cancer guidelines are ever-changing, you may be confused about when is the right time to move beyond self-exams and […]

Energy drinks have been around since the ’40s, promising a range of benefits — from increased metabolism to a boost in productivity. One drink in particular, though, has been in the spotlight lately due to both popularity and controversy. Celsius energy drinks — a popular workout companion for many — claim to accelerate metabolism, burn […]

When I say “chia,” you say . . . pets? Well, sorry to Millennials and Gen X-ers everywhere, but today’s lesson is not on the nostalgic toy that captivated our young hearts. Instead, we’re talking about chia seeds: the tiny, black or white seeds that have been delivering health benefits for centuries — in other […]

Join fitness trainer Rachel McClusky for a 30-minute low-impact cardio circuit, alongside class members Mikayla Campbell and Nikita Chaudhry. In this routine, you’ll start with McClusky’s signature standing arms series, followed by lateral lunges, kickback pulls, bird dogs, and glute bridges — along with many other moves that will challenge your body from head to […]

It’s been a long road for Bella Hadid, but the model is on her way to feeling healthy again after more than a decade spent dealing with ongoing health issues. On Aug. 5, Hadid shared two posts to her Instagram, featuring photos from her time in treatment for Lyme disease. Her first post included a […]

When you’re first dipping your toes into fitness, it’s easy to focus your training on the muscles you can spot in the mirror and accidentally overlook the ones you can’t view in your reflection — and that includes the muscles deep within your core. ICYDK, your core is the group of muscles located throughout your […]

Any time someone suffers cardiac arrest, it’s scary and devastating. But given the recent news of cardiac arrest in professional football player Damar Hamlin, who plays for the Buffalo Bills, and Bronny James, LeBron James’s oldest son, it seems younger people and pro athletes are suffering from the heart condition more than ever. “Cardiac arrest […]

Image Source: Adidas On July 26, during the US Women’s National Team’s matchup against the Netherlands in the group round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, something historic happened — and not the fun kind of historic, as we’re so used to seeing linked to this legendary team. The USWNT was trailing at halftime […]

Beats Fit Pro ($160, originally $200) The Beats Fit Pro are great for anyone and everyone who loves to get immersed in their content. These stay securely in place with the flexible wingtips and are sweat- and water-resistant. The Beats Fit Pro Earbuds offer up to six hours of listening time and up to 24 […]

Join dancer and choreographer Arianna Davis to learn some iconic hip-hop dance moves with class members Lilian Gonzalez and Rehima Jordan. This routine takes you through the decades of hip-hop dance from the 2000s all the way back to the 1960s. Go back in time with moves like the Soulja Boy, the Dougie, the running […]

In the latest iteration of Things People Are Talking About on TikTok, users of the app are posting about — and arguing over — whether or not to wear underwear during workouts. Some are proudly sharing videos saying they’re on Team Commando, while others are commenting: “I feel like that’s a bad idea.” In light […]

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup didn’t get off to the start that the US Women’s National Team was hoping for, but they do still have one major trophy to their name. Although they haven’t scored enormously in this year’s tournament yet, they’re still the record-holders for the highest-scoring game in World Cup history. As […]

As if her athleticism and advocacy weren’t already enough to make her a superstar, Rapinoe also has a one-of-a-kind fashion sense. She described it in a 2022 video with Victoria’s Secret as: “sometimes it’s a hurricane, sometimes it’s very plain, sometimes it’s sort of wild . . . I just sort of wear what I […]

Image Source: Image source: Getty / Graphic House Kevin Winter Ilya S. Savenok Stringer Tomekbudujedomek; Photo illustration: Ava Cruz Since Miley Cyrus‘s infamous 2013 MTV VMAs performance, twerking has become a mainstream phenomenon. That same year, the term was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. A decade later, you can now find twerk fitness workouts […]

Lauren Murawski, 23, was a freshman in college when she began to experience digestive problems. “After I would eat, I would start to ‘baby barf,’” she tells POPSUGAR, explaining that she’d essentially burp up her food. It happened so often that her friends starting calling her “the burpologist.” At first, the GI issues weren’t a […]

The equipment, uniforms, and skill set required to win may vary from sport to sport, but there seems to be one constant among elite athletes, regardless of modality: the use of kinesiology tape. The tape was beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings’ iconic shoulder accessory during the 2008 and 2016 Olympics. Serena Williams played the […]

This Barbie is a plank-challenge champion. Personal trainer David Higgins, who worked with the “Barbie” cast, shared a photo he took with Margot Robbie standing in front of the cast’s plank-challenge results on his official website. In the photo, Robbie is flashing her middle fingers at the camera while she grins, presumably because she came […]

Morgan gave birth to her daughter, Charlie, now 3 years old, on May 7, 2020. Shortly after, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This worked out well for Morgan, giving her extra time to recover postpartum before returning to the field. “It was actually a weight off my […]

July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to commemorate the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act and to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and visibility of the disabled community. This Disability Pride Month, we asked writers to share aspects of their identities and lives that they feel might be “invisible” to others. Check out our […]

If you’re watching the US women’s national soccer team compete in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, you’ve probably noticed a pink headband in Alex Morgan‘s hair — you can’t miss it. You would have also seen her signature accessory during the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, as well as the 2011, 2015, and 2019 […]

Thanks to TikTok’s beautiful ability to coin terms, there’s a new viral self-care trend you’ve likely contemplated or experienced before: bed rotting. The phrase may seem intense or a bit distasteful, but it’s actually quite the opposite. The term “bed rotting” essentially involves staying in bed all day by choice, says Cassandra Boduch, MD, a […]

Near the end of last night’s match between the US and the Netherlands at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, American player Rose Lavelle collided with Dutch player Daniëlle van de Donk. The incident left van de Donk with a bleeding cut on the side of her head, but she soon returned to the field […]