Fitness

“It always seems impossible until it’s done,” the age-old adage rings true for athletes around the world. But what they rarely talk about is the epic journey that leads them from the realm of the impossible to the pinnacle of achievement. It’s a journey etched with relentless determination, endless training hours and an unwavering commitment

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

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

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

Get ready to sweat with M/BODY founder Marnie Alton as she leads you through a 30-minute barre fusion cardio burnout joined by Leilani Terris and Poofy Moffitino. In this routine, you’ll warm up by jogging in place to get your heart rate up, then loosen up any tight muscles with a quick stretch. Get to

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

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. If you own an Apple Watch, you know that in order to take advantage of all of its fitness-tracking

One day, you’re totally on track and making progress toward your weight-loss goal. The next, you step on the scale and you’re up two kilos. Naturally, you wonder: Can you gain weight in one day? No judgment—this is a confusing experience that happens to many people when they’re trying to lose weight. Below, the answers to all your questions about

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

Break a sweat with fitness instructor Poofy Moffitino, who leads this 10-minute summer-sweat dance-party workout joined by Lilian Gonzalez and Chelsey Cioli. You’ll make the most of every second in this quick routine, and get moving right away. As you learn the moves, don’t be afraid to add your own personality — you’ll feel like

Periods can be so unpredictable, varying by cycle and symptom. You might find that you have to use the bathroom more frequently on your period or that your period blood has a peculiar smell — but the color of your flow from one day to the next can be especially hard to anticipate. Period blood

Naomi Watts is tired of the silence surrounding menopause. In a July 24 interview with Hello! Magazine, Watts spoke about being diagnosed with early menopause at the age of 36, and the importance of candid conversation. “Going through menopause at such a young age was not easy, especially during a time when there was so

When you hear about a weight loss trick that promises to help you shed kilos with little effort on your end, it’s understandable to have a healthy dose of scepticism. Case in point: the whole coffee and lemon weight loss hack. TikTok is blowing up with #LemonCoffee posts that feature people swearing that having lemon juice in black coffee can help

Get ready to work out with fitness trainer Natalie White, who will be leading this 30-minute no-repeat cardio workout joined by Luisa Fonseca and Dustin Ripkens. In this routine, you’ll start off with some deep breaths followed by a sequence of skips, arm circles, and squats to get your blood flowing. This high-intensity cardio workout

The Peloton app has become the go-to home workout for a lot of people who can’t make it to the gym or just prefer to sweat without leaving the house (see: naked Christopher Meloni). Personally, Peloton has given me the means to work out my stress and get stronger at home, while offering a sense

Formula 1 is everywhere these days — from movies and fashion to people’s weekend routines. But fans might be less familiar with F1 Academy, an all-female single-seater racing championship that started just this year. These drivers are already making waves: in May, Bianca Bustamante made history when she became the first Filipina to win an

It’s been four years since the best of the best in women’s soccer gathered in France for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where the USWNT took home their record-breaking fourth World Cup win. Now, preparations for the ninth installment of the tournament, which will be hosted in New Zealand and Australia this year, are

When personal trainer Muzzi Zikalala first started training our July/August 2023 cover star Connie Ferguson, together with her close friends, the mandate was clear. Connie wanted muscle strength in her legs and upper body. “She already does boxing and skips regularly. Anyone who loves boxing needs to have muscle strength to be able to maintain

You may give your urine little thought until something seems off. Whether it smells funky or you suddenly have to pee every 10 minutes, out-of-the-ordinary bathroom habits can be alarming. But what happens when you have an abnormal urine color? “Colored urine isn’t always a cause for concern,” says David Shusterman, MD, a board-certified urologist