Fitness

The Olympics brings the world’s greatest athletic talents to the same stage, creating an unique energy that’s based on equal parts competitive spirit and genuine admiration. And this year, a new sport is entering the international arena: breaking, commonly known as breakdancing, is the newest Olympic sport, after having been added to the Paris 2024

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay consistent, especially when it comes to working out. In fact, building good habits is key when it comes to meeting your fitness goals. That said, rest days are an important part of any well-rounded, sustainable training program — even though they tend to get overlooked. While taking time

Get into the groove with a jazz-funk dance class, led by choreographer Frank Soares. This dance workout is only 10 minutes long, making it perfect for those who love all things hairography, but also have a busy schedule. Assisted by Suzie Elia and Mina Huynh Artis, the first part of this video starts with some

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Just like fashion and beauty trends, water bottle fads come and go with a vengeance. If you’re part of the hydration-obsessed

If you saw Armand “Mondo” Duplantis fly over the 6.25 meter (roughly 20.5 feet) bar at the 2024 Paris Olympics, breaking his own world record, you’re likely in awe. The Swedish athlete is arguably the greatest pole vaulter of all time, and the packed stadium roared with excitement after his mega vault. (And people on

The Olympics this year have felt like the summer boon we all needed. They brought us sweet moments like the historic podium bow to Rebeca Andrade by Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. We got to see Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart in some truly iconic equestrian gear. And we got to see that French pole

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. Pickleball paddles are kind of a big dill. Considering it’s become one of the trendiest sports of the year,

I never did team sports growing up. I danced for several years — I was an ’80s baby, after all, and every late ’80s and early ’90s baby will tell you of their early-in-life dance lessons. But I never had an innate drive to do any other type of movement. It wasn’t that I was

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For the latest installment,

There are moments that change our lives forever, and for professional pickleball star Tyra “Hurricane” Black, that turning point came on February 6, 2023. Black, a former tennis player, was in Turkey for a tournament when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake (and thousands of aftershocks) rocked the country. “I was at a tournament in Turkey, and

2024 has been a landmark year for women’s basketball, on the court and in fashion. From the recent WNBA All-Star game, to the WNBA draft, to the WNBA game day tunnel ‘fits, the excitement around the players’ personal style has never been higher. As we know, popular players have always risen to celebrity status, not

Medicine ball slams may seem daunting. But once you get the hang of the exercise, it might become your new favorite move to try out at the gym. That’s because besides being an effective way to build strength, medicine ball slams are actually kind of fun. And if you’re having a stressful day, you may

In Paris, the final day of the Olympic Games for Team USA Women’s Gymnastics took an unexpected turn for one gymnast in particular — Jordan Chiles. During the women’s floor exercise final event on Aug. 5, Team USA put on a strong showing — and so did several other gymnasts, including Rebecca Andrade with Team

This year’s Olympic gymnastics were full of emotional moments, but one of the most powerful actually took place off the mat. On Aug. 5, Team USA’s Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles shared the first all-Black podium in Olympic gymnastics history, alongside Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade. With Andrade taking home the gold medal for women’s floor exercise,

The Women’s National Basketball Association (AKA the WNBA) was founded in 1996, but has gone under appreciated and disrespected for years. Thankfully, though, it’s finally getting some long overdue, and much deserved hype. The WNBA draft drew in 2.45 million viewers, according to Sportico. The 2024 season opened with its highest attendance in 26 years,

While the term “hot girl walk” isn’t necessarily trending anymore, the practice hasn’t gone anywhere. People are still walking and loving it. And while there’s no doubt that taking a nice walk while blasting your favorite playlist or podcast can feel amazing, you may wonder if walking can actually impact your health. Also, should you

“Yes, I am that girl,” Jordan Chiles tells PS, with a sense of rooted confidence. When it comes to gymnastics, Chiles embodies a fiery spirit — strong, fierce, powerful — and her passion for her sport shines throughout her performances. In a similar style to teammate Simone Biles, who has spoken of her love of

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesJamie Squire/Getty Images Simone Biles knows what it’s like to be under pressure. The athlete has been doing gymnastics since age six and just 10 years later found herself at the World Championship taking home 2 gold medals. In her near twenty year career, she’s had multiple moves named after her and following

If you struggle to fall asleep, you may already have a few tried-and-true tricks to make bedtime easier. Strategies like limiting screen time or adding white noise may have already become a useful part of your nighttime routine. But what you might not know is that the moments leading up to bedtime are just as

Charles McQuillan | Getty ImagesCharles McQuillan | Getty Images I expected to see a lot of excitement around gymnastics, swimming, diving, water polo, and even rugby during the Olympics. I didn’t expect my social media feeds to be taken over by news of Olympic shooting, an event that can sometimes inspire some mixed emotions, especially

It seems nearly impossible not to be inspired by the Olympic Games, where once every four years the greatest athletes come together to demonstrate their skill and make history. This year, numerous firsts have been made and records have been broken. And one of the most impressive displays of athletic potential came from swimmer Katie

While the Olympics is arguably the most competitive stage for sport, it appears that the elite athletes are still showing each other love behind the scenes. This year, athletes from all over the world have been sharing on social media the sweetest Olympics tradition among competitors: trading pins. For the Swifties out there, it’s similar

If you ever get the chance to learn the “Bye Bye Bye” choreography alongside former members of *NSYNC, just say yes. I did. On the day of the dance class, based in West Hollywood, CA, Lance Bass walked down the staircase at the Heart Weho nightclub first — looking every bit like the Y2K star

A’ja Wilson is on fire right now. To summarize the Las Vegas Aces center’s year: She’s averaging a stunning 27.2 points per game, per the WNBA. She was awarded Best WNBA Player and Best Athlete, Women’s Sports at the ESPY Awards. She’s currently playing on Team USA in Paris, and (along with Breanna Stewart) shot