Fitness

Alicia Mccarvell had avoided the beach for years. But now that the popular TikTok creator is on a journey of self-love and acceptance, she’s looking back at what she deprived herself of, which she says brought on a wave of grief. In a powerful Instagram post, Mccarvell shared a series of photos from a recent

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 consider ourselves experts when it comes to great workout leggings, and Zella is undoubtedly one of our favorite

It’s in the face of adversity that many people find their superhero strength. But for Logan Aldridge, a Peloton instructor and the brand’s first adaptive training director, it didn’t take losing his left arm in a wakeboarding accident at age 13 to find that drive — he’s always had it. That intrinsic motivation to succeed

Get ready to sweat with Supernatural Coach Raneir Pollard, who will be leading this 30-minute advanced Tabata workout joined by class members Paris Nicole and Tarra Green. In this routine, you’ll start with a cardio Tabata, a type of HIIT workout in which you do 20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of

Serena Williams played the Canadian Open for the last time Wednesday night. The 40-year-old tennis star’s career has spanned decades, earning her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, four Olympic gold medals, and worldwide recognition as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The athlete recently announced she was retiring from tennis in a

The CDC has overhauled its COVID safety recommendations, drastically cutting back on restrictions nearly two and a half years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the official start of the pandemic. In the new guidelines released Thursday, the agency made changes to recommendations on social distancing, quarantining, and testing. Importantly, the CDC continues to

Image Source: Anna Przy Anna Przy is most recognizable for her TikTok videos that involve a bathrobe, her front yard, and no shoes. They feature a barefoot, bathrobe-wearing Przy peering up at the sky and politely but firmly requesting a break from whatever higher power might be listening. In one recent video, she says, “I

Tess Holliday and Ashley Graham have been celebrated as an inspiration for their work as both body activists and models. But this week, Holliday spoke out about being “inspo” for a different reason. After receiving a Google alert that Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) were trending, Holliday discovered that fans were using her image and Graham’s

TW: This article contains mention of suicide. Please proceed thoughtfully. Today marks the eighth anniversary of Robin Williams’s death. The legendary comedian and actor committed suicide in 2014 at age 63. Williams suffered from depression and was misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which played a role in the “frustration” and discomfort Williams experienced in life, according

In Fariha Róisín’s new book, “Who Is Wellness For?,” the multidisciplinary artist examines all the ways in which “wellness” is appropriated while describing her own relationship to the health industry and how she found her road to healing. The below excerpt includes two sections from the chapter “Introduction to Radical Self-Care,” where Róisín describes learning

Image Source: Getty/Gotham/GC Images Kristin Cavallari is living proof that hard work pays off. The “Laguna Beach” star posted a new fitness record on her Instagram, deadlifting 185 pounds — for three reps, no less — without so much as breaking a sweat. “185lbs 💪🏻 new record for me,” she wrote in her caption, tagging

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. It’s not just those heading back to school who can look forward to fall shopping. For many of us,

All the Peloton loyalists out there will be happy to hear that the long-awaited openings of Peloton’s New York and London studios are rapidly approaching, and the brand is kicking it off in an epic way: with its second-ever All For One (AFO) music festival. This year, AFO is running from Aug. 19 to 21

Halloween is an undeniably festive season. From the ghastly costumes and the hauntingly sweet treats to the terrifying slasher movies and ghoulish home decor, this time of year is perfect for all things spooky and offbeat. Why not embrace the general eerie mood of October and break a sweat while in costume? Whether you’re just

While Angus Cloud brings a lot of his own self to his acting, he’s not exactly the same person as his lovable “Euphoria” character, Fez. But there are plenty of striking similarities, and both he and Fez have definitely been through a lot, as Cloud described in a recent interview with Variety. “I broke my

We all know and love Amanda Seyfried for her roles in the likes of “Mamma Mia!” and “Les Miserables,” which she played after gaining worldwide fame in the teen comedy “Mean Girls” at just 18 years old. She opened up to Porter magazine on Aug. 8 about how she grew in confidence after some questionable

Former child star Jennette McCurdy has been vocal about how early stardom — starting when she was only eight years old on shows like “Mad TV” and “Law and Order: SVU” — deeply impacted her upbringing. Growing up with a controlling mother determined to make her youngest child a star, McCurdy got her big break

Following the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, birth control has become top of mind for millions of Americans. Since the ruling, there’s been a surge in demand for contraception, and according to a new survey conducted by Harris Poll, about 21 percent of U.S. women reported changing their primary form of birth control

Hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, brain fog: these are some of the telltale signs your body is transitioning into menopause. It can be even more distressing if you start to experience these symptoms before the age of 45, which is considered early menopause. But having the right tools and education at your disposal can

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Last week, the internet took note of an ableist slur in a track on Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” and Twitter lit up with hot takes. The song “Heated,” co-written by Beyoncé, Drake, and others, included the words “spaz,” and “spazzin,” which are derived from “spastic.” Medically, “spastic” describes a condition in which nerves are damaged

Get ready to flow with yoga instructor, Christa Janine,500 E-RYT, who will be leading this 30-minute power yoga sequence joined by Phillip Anderson and Nikita Chaudhry. You’ll practice deep inhales and exhales and time your movement to your breath as you go from a revitalizing stretch series into some more challenging and strengthening poses, such

If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym, look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that’ll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time. This upper-body gym workout is structured in supersets, which just means you’ll be alternating between two different exercises that work separate muscle groups.

With the exception of running shoes, I definitely don’t put as much thought as I should into my workout footwear. I know the basics — you typically want more support and bounce for running shoes and a flatter sole for weightlifting (all depending on your foot type and needs, of course) — but when it