Watch even a few minutes of downhill skiing, and it will probably come as no surprise that downhill is the fastest of the Olympic alpine skiing events. In this discipline, athletes try to clock the fastest time possible by racing down a steep slope in a tucked position, dodging gates, risers, and the mountain’s rigid
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Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin Selena Gomez is turning her years of mental health advocacy into something more tenable. The star announced on Nov. 18 the forthcoming launch of Wondermind, a mental health company she’ll head with her mom, Mandy Teefey, and media entrepreneur Daniella Pierson, who previously founded The Newsette. Wondermind was
With COVID-19 booster doses now available from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson — and even more Americans becoming eligible soon — you may be wondering which brand you should get when it’s time to book an appointment. Should you stick with the shot you had originally, or choose to get a different brand for
Losing 10 pounds is a solid feat: whether you have 15 or 50 pounds to lose, getting started on your weight-loss journey and shedding that first 10 can be the hardest. And while many people would like to lose those 10 pounds as quickly as possible, crash diets and deprivation aren’t effective or healthy long-term
It turns out that after years of tossing a crumpled up piece of paper into the trash and shouting “Kobe!” we might have to start saying “Stephen!” after all. On Tuesday night, three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss his new self-titled memoir Dwyane and engage in
Get into this high-energy strength training session that will challenge your mind and body. Join Gideon Akande for this workout that will focus on connecting to your breath while you get your sweat on with dynamic movements that will build your strength and confidence. Get the most out of these exercises by wearing your Fitbit
Figure skating will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about events at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. It’s always incredibly impressive to see what these athletes can do, balanced on thin blades and skimming along ice. However, there’s one question that has always plagued us: How do figure skaters not get dizzy? With all
Curling is always one of the most buzzed-about sports at the Winter Olympics. After all, any game that involves players yipping and yelling, “Sweep! Sweeeep!” is sure to capture viewers’ attention. But if you find this Olympic ice sport equally fascinating and confusing, you’re not alone — curling isn’t something most folks learned to play
If you’re new to strength training, here’s a beginner-friendly arm workout using weights, created by POPSUGAR Fitness host and personal trainer Anna Renderer. This easy-to-follow dumbbell circuit workout includes six basic dumbbell arm exercises, perfect for weight-lifting newbies! From raising your metabolic rate to help with weight loss, to getting stronger, and getting more defined
50 Million Followers and Social Anxiety with Bretman Rock While most of us don’t think twice about things like going to the grocery store, for people living with social anxiety disorder, those little everyday things can become terrifying. Social media star Bretman Rock shares his experience with social anxiety and how he has learned to
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Erin Jackson made history today when she won her first ever World Cup speed skating race, crossing the line for the 500-meter distance in a blazing 37.613. With the win, Jackson also became the first Black American woman to win a speed skating World Cup title, a monumental piece of history for the 29-year-old Olympian.
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There are a lot of ways to fit exercise into your daily life, but one of the easiest methods may be to just take a walk. Taking a walk every day is a simple yet rewarding activity that can be fulfilling for all ages. Some even make a goal out of walking 10,000 steps 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’re still last-minute shopping, we have some great fitness picks that are sure to make the receiver feel
There’s no doubt that sugar is delicious. Especially if you have a sweet tooth, you know how much flavor a little sugar can bring to drinks, desserts, and everyday dishes. But you also likely know that while enjoying sugar in moderation is A-OK, overindulging in the sweet stuff can be damaging. Thankfully, there are tons
If you’ve been watching figure skating at all over the last few years, you’ve probably seen a program from Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue. The American ice dancers are three-time world medalists, three-time national champions, and 2018 Olympians looking to make a second trip to the Olympics for the Beijing Games in 2022. Over the
Therabody has made a name for itself in the fitness world by creating devices that help soothe sore muscles — the brand’s ultra-quiet, gloriously massaging Theragun might immediately come to mind. Now, Therabody is using its PowerDot muscle stimulator ($349) to try to tackle another type of discomfort — one that many people who menstruate
To an amateur’s eye, skeleton and luge may just seem like extreme forms of sledding, but these two Winter Olympics sports are far more dangerous than the latter. And, while luge and skeleton may seem similar to each other, they’re actually vastly different events. Sure, both sports involve athletes racing down steep ice tracks at
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’ve always been big fans of Peloton’s fitness content, but it feels like the brand has exploded in popularity
I haven’t been sleeping great the past few weeks, dealing with middle-of-the-night insomnia and anxiety. I’ll wake up at 3 a.m., and won’t be able to fall back asleep for another hour or two. My mind just won’t turn off, thinking about the stress of the day before, or things I have to get done
The best foods are healthy and comforting, and nothing fits that description better than a cozy bowl of soup. But while soup is a staple in many households, especially during the colder months, it isn’t always very filling. (There’s a reason soup is so often a starter!) That’s why we’ve compiled this list of high-protein
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. While we love getting active indoors and out before temperatures drop, we definitely don’t like sweating the price of