The most significant thing happening on the field Sunday during Super Bowl LV will not be Tom Brady gunning for the championship with a team other than the New England Patriots, or Patrick Mahomes having a shot at winning his second consecutive title. No, the big news will be happening on the sidelines, where Sarah…
Just because you’re trying to eat sugar-free, does not mean you can’t have dessert. And I’m not talking about fresh fruit or frozen fruit ice cream – this is real decadent, moist, and sweet chocolate cake! You will be so impressed with the tender texture of the cake and the absolutely sweet, smooth, and thick…
Sonja Ast, an ACE-certified personal trainer and certified inclusive fitness trainer (CIFT) with the Lakeshore Foundation, always wanted a career supporting people with disabilities. Ast, who uses a wheelchair herself, told POPSUGAR that she felt called to help others. Ast’s CIFT certification was created in collaboration between the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and…
NCAA gymnastics is a world of perfect 10s, team spirit, and crowd-pleasing floor routines that, on occasion, go massively viral. UCLA senior Nia Dennis has twice lit up the internet with powerhouse performances that paid homage to Black music and culture. Dennis’s 2020 routine was sheer “Black Excellence,” as now-VP Kamala Harris tweeted – with…
Bouts of stress and anxiety sneak up on all of us, but this year, I’ve made it my mission not to let them beat me down. When I start to feel panicked, I try to take inventory of the situation and focus on gaining perspective. It might sound counterintuitive, but I’ve discovered that the easiest…
The Tokyo Olympics will take place this summer after a year-long postponement, and as vaccinations roll out worldwide, there are many questions. As of now, and according to a plan mapped out by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the committee in charge of organizing Tokyo 2020, athletes and officials…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) After feeling inspired by Miley Cyrus singing while sprinting on the treadmill, Lizzo posted this video on her Instagram saying, “I saw Miley running and singing her song for stamina, so I’m gonna run and sing my song for stamina.” In the video, she…
Wellness and self-care are more than just collagen supplements and face masks. It’s taking time out of your day to prioritize yourself and your needs. These Black-owned brands are here to help you take your wellness to the next level. Even if it’s just 30 minutes out of your day, making small changes that put…
You can hear it in her voice. Megan Halicek speaks of pole dance with undeniable fervor because, well, it changed her life. She is among the group of women highlighted in Strip Down, Rise Up, a Netflix documentary by Michèle Ohayon out Feb. 5 that showcases the world of pole in all its forms: fitness,…
Trends in wellness ebb and flow, but getting rejuvenating sleep has now moved beyond the fad stage and into a full-on movement. Everyone I talk to is obsessed with their sleep quality, getting to sleep faster, and making the most of their downtime. Now, I can count myself as one of those people, when an…
