Simone Biles is gearing up for the Olympics again, and all eyes are on Rio. So what’s her pump-up jam before she takes the floor for a jaw-dropping routine? “‘Into You’ by Ariana Grande,” she told us. “I love that song right now.” We can totally imagine Simone rocking out to this song, headphones in,…
For the times when you don’t need a hyperintense workout playlist full of eardrum-crushing EDM beats, we’ve got you covered. For a LISS day of hiking or walking, cycling through the park, or even taking it a little slower on the treadmill or elliptical, give this mixtape a listen. The band: Scavenger Hunt. You may have heard their…
There’s so much craze around Spin studios nowadays, and for good reason! Those classes are fun, and you get a great workout. But the truth of the matter is, these popular boutiques are available in very limited locations. Like, there are four SoulCycle locations in the Hamptons, and maybe 17 in NYC, but not a…
Last month, our team at POPSUGAR got to try “the SoulCycle of yoga” at Ritual Hot Yoga in San Francisco. The high-powered class was one of my favorite yoga practices to date for a number of reasons. For one, the heated class is set in the dark, so even if your face is a faucet…
The right soundtrack keeps you motivated during any race. If you currently run an eight-minute mile, each of these tunes is the perfect pace – 170 bpm – to help you keep time during your next 5K. The indie-heavy playlist also offers a taste of rap and classic rock, but the most important thing is…
Prepping for a long run this weekend? Our upbeat, high-powered playlist will definitely get you motivated. These are some of my absolute favorite songs to run to – and trust me, I’ve had plenty of trial and error. When I first started running, I thought I could listen to any ol’ playlist, but alas, nothing…
Sometimes your workout is a much needed (and healthy!) release from stress and negativity in your life. Bad day at work? Significant other being a brat? Hard breakup? Someone was a jerk? Sometimes you just want to punch stuff (like boxing! Yay exercise!) or sweat through a superintense HIIT class or a long run. Related:…
Instead of wasting time shuffling through your music library in the middle of your workout, this playlist will help take the guesswork out of the equation. If you currently run a nine-minute mile, each of these upbeat songs has the perfect BPM to help you keep pace – and stay motivated. Whether you’re training for…
It’s scientifically proven that music can put you in a good mood, and these upbeat, postitive songs will give you all the happy energy you need to get through a weekend workout! From old school Mariah Carey to new tracks from Fifth Harmony, Ellie Goulding dance tracks (you know she kicks ass at the gym),…
Since moving to San Francisco and joining Equinox, I’ve had the opportunity to try a ton of different instructors for different classes (one of which promises to deliver your best butt ever), all set to amazing music. Last week I was treated to the high-intensity, sweat-soaked Hot Power Yoga class led by the wildly hilarious…
