Here's How to Hit 10,000 Steps a Day, Even If You Work a Desk Job

The following post was originally featured on Eat, Drink, and Be Skinny and was written by Teresa Howes, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. If you know me at all, you know I’m Fitbit-obsessed. When I began my current public relations job, I quickly watched my steps decline . . . and decline .…

This Inspiring Gymnast Proves That Being Born Without Legs Can't Stand in the Way of Happiness

Connecting with Jen Bricker was surreal. I had received a copy of her book, Everything Is Possible, and learned about her unbelievably inspiring and empowering journey and her unrelenting optimism and faith. The 28-year-old gymnast and aerialist was born without legs and her heart on the opposite side of her chest; her parents (also parents…

A Walking HIIT Treadmill Workout to Get Your Heart Pumping

The following post was originally featured on Eating Bird Food and written by Brittany Mullins, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Lately I’ve cut way back on my workout routine and have just been doing yoga classes (primarily restorative) and a good bit of walking. Most of my walking takes place outside, but Isaac…

The Paralympics Torchbearer's Spirit Will Be the Most Uplifting Thing You See Today

While we anticipated being inspired by the incredible adaptive athletes of the Paralympics, we didn’t quite expect to feel this much inspiration within the first few moments of the opening ceremony. Related Stories:How an Amputee Found Strength and an Olympic Future With CrossFit The Paralympic champion Marcia Malsar carried the torch through the rain at…

Why Every Runner Is Definitely Going to Want Apple's New Nike+ Watch

Apple’s big announcement on Sept. 7 brought with it many exciting improvements: The iPhone 7! AirPods! New watches! Though not all of the releases were met with the same excitement, the latter will likely appeal to avid runners. The revamped Apple Watch Series 2 will also include the Apple Watch Nike+, which will help track…

Yoga Poses to Relieve Gas (So Effective, You'll Want to Be Alone)

You’ve done the deed. Eaten something you shouldn’t have, or too much of everything, and not enough of what you should be eating, and now you’re suffering. Get relief from your bloated belly with these yoga poses. Do a few of your faves, or if you’re really hurting, follow the entire 12-pose sequence. Related Stories:Go…