The first time I ever hit the track for a run, it felt like someone had lit my lungs up with a match and there was a burning fire blazing in my thoracic cavity, which had also incinerated my esophagus. Every few steps, I felt like I needed to slow down – my body was…
Seventy-year-old Tomoko made our jaws hit the floor today as we watched her unexpected talent: pole dancing. Although she appears to be a sweet little old woman, Tomoko is freakin’ ripped and not afraid to show her crazy strength and dancing talent to the world. She got a standing ovation from the crowd and all…
Ten moves. 10 reps each. Sounds simple enough, but man, your arms will be toast after completing 100 reps without a rest. Modify this workout to fit your ability level by using two- to 10-pound dumbbells. Use the same size dumbbell for all 10 exercises (I used eight-pounders), or switch between lighter and heavier weights…
This morning, basically the whole universe was celebrating Beyoncé’s new activewear line, Ivy Park. Everyone, that is, except for Lululemon. The brand quickly learned that even the lightest amount of shade thrown at Beyoncé on the Internet sparks a hellfire of fury from the Beyhive, and it immediately had that “I regret everything” moment. Here’s…
If Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, isn’t already on your radar because of his good looks and no-nonsense attitude toward institutional sexism, then perhaps his affinity for challenging yoga poses will do the trick. This photo of Trudeau nailing Mayurasana, Peacock pose, while at work (in a tie and business attire, no less) is taking…
Are you dealing with shooting pains or numbness from sciatica? Discomfort is caused when the sciatic nerve (which runs from the lower spine down the back of each leg) gets pinched. It can be caused by an injury such as a slipped disk or pelvic fracture, pregnancy, or tight muscles in the lower back, hips,…
There was something about forced physical activity during school hours that I had an extreme aversion to – and I was an athlete until I graduated high school. Even when I “forgot” my change of clothes for gym, I had to borrow from school (the loaner clothes were dyed pink and unsurprisingly made the experience…
The following post was originally featured on Fit Bottomed Girls and written by Jared, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Living with a Fit Bottomed Girl means I don’t have to look too far to find a good workout. Kristen usually has a new toy or DVD to check out, but even when she’s…
Many newbie runners give up on running because within a mile (or less), their legs are on fire and they’re breathing so hard they feel like they’re a huff and a puff away from passing out. Don’t expect to be able to run five miles right from the get-go – it takes time to build…
We love strength-training moves with a cardio component. What’s not to love about building muscle while torching calories? Watch and learn two moves you can add to your workouts to keep your heart rate up while strength training.
Source: Pop Sugar
