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Goalball is one of the many sports you’ll be seeing in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games. Goalball, the first team sport for vision-impaired athletes, was officially adopted onto the Paralympic roster in 1976 on the men’s side, then 1984 for women. A total of 10 women’s and 10 men’s teams maximum are allowed to contend

If you’re already a fan of Allbirds sneakers, then you already know why the brand is a customer favorite. Its comfy shoes are so much more than just that, they’re also made with sustainable materials that help cut down on harmful waste to the planet. Oh, and everything they make is really cute, too. So,

After 16 years as a fearsome force of attack for the the US Women’s National Soccer Team, Carli Lloyd announced today that she’s officially hanging up her cleats for the USWNT and her club team, Gotham FC. Lloyd will play her final four international friendlies this fall with the USWNT and finish out the season

Everyone on social media seems to have the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit on their must-see list, but did you know that it hosts yoga classes too? I was invited to take a press-only yoga class to try out the 35-minute wall-to-wall cinematic experience. While I took the yoga class in New York City, the Immersive

The gym isn’t the only place you can get a workout in. These days, more and more fitness buffs are trading boutique studios for the great outdoors and complicated training routines for functional fitness. Functional fitness focuses on building your strength and endurance for real-life activities, like carrying heavy groceries or running to catch the

The perfect pair of sweatpants are like a cloud for your legs; they’re comfortable, warm, and easy to move in. But not all sweatpants serve the same purpose. The truth is that the kind of sweatpants that are great for lounging and errand running aren’t typically built for athletic performance. That’s why it’s worth investing

Going for a run on a summer day can feel amazing, until you find yourself drenched in sweat and feel that familiar burning sensation on your thighs. If you’ve ever run in scorching temperatures, you likely know what I’m talking about — the chafing struggle is all too real. But what if you could run

Caeleb Dressel’s dog is coming for his Olympic gold. Now that the Tokyo Summer Games are over (where the pro swimmer earned five gold medals), Caeleb is back home with his beloved dog. On Friday, Caeleb shared a video of himself racing his furry friend, Jane, in the pool. “Someone check the time to 25,

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Jessica Long may have a super common name, but make no mistake — the Paralympic swimmer is impossible to forget. For years now, Long has been a dominant force in her sport. She has competed in the Paralympics since 2004, racking up a whopping 23 Paralympic medals (13 of which are gold), in addition to

While we love our classic black leggings, patterned workout clothes bring a little — or a lot — extra motivation to our fitness routine. While we’re still loving matching tie-dye sets, an increase in marble prints at Old Navy made us stop, take notice, and add a few pieces to our carts. From dappled biker

“I am capable of winning. I deserve to win. I will win.” These are the three affirmations Valarie Allman stepped into the throwing circle with to prepare for her lead-off attempt, a throw of 68.98 meters that ultimately secured an Olympic discus gold in Tokyo. It marked the United States’ first track and field victory

Four weeks ago, Norway’s beach handball team were fined 150 euros (about $177 each) by the European Handball Federation for wearing shorts instead of their required bikini uniforms for the bronze medal game at the European Beach Handball Championships in Bulgaria. The fine caused outrage across the globe with a petition being created to reconsider

It happened at a Jonas Brothers concert. One minute I was singing along to “Year 3000,” feeling my happiness beginning, and the next I was in the bathroom trying not to throw up. My stomach hurt the entire ride home, and I remember thinking I must have eaten something weird or maybe I was getting

When April Ross and Alix Klineman stepped into the stadium for their gold medal beach volleyball match, the temperature on the sand in Tokyo was a blistering 129 degrees Fahrenheit, plus humidity. Even Ross, a veteran of the sport with 15 years of competition under her belt, admitted it’s not typical to play in that

There are many things to love about spring and summer, but the fact that it’s prime allergy season is definitely not one of them. To make matters worse, these warmer months of 2021 have been particularly brutal due to higher pollen counts that are the result of climate change. In addition to heightened summer temperatures,

In Katie Ledecky’s own words, her 200m freestyle result at the Olympics “wasn’t the best one for me.” The three-time Olympian landed a fifth-place result, which was her lowest in her Olympic career — a sign of just how dominant she’s been as well as the big expectations she has for herself. “It really wasn’t

We can’t back it up with science just yet, but we’re pretty convinced there’s a direct correlation between wearing cute exercise clothes and having a productive, pulse-pumping workout. And, since you’ve worn the same sweats and sports bras for the past 18 months, you might be in desperate need of a wardrobe refresh. That’s where

Women’s artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics was full of memorable moments: Oksana Chusovitina’s eighth Olympic appearance, Suni Lee making history for Hmong Americans, and Rebeca Andrade becoming Brazil’s first Olympic medalist in her sport, to name a few. Awards and records aside, it also added to a growing conversation about mental health in sports

If you’re looking to lose weight, combining cardio with strength training is effective and recommended by trainers. And walking is one of the best forms of cardio you can do for weight loss because it’s low-impact and easy to do anywhere — even indoors! Canfitpro-certified personal trainer and kinesiologist Johanna Sophia (growwithjo on YouTube) knows

With the Tokyo Olympics having come to a close before the Paralympic Games start in a couple weeks, it’s time to look back at some of our favorite medal-winning moments through the eyes of the Olympians’ family and friends. While they couldn’t be in Tokyo due to COVID-19 restrictions, family and friends still cheered to

There’s just over two weeks until the Paralympic Games kick off in Tokyo, and we are so excited for another incredible display of international athleticism and sportsmanship. While Team USA racked up quite the impressive tally of medals during the Olympic Games, the beautifully created Paralympic medals have us ready to add even more shiny

When the Olympics roll around, I’m all in on Team USA. Every sport, every event, from 1 a.m. soccer games to 9:30 p.m. basketball tipoffs (gotta love that Tokyo time difference!), I’m out here whisper-screaming into my laptop screen as American athletes push for the podium. As much as I appreciate the athleticism and accomplishments

@jayoffline Insta- j.banks54 🔥🏋🏽‍♂️ #fyp #fitness #weightloss #goldsgymcrofton ♬ original sound – JB ISSA-certified personal trainer Jay Banks took to TikTok offering up a workout made of six fiery moves reminding us that our exes “didn’t deserve” us. Most of Banks’s moves are bodyweight exercises — with the exception of “ram his a** with a

Twenty years after Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi first donned the same jersey, the longtime teammates, rivals, and friends have made Olympic history. On the final day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, the US women’s basketball team defeated host nation Japan 90-75 to win their seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal. The victory marked a

Ready to mix up your workout routine? This week’s schedule of live workouts on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram and YouTube features dance cardio, HIIT, and knee-friendly (!) strength training to help you feel good and get sweating. Check out the trainers and times below, and we’ll see you there! (PS: don’t forget to catch up with

It was a moment 57 years in the making. On the final day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, the US women’s volleyball team — the most decorated volleyball squad never to win Olympic gold — finally made the top of the podium after defeating Brazil in three straight sets. The final point came courtesy

Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn’t be the case, Team USA’s track record at the Olympics may be the most compelling argument yet. The US women’s basketball team has won more Olympic gold medals than any other nation,

With every Olympic Games, athletes seem to keep us on the edge of our seat, patiently waiting to witness history. And somehow, despite the mounting pressure, Team USA continues to deliver, not just in terms of their athletic ability, but also in their spirit, resilience, and pure determination. From powerful protests to unbelievable comebacks, there

A squad of American women, led by veteran Allyson Felix, raced to the top of the podium in the women’s 4x400m relay during the final day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics. Team USA has now won the event in seven consecutive Olympics, starting with the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Sydney McLaughlin, who won gold