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Most of my friends and family thought I was “off the wall,” but on my 35th birthday, I gifted myself my first skateboard. I’ve wanted to learn to skate since I was a kid, but most of my time and energy throughout my youth and early adulthood was dominated by pursuing a future in dance.

If you’re a regular TikTok user, you likely remember the viral activewear sensation that took over last year: a figure-hugging activewear jacket from a popular high-end activewear label. The jacket’s design wasn’t groundbreaking, but it captured the attention of social media enthusiasts due to its ability to accentuate curves and create the illusion of a

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of mental health issues and suicide. “Black kids have to figure it out. We don’t have rehabs to go to. You gotta rehab yourself,” Master P said on Solange’s “A Seat at the Table.” That statement remains true for many Black individuals dealing with mental health issues, due to

Katie Couric penned an essay on her website about her breast cancer experience in September 2022. The journalist said that she had lost track of time and was six months late for her yearly mammogram. Couric explained that because she has dense breasts, she usually does a breast ultrasound as well as a mammogram, and

Your belly button is one of those body parts that doesn’t get a lot of attention. But if you notice an odor wafting from down there, it’s more than understandable to wonder, “Why does my belly button smell bad?” Belly button smells aren’t overly common, but doctors say they do happen. For the record: This

The Los Angeles Sparks may be out of the playoffs, but their power forward, Chiney Ogwumike is just getting started. The Texas native has plans for herself — and for a legacy far beyond her gameplay on the court. “I’m putting a goal to be the first woman to win a sports Emmy as an

Get your body moving with fitness trainer Khetanya Henderson, who will be leading this 10-minute arms workout joined by class members Tiff Marie and Paulyn Baens. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup and move into working your shoulders, focusing on exercises like cross punches, plank walkouts, and shoulder taps, all to the

Join host and choreographer Kaleila Jordan for a 30-minute twerk and abs dance workout, alongside class members Rehima Jordan and Cryssie Denise. This high-energy routine targets your abs, but with a mix of twerk-inspired exercises, you won’t even feel it. Get ready to pop that booty and learn some dance moves along the way. All

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. No matter if you’re a beginner to yoga or a seasoned instructor, using a yoga block is a helpful

Toloco Massage Gun ($40, originally $90) There’s a lot to love about the Toloco Massage Gun, which boasts more than 33,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, getting high marks for versatility, value, pain relief, and maneuverability. Made for deep-tissue massages, this cordless gun features seven speed levels with 10 different massage heads so you can curate

Representation affects everyone, even celebrities. On Sept. 14, Lili Reinhart shared her frustration with the lack of “average sized” bodies — specifically arms — shown in mainstream media, writing that she wishes she didn’t spend so much mental energy worrying about her body. “My body dysmorphia has been going crazy because I feel like my

It doesn’t get any easier than tossing ingredients into a high-power blender and pressing a button when you need some food in your belly. Perhaps the ease of making smoothies is one reason they’re so popular. Combine the convenience factor with the ability to customize the concoctions with a wide variety of good-for-you foods and

Ever since I first started meal prepping in my early 20s, smoothies have been part of my weekly rotation. Green smoothies are one of my go-to breakfasts, and I love nothing more than a frosty protein shake after a sweaty workout. Naturally, I was thrilled to get to try out SharkNinja’s new Ninja Blast™ Portable

Sore muscles, sounder sleep, boosted strength, better mood — these are just a few of the changes that can happen when you start exercising more often or more vigorously. But those aren’t the only potential physiological effects of increasing the frequency and/or intensity of your workout routine: Doing so can also mess with your menstrual

Cold and flu season is right around the corner, and fall is one of the worst seasons for allergies — meaning this time of year, it’s common to be dealing with a stuffy nose. And in the past, you’ve probably headed to the drugstore for a decongestant to get some relief. But according to the

Fats may have a historically bad rap (you can thank diet culture for that), but we’ve got news for you: fats are an important part of a healthy diet. Everyone needs a balanced diet with plenty of the three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’re curious about how much fat you should be aiming

In Cody Rigsby’s “XOXO, Cody,” the beloved Peloton instructor gets vulnerable about his journey to success, taking readers from his humble beginnings of North Carolina to New York City and to Peloton bike screens around the world. Rigsby injects shocking candor and his infamous sense of humor across the pages, offering up an earnest yet

Smoothies are undeniably great. They make for a portable, lightning-fast meal that takes zero culinary prowess and can still taste incredible. Not to mention, the flavor options are pretty much endless. But if you’re whipping up a smoothie with the intention of it being a filling breakfast or a post-workout snack, you’ll need to make

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Slipping into a fresh new pair of sneakers before a workout is exciting, to say the least. Maybe your

When Coco Gauff called out those who thought they were “putting water on [her] fire” after making history at the US Open this weekend, she spoke to so many of us who have been underestimated and marginalized in society. By now, you’ve likely heard the amazing news that Gauff became the youngest American to win