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Saweetie is known for releasing back-to-back hit songs and delivering rump-shaking performances. While the “My Type” singer is currently pushing through an appearance-filled year — including her lively SNL performance — Saweetie recently revealed, in an interview with People, that her busy schedule comes with its own set of mental health challenges. For the time

Nervously, I hopped off of the last step of the bus and listened to the group leaders go over some safety procedures and rules. This trek through Pratt’s Falls, a recreational park located in Manlius, NY, would be my first hike in three years. I’ve always loved the idea of hiking, but I’ve avoided it

Virtual therapy has grown more and more popular in recent years, even before the COVID-19 pandemic made going to a physical office feel unsafe. Therapy apps like Talkspace and BetterHelp have made it possible to get counseling from the comfort of your own home, on your schedule, whether you communicate with your therapist through text-based

The Biden administration hopes to send the People’s Republic of China (PRC) a firm message with its decision to not send government officials to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Following recent indications from the president, Jen Psaki confirmed in a Dec. 6 press conference that the United States would forgo its usual diplomatic presence

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. As a result of last year, many of us have grown used to taking digital classes, using a Peloton

If you need a simple bodyweight exercise that gets your heart rate up and also tones your entire body, meet the mountain climber! It’s a classic exercise you’ve probably done before, and we love it because it will strengthen your core as you simultaneously work on your cardio and muscular endurance. This move is a

Are you ready to dance your way through your workout? Join DanceBody founder Katia Pryce for a dance cardio session! In just 25 minutes, Katia will lead you through a fun and effective workout that will have you learning some dance moves along the way. For an added challenge, use a light set of weighted

If you want to burn major calories but you don’t have hours to spend in the gym each week, you may want to try Tabata. In this form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), you go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat for eight more rounds until

A home workout with dumbbells is exactly what you need to try if you’ve decided to lift outside of the gym. No matter what your favorite style of training is, we highly recommend adding in strength training — dumbbell exercises or moves with other weights like kettlebells or a medicine ball — as a supplementary

Editor’s Note: Anyone with a cervix can get a pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women. A pap smear isn’t really a doctor’s appointment to some look forward to, but it’s an important routine part of monitoring cervical health. According to the CDC, those with

What does your weekly workout plan look like? Do you just sort of walk into the gym and hope for the best? One of the best ways to find success at the gym is to come with a solid plan. As a NASM-certified trainer, I have created this weekly workout plan to guide you toward

It seems like the Tokyo Olympics just ended, and now the world is gearing up for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where the world’s top athletes will once again compete in a wide variety of exhilarating — and at times, dangerous — winter sports. One of the most popular events is luge, in which

Content warning: This post contains a mention of sexual assault. Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who disappeared from the public eye for 19 days, virtually met with IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Thomas Bach, Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission Emma Terho, and Chinese IOC member Li Lingwei on Nov. 21. A statement released by

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. If you take pride in what you wear while you exercise, you know that covering up your stylish sports

The treadmill may not be your favorite piece of exercise equipment, but you might be swayed after hearing about its effectiveness. If you know how to use it, the machine can work in your favor on multiple levels, including helping you build cardiovascular endurance, strengthen your entire body, and tone your butt and legs. Michael

As the name would suggest, speed skating is one of the fastest events at the Winter Olympics. And while speed-skating athletes don’t have to contend with the elements in the same way that other Olympians do, they still need special equipment to perform their best, including protective eye gear. Why goggles when you’re not navigating

I don’t know what’s worse: the alarm blaring at 5 a.m., filling me with workout dread, or the anxiety that tends to creep in at the end of the day after I’ve failed to squeeze in some exercise. I love working out, but sometimes it’s so hard to find that sweet spot in the day

Holiday shopping for guys can be tricky, but a good rule of thumb is to choose a gift that aligns with their interests. If your dad loves music, get him a vinyl album by his favorite band. Even if he doesn’t have a record player, he can use it as decor. Or say your boyfriend

On Nov. 26, Kamila Valieva began the 2021 Rostelecom Cup, the last 2021–22 ISU Grand Prix event ahead of next month’s finals, with the highest-scoring short program (87.42) in women’s figure skating history — according to NBC Sports, this technically means since 2018 due to scoring changes. Then, the next day, she tallied the highest

One common misconception when it comes to getting a bigger butt is that you should be doing squats every time you work your lower body. The truth is, squats are a quad-dominant exercise, meaning that the movement mainly targets your quadriceps. Your glutes get some work, but come secondary to your quads in this move.