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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.

Join Charlee Atkins for this 30-minute workout that will burn out your muscles and empower you throughout your day! You’ll start with a lengthening warmup that will prepare your body for the challenge ahead. Burn out those muscles with moves like squat curl presses, dumbbell jumps, and side plank extensions that will put your entire

Have you heard of the 75Hard Challenge? It’s a mental and physical 75-day challenge designed by Andy Frisella from the Real AF podcast to help you “take complete control of your life.” The main rules are that for 75 days straight, you follow a diet of your choosing, do two daily workouts, take a daily

If you’re big into astrology, your zodiac sign could help determine what you have for breakfast. Here are delicious smoothie recipes based on your zodiac sign’s personality. You’re not into reading your horoscope every day? That’s OK. Just think of this as a little smoothie inspiration in case you’re getting bored with your usual go-to

We’re of the opinion that everyone needs a weighted blanket in their life, and thanks to Amazon’s Black Friday sale, that can become a reality. The retailer is offering a serious discount on the ZonLi 100% Cotton Adult Weighted Blanket ($60, originally $76), and now’s the time to shop! The blanket weighs 20 pounds, which

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. Holiday shopping in person, especially on Black Friday, can be a total nightmare. Clothes shopping is already stressful enough,

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. Every year we tend to struggle with finding the perfect gift for that one friend who loves all things

For some people, getting into the festive winter spirit can be comforting and exciting. But for many people who struggle with seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), winter’s colder temperatures and shorter, darker days can feel dreadful. The lack of sunlight this time of year can also cause low levels of vitamin D, which

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 love all things fitness, get ready to shop Black Friday. There are discounts on everything, and we

Having a period come early is just as nerve-racking as it is showing up two or three days late. While you may initially feel overwhelmed trying to figure out why this might happen (Did I miss a birth-control pill?), it may be as simple as assessing the amount of stress you’ve been under. Amy Roskin,

There’s no one-size-fits-all method to losing weight or lowering your body fat percentage. The amount of body fat and weight you can lose in a given month will vary based on your current weight, diet, and activity level, to name a few variables that impact weight loss. As you can probably guess, the amount of

Picture this: You’ve just indulged in a long, relaxing shower, only when it comes time to towel off afterward, you find that your skin didn’t enjoy the experience as much as you did. Splotchy, red, irritated patches of skin crop up on various parts of your body, and you wonder how you could be having

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. We always love a good fitness sale, because there’s nothing better than finding our favorite items at a discount.

If you’re getting leaner by working out and eating nutritious foods, you might be wondering when you’ll start to see your abs pop. But how many crunches you do won’t determine whether you have a six-pack or not — it’s all about your overall body fat percentage. Sure you can strengthen your ab muscles, but

Content warning: This post contains an account of sexual assault. Weeks after Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai accused retired Chinese official Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault, fellow tennis stars and voices around the sport, including Naomi Osaka, are speaking out in support and concern for her welfare. Peng has reportedly not been seen in public

The Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars will face off in the NWSL championship game on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 12 p.m. ET, capping off a tumultuous and transformative year for the nation’s only professional women’s soccer league. While the athletes have always had to fight for fair wages and better working conditions, an explosive

After a tumultuous season that saw the NWSL reckon with abuse allegations and its own culture of silence, the league has crowned its new champion: the Washington Spirit, which beat the Chicago Red Stars to win the franchise’s first ever championship. The game started with a choppy, back-and-forth first half, and both teams looked ready

Photo: Board members of the Black Women’s Player Collective. Image Source: Courtesy of Adidas Imani Dorsey and Ifeoma Onumonu, from the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Gotham FC, both believe in the power of visibility — seeing is believing. Onumonu specifically recalls a time in college when a young girl identified her as her favorite

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. Finding great leggings comes down to personal preference; some are buttery soft and great for lounging, while others are

Nicole Byer (host of Netflix’s Nailed it! and Wipeout on TBS) sits down with Taraji P. Henson and cohost Tracie Jade in an upcoming episode of Facebook Watch’s Peace of Mind With Taraji to talk about her journey from being labeled a “busybody” as a child to her diagnosis with adult ADHD. In the exclusive

Watch even a few minutes of downhill skiing, and it will probably come as no surprise that downhill is the fastest of the Olympic alpine skiing events. In this discipline, athletes try to clock the fastest time possible by racing down a steep slope in a tucked position, dodging gates, risers, and the mountain’s rigid

You can do ab workouts before, after, or even during your runs, but if your goal is a strong core, doing abs before cardio is actually the way to go — with some caveats. “Like just about everything else in exercise, the ‘best’ time to do abdominal exercises is whenever you can,” said Tom Holland,

Losing 10 pounds is a solid feat: whether you have 15 or 50 pounds to lose, getting started on your weight-loss journey and shedding that first 10 can be the hardest. And while many people would like to lose those 10 pounds as quickly as possible, crash diets and deprivation aren’t effective or healthy long-term

Period cramps are one of the awful side effects of menstruating, but cramping without getting a period is somehow more frustrating. Cramps can come from a variety of causes and can be bad enough to knock you out for days on end because of the pain. If this pain is something you deal with frequently,

Figure skating will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about events at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. It’s always incredibly impressive to see what these athletes can do, balanced on thin blades and skimming along ice. However, there’s one question that has always plagued us: How do figure skaters not get dizzy? With all

Curling is always one of the most buzzed-about sports at the Winter Olympics. After all, any game that involves players yipping and yelling, “Sweep! Sweeeep!” is sure to capture viewers’ attention. But if you find this Olympic ice sport equally fascinating and confusing, you’re not alone — curling isn’t something most folks learned to play