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Tamara Pridgett

Former Associate Editor, POPSUGAR Fitness

Likes: box jumps, chai lattes, and sprinting. I'm a NASM-certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition level 1 coach. Fun fact: I'm also a Division 1 All-American sprinter #BearDown

www.tamarapridgett.com

Latest Posts by Tamara

How Racism Impacts Mental Health

Racism Can Have Lifelong Implications on the Mental Health of BIPOC, According to Experts

by Tamara Pridgett 1/21/21

Olympian Ysaora Thibus on Racial Justice and 2020 Olympics

Foil Fencer Ysaora Thibus Is Addressing Racial Justice Head On as She Prepares For the Olympics

by Tamara Pridgett 1/14/21

Editors' Favorite Running Gear

The Tried-and-True Running Products Our Editors Love For Every Type of Runner

by Tamara Pridgett 1/13/21

Poppi Soda Review

I'm Loving Poppi, the Gut-Friendly, Prebiotic-Rich, Low-Sugar Soda Taking Over Social Media

by Tamara Pridgett 1/12/21

Best Warmup Exercises

Before You Start Your Workout, Prep Your Muscles With This 7-Minute, Full-Body Warmup

by Tamara Pridgett 1/11/21

Allyson Felix's Favorite Workout Gear and Equipment

The Must-Have Products That Get Allyson Felix Through Training and Everyday Life

by Tamara Pridgett 12/31/20

Fat-Burning HIIT Workout

Burn Fat and Build Lean Muscle With This 30-Minute Abs and Lower-Body Strength Workout

by Tamara Pridgett 12/29/20

Best Cooldown Exercises

Release Your Tight Hips, Shoulders, and Hamstrings With This Full-Body Stretch Routine

by Tamara Pridgett 12/29/20

Do Wall Sits Make Knee Pain Go Away?

I Did Wall Sits For a Month to Get Rid of Knee Pain — Here's What Happened

by Tamara Pridgett 12/28/20

Low-Impact Muscle-Building Workout

Strengthen and Define Your Muscles With This 6-Move Muscle-Building Workout From Kelsey Wells

by Tamara Pridgett 12/28/20

Why You Should Stop Policing Lizzo's Body and Health Choices

I'm Tired of People Policing Lizzo's Body and Health Choices and Those of Black Women

by Tamara Pridgett 12/17/20

Allyson Felix's Tokyo Olympics Strength-Training Exercises

These Are the Arm and Leg Exercises Olympian Allyson Felix Does For Strength and Power

by Tamara Pridgett 12/17/20

At-Home Barre Workout

Work Your Arms, Abs, Glutes, and Legs With This 15-Minute At-Home Barre Workout

by Tamara Pridgett 12/16/20

10-Minute Barre Workout

Sculpt and Strengthen Your Lower Body With This 10-Minute Bodyweight Barre Workout

by Tamara Pridgett 12/16/20

Allyson Felix's Quotes on Body Image After Giving Birth

"I Have Never Been More Grateful For My Body," Allyson Felix Says After Overcoming Body Image Struggles

by Tamara Pridgett 12/15/20

Halle Berry's Favorite Workout Equipment From Re-Spin

Halle Berry's Re-Spin Is Well Equipped to Support You During Any Workout — Here Are Our Top 10 Pieces

by Tamara Pridgett 11/26/21

Abs and Cardio Kettlebell Workout

If You Don’t Like Running, Try This Ab and Leg Cardio and Strength Kettlebell Workout

by Tamara Pridgett 12/14/20

Muscle-Building Bodyweight Workout

You Can Build Muscle Without Weights, and This Bodyweight Workout Is All the Proof You Need

by Tamara Pridgett 12/09/20

Diarrablu Fashion Collections Inspired by Math and Africa

Fashion Designers

Designer and Teacher Diarra Bousso Fuses Math and Art to Create Her Fashion Collections

by Tamara Pridgett 12/07/20

Does Vitamin D Help You Sleep?

If You're Tired of Waking Up Feeling Less Than Spectacular, Vitamin D Can Help

by Tamara Pridgett 12/04/20

Dr. Fauci's Response to Joe Biden's 100-Day Mask Mandate

Dr. Fauci Says Joe Biden's 100-Day Mask Mandate to Reduce COVID-19 Cases Is "a Good Idea"

by Tamara Pridgett 12/04/20

Best POPSUGAR Fitness At-Home Workouts

Get Stronger and Feel Invincible With These Top-Rated POPSUGAR Fitness At-Home Workouts

by Tamara Pridgett 12/03/20

Leg and Cardio Workout to "TKN" by Rosalía and Travis Scott

Try This 2-Minute Cardio and Leg Workout to "TKN" by Rosalía and Travis Scott

by Tamara Pridgett 12/02/20

Does HIIT Build Muscle?

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Building Muscle With HIIT Workouts

by Tamara Pridgett 12/01/20