Fitness

It wasn’t until I got into competitive swimming that I understood the true importance of a swimmer’s cap. Like many people, I thought it was just a helpful accessory, or a pesky rule community pools asked you to follow. Little did I know, caps can play just as crucial a role in a swimmer’s performance

If Olympic-level gymnastics wasn’t impressive enough already, wait until you learn how narrow the balance beam really is. When you watch athletes competing on the beam at the Paris Olympics, know that the platform they’re jumping and flipping on is only 10 centimeters wide (or roughly four inches). For reference, that’s smaller (!!) than an

Professional rugby is packed with killer athleticism and high energy. But if you’re a new Ilona Maher fan and find yourself a bit discombobulated watching the sport, you’re not alone. The game is fast-paced and consists of mauls, tackles, and scrums, but we’re here to break down everything you need to know about the rules

How can you improve your mental health when the world always seems to be falling apart? From daily responsibilities to global events, learning how to deal with stress and anxiety is necessary for anyone living in 2024. Still, it’s easy for mental health to fall to the wayside. It’s something that needs to be practiced,

One of the things that makes swimming such an exhilarating sport — to watch and compete in — is that anything can happen in a split second. Likewise, there’s so much that can happen between prelims and finals that you may not know who your toughest competition is until that final race. So how do

After a surprisingly early elimination at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the US women’s national soccer team (USWNT) came to the Paris Olympics with their eye on redemption. And so far, that goal looks like it’s within reach, with the women’s soccer team demonstrating what coach Emma Hayes referred to as a “high-level game,” per

Resting your legs up a wall may seem silly at first, but the pose packs a lot of surprising health benefits. There’s something relaxing about this restorative yoga pose — you can close your eyes and just let the wall support the weight of your legs. As a yoga instructor with over 20 years of

Winning a gold medal at the Olympics is the pinnacle of an athlete’s career. But if you’ve ever wondered if that treasured gold medal is actually made of gold, you’re not alone. Plus, if they are made of gold, how much are the medals worth? According to the NBC Olympics Page, there have been 5,084

While abs and glutes workouts may get a bit more attention on social media these days, it’s equally important to show your upper body some love. That’s because building upper-body strength can help improve your posture, support mobility, reduce injury risk, allow you to more easily tackle everyday tasks (think: carrying groceries to lifting something

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Gold medals are so synonymous with Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, it’s almost jarring to see her in a setting without the

If you’re anything like me, you’re obsessed with finding new ways to move your body and improve your overall quality of life. Roughly a year and a half ago, I began going to physical therapy because I was experiencing knee pain. My therapist would have me walk backward on the treadmill — also known as

Olympic medalist Simone Biles is on another level — it’s hard to argue against it. Biles has brought a daring and innovative approach to gymnastics, continuously working to elevate the standard for the sport as a whole. Most recently, in late July, Biles made an official submission to the FIG Women’s Technical Committee for a

Simone Biles truly seems to defy physics at times. One example is back in 2019, when Biles became the first female gymnast to perform a huge triple-double in her floor routine. Another is Biles’s famous Yurchenko double pike, which she first debuted in 2021 and she brought out again this week during a podium training

I’ll take a selfie for a lot of reasons, from a shiny hair day to a chance get a shot with a cute dog. Nice moments, for sure — but not necessarily the most memorable times in my life. But you know what is indisputably selfie-worthy? The moment you win a medal at the Olympics.

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Image Source: Shaun Michael Fans have been waiting on rapper and R&B artist Tink‘s latest album, “Winter’s Diary 5” for eight years — or since “Winter’s Diary 4” came out in 2016. Real fans may have been waiting since 2012, when the very first “Winter’s Diary” mixtape was released. “‘Winter’s Diary 5’ is an album

The Olympics brings the world’s greatest athletic talents to the same stage, creating an unique energy that’s based on equal parts competitive spirit and genuine admiration. And this year, a new sport is entering the international arena: breaking, commonly known as breakdancing, is the newest Olympic sport, after having been added to the Paris 2024

It’s never been a debate on whether or not breakdancers are incredible athletes, but their craft is finally recognized as an Olympic sport. Officially known as breaking, the hip-hop subculture is heading for the upcoming summer 2024 Games in Paris, so it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the common breakdancing moves. First, a little history lesson.

Every athlete has their pre-game rituals. Whether it’s a mantra before hitting the track or a special drink order and music playlist, pros tend to stick to a routine before the start of a competition. You’ll probably see a few of them at the upcoming 2024 Olympics. One ritual that’s sure to make an appearance:

It’s common to think of Serena Williams or Naomi Osaka when it comes to people who have changed the game of tennis in profound ways. What you don’t hear about as much is the people who sit up in a chair and see the game from a different perspective, making the key calls on the