Fitness

Park skateboarding differs from the street event mainly in the shape of its arena. Instead of a mostly flat surface with obstacles, the arena is bowl-shaped with smaller hills and ramps inside. The preliminaries of the park event will also have 20 skaters, sorted into four heats of five skaters each. Each skater has the

When Marz Lovejoy began bicycling in 2010, she did not plan to fall in love with the sport the way she did. Growing up around skateboarders in Los Angeles, Lovejoy didn’t feel connected to skating because of how rarely she saw other Black women and girls on boards. Rather, to get around the city, she’d

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. In Paris this year, the Olympic swimmers have been making some serious noise during the competition. But one question that keeps

May 18, 2022 marked a game-changing day in the fight for equal pay in sports. That’s when the US Soccer Federation reached a historic agreement with the United States Women’s National Team Players Association and the United States National Soccer Team Players Association, one that guarantees equal pay for the women’s and men’s US soccer

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

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

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.

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

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I have a lot of emotions before I compete. Definitely a lot of nerves, excitement, anticipation . . . I feel everything! I want to get things right, I’m excited to show everyone what I’ve been working on, and there’s also the fear of not landing my run. I just try to keep communicating with

There’s a lot we get wrong about intrusive thoughts. Although they’re sometimes mistaken as unusual ideas or embarrassing opinions, intrusive thoughts are more than unconventional — they’re completely unwanted. Rather than normal anxiety about school, finances, or relationships, these thoughts are disturbing, unsettling, and can cause significant distress (the idea that you may lose a

Tennis is incredibly fun to watch even when you’re not totally sure what’s going on — but it’s even more gripping when you’re in the know. During the 2023 US Open, the match between Coco Gauff and Laura Siegemund was undeniably high energy. But understanding the rules around time violations — and how Siegemund was

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:

Whether you’re a complete beginner, fairly new to working out, or already an avid gym goer, the importance of the basic fundamental movement patterns can never be overlooked. We recognize that not everyone may have easy access to a gym, or even a safe outdoor space, like a park, to work out in. It can

With warm and empowering messaging, instructor Mercedes Owens leads this 30-minute glutes session with tons of laughs, all while putting in the work. “Everything doesn’t have to be pretty or perfect. Sometimes you have to trek through the mud, get dirty, and walk away from things stronger,” she tells the class during the lower-body burn.

“Push through the shakes.” It’s a familiar refrain in Pilates, barre class, and other low-impact workouts. However, the feeling — and sight — of your muscles physically shaking or twitching can be concerning. Is it truly something you should ignore? Or is it a sign to take things slow? And is the quivering even worth