Growing up as a paddling prodigy in North Carolina, Evy Leibfarth assumed that in order to become a champion athlete, she had to focus on her sport 24/7. Thanks to her intense determination (and major talent), success came quickly: With a mother who was a paddling instructor and a father who was a slalom racer, […]
Tomorrow, July 26, is the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. And while all eyes will be watching the spectacularly decorated boats floating down the Seine River, we’ll also be keeping a lookout for this year’s flag bearers for Team USA—a highly regarded role at the Games. This year’s U.S. female flag […]
Recently, my favorite part of long marathon-training runs has been the half-hour after my run when I sit on the couch and strap on my Hyperice Normatec Go compression sleeves ($383). (Not sure what that says about my running motivation, but it’s true nonetheless.) I first discovered the joy of compression boots at Boston’s Tracksmith […]
When it comes to sports, whether watching or playing, there’s nothing like a good hype song to get you going. From baseball’s walk-up songs to the background music used in gymnastics floor routines, music plays a big part in sports—and not just for pro athletes. Indeed, a review published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and […]
Discover 20 standing ab exercises designed for women of all ages to help achieve a flat stomach. These effective standing ab workouts target your core, offering a convenient and powerful way to tone your abs without getting on the floor. Perfect for all fitness levels! As a Certified Personal Trainer, I’ve recorded hundreds of ab […]