For runner Allyson Felix, the Olympic games are a way of life. She’s literally competed in the Olympics for the majority of her life. Now 38, the track and field champion has racked up 11 Olympic medals over the course of her career since her first Games in 2004 in Athens, Greece, at the age […]
Swimming and running are arguably two of the most common cardio workouts, but they’re vastly different. Although research shows both can improve your heart health, they target your muscles and joints in different ways—and, of course, offer completely different workout experiences. When choosing between swimming or running for a cardio exercise, personal trainer Sarah Pelc […]
Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss are basically a package deal: They’re partners in beach volleyball, roommates in Louisiana, and even wear matching PJ’s to bed. And together, they completed the journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics—though it wasn’t an easy one. It started almost four years ago when they met at LSU and first started […]
When you grow up with your parents owning a gym, gymnastics becomes a part of your life before you can even really remember how or when it started. But one thing’s for sure: From the moment Jade Carey began competing at an elite level, the world quickly noticed. Best known for her powerhouse skills on […]
You’ve heard the list of to-do’s for a long life: exercise, eat healthy, get sleep, and so forth. But when it comes to physical activity, experts who specialize in healthy aging go beyond just fitting in 20 to 40 minutes per day. We spoke with longevity experts to learn what research-backed physical activities they incorporate […]