In case you were wondering, showing up to play in the Olympics never loses its magic. If anyone should know, it’s USA Basketball and WNBA player Diana Taurasi, who at age 42, is playing in her sixth Olympic Games in Paris. “The Olympics, it’s just a different feeling from any other event, whether it’s WNBA […]
Pilates—the low-impact, core-centric exercise method—is having a moment. Yes, the slow, controlled movements are challenging and can fire up your abs in just minutes (just try the Pilates hundred!) But even if Pilates is your go-to workout, don’t ditch your weightlifting or cardio routine just yet. While a regular Pilates practice can help improve overall […]
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 […]