Sha’Carri Richardson hasn’t even competed yet, much less claimed a medal, but she’s already looking to be one of the breakout stars of the Paris Games. “I’m not back, I’m better,” she told the world after winning the 100-meter title […]
Are you looking for a no-fuss workout in the great outdoors? Maybe one that lets you see the local sights while getting your heart rate up? Unless you acquire some serious gear, your two main choices are walking and running. […]
What’s that pain in your heel? If you’re hobbling around like your grandfather in the morning because your feet hurt, you may have plantar fasciitis, a condition that plagues about one million people every year — especially runners. What Is […]
Some elite athletes make history by winning medals or breaking records. Gymnasts can etch their names in the books by doing that, sure, but they also have another option: Create a new skill, land it successfully, and it just might […]
At the 2015 world championships in Kazan, Russia, Katie Ledecky started feeling a little weird after dinner one night—hot and lightheaded. When she returned to training, she’d have a day or two of feeling okay, then a couple with zero […]
The women’s gymnastics qualifications on Sunday morning set the stage for some history-in-the-making for later in the week: After crushing their events on July 28, Simone Biles and Suni Lee are both slated to compete in the all-around finals on […]
Zhiying Zeng was born in 1966 to a mom who coached table tennis. She picked up a paddle as soon as she could hold it, joined a junior elite team at a military sports school in Beijing at age 11, […]
If you want to lose weight, you’re probably wondering which type of exercise will help you make the most progress: cardio or strength training? There are a few factors to consider when deciding which of the two training methods you […]
Looking for a quick and effective way to ease muscle soreness from a tough workout? Percussive therapy guns (or massage guns) mimic the striking maneuvers that massage therapists use to break up knots within muscle tissue. They’re easy to use […]
As one of the youngest up-and-coming stars on the US women’s Olympic soccer team, Sophia Smith might look like she’s got it all figured out on the pitch. But, as she tells SELF, her bedtime routine in preparation for it […]
