Fitness

The 2021 Paralympic Games are kicking off in Tokyo, and these eight Black women athletes are pushing for the podium on Team USA. With a strong presence in track and field and on the volleyball court, some of these Paralympians have already broken world records and won historic medals; others are on the Paralympic stage

Melissa Stockwell and Chuck Aoki are Team USA’s flag bearers for the Paralympic Games opening ceremony on Aug. 24. When Stockwell made it to the 2008 Paralympics for swimming, she became the first Iraq War veteran to qualify. This will be her third Paralympics and her second competing in paratriathlon; she claimed PT2 paratriathlon bronze

At this point, you might be familiar with our series of live Instagram and YouTube workouts — we’ve been streaming a couple a week for over a year now! But this week, we’re mixing it up a bit. In addition to strength training and HIIT workouts to get you moving and sweating, this week we’ll

Helen Maroulis’s road to the 2020 Olympics was a painful and uncertain one. Maroulis, who became the first American woman to win a gold medal in wrestling at Rio in 2016, has spent the last few years recovering from multiple concussions and learning to manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which came as a result of

Cute workout clothes keep me motivated — it’s as simple as that. When I put on a great piece, I get excited to go for a run; it makes me feel good! That’s why I couldn’t click “add to cart” fast enough when I discovered these Old Navy High-Waisted PowerSoft Side-Pocket Biker Shorts ($27). The

As a certified yoga instructor let me tell you now that getting the initial 200-hour certification and additional certificates for specialties (like yin, sculpt, and nidra) is not a cheap process. Gaining a yoga teaching certificate requires paying tuition that (more often than not) costs thousands. As more wellness communities recognize the lack of BIPOC

Allyson Felix’s new limited collection with Athleta is designed for off days — cozy, soft comfort perfect for chilling out. “Because even I slow down once in awhile,” Felix wrote on Instagram. And as the most decorated track and field Olympian in United States history, we think Felix knows what she’s talking about. Felix’s new

@_charihawkins HOW TO FIX YOUR RUNNING MECHANICS 💪❤️ #fyp #running #howto #gettinginshape ♬ summer vibe – crazy bucket I’m not much of a runner — in fact, even though I have run two half marathons in my life, I’ve been open about how much I hate it. However, when I saw professional heptathlete Chari Hawkins

She’s back and ready to run. @itskerrii joined @TODAYshow this morning to say that “she’s here to stay” and is ready for this weekend’s @nikepreclassic on NBC and @peacocktv.pic.twitter.com/kBQh6yUDQU — #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) August 20, 2021 Sha’Carri Richardson is busy preparing for her first track meet since testing positive for marijuana and accepting the month-long suspension

You are probably used to using weight plates to load up barbells or on the leg press machine at the gym, but this piece of strength training equipment is much more versatile than you might think. Take this weight plate workout from NASM-certified personal trainer and Sweat trainer Kelsey Wells. Wells put together a 15-minute

Jasmine Sanders and Tone it Up Cofounder Katrina DawnTone It Up is known for their fun and challenging at-home workouts that inspire women all over the world to feel fit, strong, and confident. The newest program on their app, The Best by Jasmine Sanders , is a 4-week total-body challenge that combines fitness with self-care

I’m currently in the mountains, and my daily walks through my paved neighborhood have been replaced with hikes on real trails. For a city girl like me, this is groundbreaking. I should preface this by saying that my hikes are a few miles, not intense backpacking through the wilderness, but they’re a lot more than

We’ve seen no shortage of stylish workout clothes dropping at Old Navy this summer — like so many stunning marble pieces — and August is no exception. In fact, there were so many pretty new tops and bottoms that we added a bunch to our cart before we even knew what was happening. Whoops. Whether

Join Sweat trainer Monica Jones for a quick boxing burnout! Focusing on a range of compound movements that will challenge your shoulders, core, legs, cardio, and coordination, this workout is the complete package. This workout is made to help you work on increasing your strength and stamina while developing stability in your core and power

I never feel more like Goldilocks than when I’m shopping for workout leggings, especially considering my 5’3″ frame. Whether one pair is too big or another is too tight, it’s hard to find the ideal balance of comfort and compression that doesn’t require a trip to the tailor. And even for stores that do offer

According to a statement by US health officials on Aug. 18, including CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, and FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock, MD, beginning Sept. 20, those in the United States who have already received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine will be able to receive a COVID-19 booster shot. For those who received

We’re stocking up on all the comfortable face masks we can find. Since the CDC is recommending mask wearing indoors or in crowded spaces, we’re holding on to all the protective masks in our homes, and looking for other great reusable options. At the moment, we’re interested in washable face masks that have a filter

Goalball is one of the many sports you’ll be seeing in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games. Goalball, the first team sport for vision-impaired athletes, was officially adopted onto the Paralympic roster in 1976 on the men’s side, then 1984 for women. A total of 10 women’s and 10 men’s teams maximum are allowed to contend

If you’re already a fan of Allbirds sneakers, then you already know why the brand is a customer favorite. Its comfy shoes are so much more than just that, they’re also made with sustainable materials that help cut down on harmful waste to the planet. Oh, and everything they make is really cute, too. So,

After 16 years as a fearsome force of attack for the the US Women’s National Soccer Team, Carli Lloyd announced today that she’s officially hanging up her cleats for the USWNT and her club team, Gotham FC. Lloyd will play her final four international friendlies this fall with the USWNT and finish out the season

Everyone on social media seems to have the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit on their must-see list, but did you know that it hosts yoga classes too? I was invited to take a press-only yoga class to try out the 35-minute wall-to-wall cinematic experience. While I took the yoga class in New York City, the Immersive

The gym isn’t the only place you can get a workout in. These days, more and more fitness buffs are trading boutique studios for the great outdoors and complicated training routines for functional fitness. Functional fitness focuses on building your strength and endurance for real-life activities, like carrying heavy groceries or running to catch the

@drmalekpt Exercises I love giving and my athletes hate getting! Lol More on IG #noroots #sportsinjury #athletesoftiktok #doctorsodtiktok #kneepain #foryou ♬ No Roots – Alice Merton For all you athletes out there, this TikTok video is for you! Sports specialist, CSCS-certified personal trainer, and physical therapist Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, SCS, shared this TikTok

The perfect pair of sweatpants are like a cloud for your legs; they’re comfortable, warm, and easy to move in. But not all sweatpants serve the same purpose. The truth is that the kind of sweatpants that are great for lounging and errand running aren’t typically built for athletic performance. That’s why it’s worth investing