by admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
When the pandemic forced Nia Akins to abruptly end her track career at the University of Pennsylvania in 2020, she found solace in something quite different: The 800-meter specialist started playing the guitar and writing songs.Eventually, running and racing came back...
by admin | Jul 31, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
When Simone Biles posted a congratulatory message to the US women’s gymnastics team following their big win on July 30, her caption might have seemed a little surprising to folks not in the know. The text? “lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions,” followed by a...
by admin | Jul 31, 2024 | aerobic, cardio, Cardio Workouts, Fitness, running, walking
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. But which will help you reach your fitness...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
Watching Olivia Apps bulldoze her way past opponents is a sight to behold. The 25-year-old rugby sevens player’s unrelenting speed and strength have set the tone for a momentous Olympic effort by the Canadian team, which captured the silver medal on Tuesday in the...
by admin | Jul 30, 2024 | Fitness, Fitness Tips, foot pain, injuries, pain relief, plantar fasciitis, running, running injury
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 Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar...
by admin | Jul 29, 2024 | Fitness, Life / Sports
Gymnastics—like diving and figure skating—is an Olympic sport where artistry and aesthetics are intertwined with athleticism. As Simone Biles and her teammates catapult and contort their bodies this month in Paris, they’ll be doing so in leotards embellished with...