Walking vs. Running: Which Exercise Is Better for You?
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.
Everything Suni Lee Has Shared About Her Rare Kidney Disease
After Suni Lee won gold in the women’s gymnastics individual all-around final at the Tokyo Olympics, the Paris Games felt like a natural next step—a shoo-in, even—until a sudden bout of painful and distressing symptoms
Here's What Team Canada's Rugby Captain Olivia Apps Has Shared About Her Alopecia
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 ca
Dealing With Heel Pain? What Causes Plantar Fasciitis and How to Treat It
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 — especi
Here’s What Needs to Happen for Simone Biles to Get (Another) Skill Named After Her
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
18 Healthiest Fruits That Pack the Most Nutrition
Let’s make one thing clear right away: There is no number-one healthiest fruit. If you’re looking to stock up on the healthiest fruit to eat, diversify both your palate and your palette. “In general, the greater the var
Everything Katie Ledecky Has Shared About Living With POTS
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 cou
Simone Biles and Suni Lee Are Set to Face Off Against Each Other in History-Making All-Around Event
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
This Table Tennis Player Just Made Her Olympic Debut at 58 Years Old
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, and turned pro at age 12. And
Cardio vs. Strength Training: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?
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 met