Stop Excluding Trans Girls in the Name of ‘Protecting Women’s Sports’
The question remains: How, exactly, do bans on trans athletes protect girls from abuse? The answer is, they don’t. The notion that trans girls are a threat or pose danger to cis girls is simply untrue. If anyone’s safety
What It Looks Like When Trans Kids Are Simply Allowed to Play Sports
SELF talked to five young people whose stories are noteworthy not only because they offer a counter narrative to the fearmongering and misinformation, but also because they show that trans kids who play sports are simply kids
All Your Questions About Trans Kids in Sports, Asked and Answered
When I was a kid, sports were the place where I found my friends and my community, as well as my confidence and sense of self. I loved sports because they allowed me to challenge myself, but mostly because playing them was wh
Youth Sports Can Be Life-Changing—Here’s Why Everyone Should Get to Play
On a warm October day in 2019, Rebekah Bruesehoff sprinted across a large field in New Jersey. She was gripping a yellow-and-black field hockey stick, ready to strike the ball in front of her. So far that season, her team was
The 8 Best Treadmills for Home of 2023 | Breaking Muscle
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. A treadmill can be an invaluable piece of home gym equipment. The best treadmill for home gyms provides an opportunity to train cardiov
What Is Pelvic Tilt? Plus, 5 Exercises to Prevent Pain
Just like debates about macros and if lifting weights makes women bulky, talks about pelvic tilt can get a little heated in the fitness world. “There is a connotation of late where people think pelvic tilt is bad,” says
How to Set Goals for Your Cycling Routine — and Crush Them
If you’re ready to get serious about cycling, your first move is to set some goals. “Goal-setting is the most important component of any fitness program, because your goal defines what you do,” says Melanie Melillo, CPT
Martins Licis Deadlifts 365 Kilograms (804 Pounds) for 3 Reps, Ready for a Return to Strongman – Breaking Muscle
The 2019 World’s Strongest Man may be preparing to return to competition. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 23, 2023 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Martin
…Ready for It? The Essential Taylor Swift Workout Playlist
There has never been a better time to be a Swiftie. During the first leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour, which recently came to a close, Taylor Swift reminded us just how much artistic ground she’s covered in her decades-