B-Stance Exercises Are the Secret Sauce Your Workout Routine Is Missing
If you think about how you move in everyday life, lots of it is on one leg—whether you realize it or not. Jogging to make your bus, stepping into your car, or putting on your pants all require single-leg strength and stabil
Last Year, Ali Truwit Lost Her Lower Leg in a Shark Attack. Now, She’s a Paralympic Medalist
For Ali Truwit, the past 16 months have been a story of trauma, resilience, and—as of last night—triumph. In May 2023, just days after she’d graduated from Yale, the former competitive Division I swimmer was attacked by
22 Pairs of Walking Shoes That Stand Up to Full Days of Wear
Whether you’re running errands, taking long strolls, or standing all day. If you’re a daily walker, frequent errands-runner, or somebody who prioritizes comfort around the clock, your feet deserve the best walking shoes y
Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID
For British triathlete Lauren Steadman, clinching a spot on the podium at the 2024 Paralympic Games was especially meaningful: The bronze medalist lives with long COVID, which made her path to Paris particularly challenging.
What Does Competing With COVID Do to an Athlete’s Body?
In rare cases, the virus can directly infect and inflame your ticker. That’s the “myocarditis” you probably heard folks talk about at the beginning of the pandemic. (But this is super rare, especially in athletes; even
Yes, You Can Get a Real Workout Using This Bicycle Desk
Like everything else about the Deskcise Pro V9, its design is pleasantly simple and minimalist. I have the white version, which blends in seamlessly with the rest of my home. I’m also a big fan of the wheels (which also hav
8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth
When Femita Ayanbeku lined up for the 100 meters at the 2024 US Paralympic Team Trials for Track & Field in July, she had a number in mind: 13.01 seconds. That mark, she knew, would assure her a spot on the Paralympic te
‘Appalling’: The Paralympic Women’s Cycling Course Is Just Half the Length of the Men’s
Though there’s been a bunch of recent, exciting progress made in narrowing the gender equity gap in sports, there’s still much more work to be done. And the Paralympic women’s cycling course at the 2024 Paris Games is o
The Best Sports Bras for High-Impact Workouts, According to Runners
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Everything You Need to Know About the Paralympic Classifications
You’re all geared up to watch the 2024 Paralympic Games. But as you flick on an event, you can’t help but wonder: Why are there 16 different men’s 100-meter races on the track and seven different groups of women swimmin