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Few athletes achieved more at the Paris Games than swimmer Katie Ledecky. She won four medals, including gold in the 1500-meter freestyle in a new Olympic record of 15:30.02. In the process, she became the most decorated fema
This Amazon Sports Bra Is Stretchy, Strappy Perfection
Over the last few months, I’ve been working through the grueling (and at times ugly) process of overhauling my sports bra collection. It was like all my old standbys lost their stretch and support overnight—although in fa
6 Exercises for an Effective Leg Day Warm-Up
If you’ve been skipping your leg day warm-up, it may feel like you’re saving time that you can spend on a few extra reps. But by forgoing a lower body warm-up, you may actually be shortchanging your gains and increasing y
We've Tested Dozens of Treadmills and These Are the Best for Runners
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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
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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