Nothing in this world could possibly feel better than “coming from the depths of hell” to win a 4×400 relay in the last lap, but University College Cork runner Phil Healy accomplished the incredible feat. During the Irish University Athletics Association race on April 16, Healy started off trailing behind her competitors in fifth place;…
Women’s gymnastics is a sport of young women. Very young women: you must be 16 years old to compete in the Olympics. Remember the scandal at the 2008 Summer Games about underage gymnasts? To state the obvious, the sport is hard on the body, and many medalists are “one and done” when it comes to…
Bravo to whoever conceived the Nike ad A Revolution in Motion. After first watching it last week, I felt inspired and energized, and I immediately wanted to go and work out. Serena Williams is just one of many athletes featured in the spot, but today Nike Women pulled out a clip highlighting only Serena’s part.…
Always on the search for pasta alternatives like zoodles, whole wheat pasta, and spaghetti squash, we might have another one: black bean rotini. On my weekly trip to Trader Joe’s, I came across an endcap full of organic black bean rotini pasta; after seeing there was only one ingredient – black bean flour – I…
Olympic runner Allyson Felix knows a thing or two about being successful: she’s competed in three Olympic Games and has a total of six medals – four of them gold. So when Allyson throws down advice on how we can all become better athletes, we listen. When I caught up with Allyson in New York…
You don’t need to do countless reps of exercise that just work your arms! That’s right, don’t waste time with bicep curls and triceps kickbacks – try this bodyweight workout full of full-body moves that will tone you all over while sculpting lovely arms and defined shoulders. Direction: Perform this circuit two to three times…
Anyone on a weight-loss journey knows one thing for sure: the struggle is real. It’s hard, it’s hilarious, and we’re all in this together. Laughing about it might make it that much easier. Look through this lighthearted, relatable, and downright hysterical motivation to get through the next steps of your very own weight-loss journey. Hopefully…
The benefits of a strong core should not be underestimated; it helps prevent injury and allows you to perform just about any activity better. It can also do wonders for your sense of accomplishment and confidence – strong is the new sexy, after all! If you’ve had your fill of crunches or are simply looking…
We are big fans of chia over here. The powerful little seeds are basically a wonder to behold: something so innocuous and small contains so much protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. They’ve also got serotonin-releasing tryptophan, and they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids. Amazing, right? A common question, however, is: “How do you…
If you follow a gluten-free, Paleo, or Whole30 diet, chances are, you miss pasta. We don’t blame you. Heck, maybe you don’t follow any of these diets, but are just looking to lighten things up a bit. Say hello to your friend, the spaghetti squash. A great stand-in for noodles, spaghetti squash soaks up all…
