Even after being diagnosed with both cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis – and being told he wouldn’t live past 10 years old – it was Wade McCrae Washington’s dream to be a bodybuilder. He has to work extra hard to focus on getting his muscles to do what he wants them to, and by working…
When most people share before-and-after photos from their weight-loss journey, you’d expect an image on the right to be smaller and fitter. Which is why when Mum on the Run posted these on her Facebook page, she received some surprised reactions. But her intent was to share a deeper story, one we as women can…
Nike consistently releases inspiring ads featuring our favorite athletes, but this time the company has added another favorite to the mix: Chance the Rapper. In this new video, Nike teamed up with Chance the Rapper and both Team USA basketball teams to create the ultimate fan appreciation for Rio. Chance’s song is original and exclusive…
When Kristin Armstrong came out of retirement to compete in cycling again, she was repeatedly asked why, given that she is in her 40s. Kristin proved the doubters wrong by winning her third consecutive gold medal in the women’s individual Olympic time trials. This makes Kristin the first female athlete to ever win three gold…
It may have taken you months or years to put on those extra pounds, so you can’t expect the weight to just fall off after one salad and a run. Slimming down takes time and all the healthy choices you make every single day bring you one step closer to a fitter, stronger you. Here…
To say we are excited about watching Team USA compete in gymnastics at the Rio Olympics would be the understatement of the century. From Laurie Hernandez’s stellar beam routine to the glory that is Simone Biles, we’re eagerly awaiting the competitions to begin. Of course, we also can’t wait to watch Aly Raisman and Gabby…
Strength knows no gender, and this CrossFit video is proof. In this touching video, a male narrator explains how he grew up with a sister who not only inspired him but also demonstrated that women are just as tough – if not tougher – than men. One powerful line that stands out: “In thousands of…
Amelia Gapin was interviewed for the upcoming cover story of Women’s Running magazine and she is the first transgender woman to do so. But Amelia is so much more than that. The 33-year-old has many titles; in her own words, Amelia is “an engineer, a wife, a nerd, a feminist, and a thousand other things…
You know how Justin Bieber says, “if you like the way you look so much, then you should go and love yourself”? That’s true as hell, girl! You SHOULD love yourself, regardless of where you are in your fitness journey. Let these motivating (and sometimes really funny) quotes from Instagram remind you that yes, you’re…
The two things a marathon runner needs? Spirit and dedication. And John Young has a lot of both. Standing at 4 feet, 4 inches tall, John has dwarfism, but he hasn’t let that slow his drive to compete in races alongside people bigger than him. His passion for running has led him to complete six…
