Let Us Move With You – Your Total-Body Workout in 50 Minutes!

ta If you’re looking for a total-body workout that doesn’t require a trip to the gym, look no further. We’ve put together a workout (warmup and cooldown included) that works your entire body in under an hour. Although you only need a kitchen chair and a set of dumbbells, rest assured you will feel the…

Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Has Abs of Steel and They Demand to Be Acknowledged

Twenty-two-year-old Aly Raisman is a gymnastics icon. Adored by millions of aspiring young gymnasts and fans the world over, the gold medalist has an Instagram following that’d rival a pop star’s. Aly also has her own line of socks and leotards, has been featured on many a magazine spread, and is the star of a…

Gabby Douglas Is More Ready Than Ever For Her Second Olympic Games

At just 20 years old, Gabby Douglas has cemented herself as an Olympic icon – and with only two decades of life under her belt, she’s now at the second Olympic Games of her career. Related Stories: A Look at the Incredibly Intense Training Schedule of Gymnast Gabby Douglas Gabby started gymnastics when she was…

Get to Know "Sassy" Laurie Hernandez, Team USA's Youngest Gymnastics Star

Can you imagine going to the Olympics . . . at just 16 years old? For Laurie Hernandez, this daydream is now a reality. Self-described as “sassy” in multiple interviews (including with the Associated Press), the petite Puerto Rican powerhouse gymnast is bringing the heat to Rio this weekend and pegged to win big in…

I Made a Huge Mistake Before My Half-Marathon (Don't Worry, I Survived)

Last weekend I ran my fifth half-marathon; it was the San Francisco Marathon, and by this time around, I had finally considered myself somewhat of a seasoned veteran when it came to these things. After all, I had done four other races in the past year and a half – I had a system. Related…

Get to Know Simone Biles, the Golden Child of Team USA's Women's Gymnastics

Heading into this Olympic weekend, we’re taking a closer look at Team USA and the superstars leading our country to gold. First on our list? Small but mighty Simone Biles, who has been stunning us with ridiculously insane floor routines, aerial maneuvers, and being upside down midair more often than she’s on the ground. Related…

Make These 3 Changes to Your Strength-Training Routine and Start Losing Belly Fat

While doing calorie-burning cardio is essential for losing weight, if you want to lose weight faster and reveal that six-pack under your pudgy pooch, you must incorporate strength training. Using weights instead of straight-up bodyweight moves will get you results in less time, especially if you follow these three tips. Go Heavier To burn more…