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Exercise
fromPsychology Today
14 minutes ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
#ufc
MMA
fromSherdog
1 hour ago

Alice Pereira reveals therapy helped secure first UFC win

Alice Pereira achieved her first UFC win after overcoming self-doubt through therapy, realizing her skills and self-belief were sufficient for success.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 days ago

Ex-UFC champ shatters nose in training, elects against corrective surgery

Merab Dvalishvili's nose has been severely injured again during sparring, requiring medical attention and potential surgery.
MMA
fromCageside Press
5 days ago

Max Holzer Meets Khalid Taha at Oktagon 88

Khalid Taha will fight Max Holzer at Oktagon 88 on May 16, 2026, after Holzer's previous withdrawal due to medical issues.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Joe Pyfer vows to change meaning behind famous Dana White catchphrase

Joe Pyfer defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle, marking a significant personal and professional transformation in his life and career.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 hour ago

Alice Pereira reveals therapy helped secure first UFC win

Alice Pereira achieved her first UFC win after overcoming self-doubt through therapy, realizing her skills and self-belief were sufficient for success.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 days ago

Ex-UFC champ shatters nose in training, elects against corrective surgery

Merab Dvalishvili's nose has been severely injured again during sparring, requiring medical attention and potential surgery.
MMA
fromCageside Press
5 days ago

Max Holzer Meets Khalid Taha at Oktagon 88

Khalid Taha will fight Max Holzer at Oktagon 88 on May 16, 2026, after Holzer's previous withdrawal due to medical issues.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Joe Pyfer vows to change meaning behind famous Dana White catchphrase

Joe Pyfer defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle, marking a significant personal and professional transformation in his life and career.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Get ready for oohs and aahs at Arcadia Invitational with arrival of Olympian Quincy Wilson

Quincy Wilson competes at the Arcadia Invitational, while Servite's relay teams aim for success against top competition.
#olympics
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
#golf
fromIndependent
11 hours ago
Atlanta Braves

Paul Kimmage: How the Masters showed me golf as the ultimate bloodsport - compelling and brutal and cruel

fromIndependent
11 hours ago
Atlanta Braves

Paul Kimmage: How the Masters showed me golf as ultimate bloodsport - compelling and brutal and cruel

fromIndependent
11 hours ago
Atlanta Braves

Paul Kimmage: How the Masters showed me golf as the ultimate bloodsport - compelling and brutal and cruel

fromIndependent
11 hours ago
Atlanta Braves

Paul Kimmage: How the Masters showed me golf as ultimate bloodsport - compelling and brutal and cruel

fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

Tiger Woods' highway to hell: Between myth and man

Tiger Woods' story can be told as much through his feats on the golf course as through his series of mishaps behind the wheel. The latest episode, a car accident last Friday that resulted in his arrest and imprisonment, once again places Woods in the eye of the storm and the debate surrounding his behavior and his life.
Miami Marlins
Women
fromNewsday
18 hours ago

South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title

South Carolina ended UConn's undefeated season in the NCAA Tournament semifinals, while UCLA defeated Texas to advance to the national championship game.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'He's the most competitive person I know' - Shane Lowry's S&C coach on hard work, weight change and what makes Offaly man tick

Robbie Cannon was in a fourball with Shane Lowry at The Grove XXIII, a small corner of paradise tucked away on the outskirts of Hobe Sound in Florida.
Chicago Cubs
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 days ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Some people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals

The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'

Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen, once skeptical of each other, became in-laws competing on Race Across the World to honor the memory of Julia, Mark's late wife.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep talk: Jessie Christensen is the MacGyver of St. John Bosco football

Every football program benefits from having a versatile operations director like Jessie Christensen, who manages all aspects of the program.
US news
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Amputee cornhole pro Dayton Webber denied bond in murder case

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, faces murder charges and will remain held without bond as his case progresses in Maryland.
fromwww.gsmarena.com
3 days ago

Google teases its Whoop competitor

Google's new health tracker, teased by Steph Curry, features a Whoop-inspired design and will include a subscription service with an AI-based personal health coach.
Mobile UX
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
4 days ago

Ski Patroller Displays Incredible Professionalism During Pond Skim Event

Ski resorts prepare for pond skim events, showcasing both rescue professionalism and entertaining performances during the spring skiing season.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Podcast
fromIndependent
4 days ago

James Kavanagh: 'I regret not having a strict exercise regime. I'm a messy millennial and grew up partying and not really caring. I want to become buff'

James Kavanagh shares experiences of renovating his Kilkenny home, facing bullying, and being arrested in Paris.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Stephen Curry cleared for scrimmage in latest step for return

Stephen Curry received medical clearance to participate in a five-on-five scrimmage, marking progress in his recovery from a right knee injury.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.
fromBikerumor
6 days ago

Roll Ensures You Don't Miss the Next Race, Event, or Group Ride

Roll allows users to filter by location to see all cycling happenings in their area. You can filter by bike type, place, and dates.
Bicycling
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Gladiator Jodie Ounsley looks back: There weren't many girls like me at school. I always liked bashing into people'

Jodie Ounsley is a pioneering athlete, the first deaf female rugby player for England, and a competitor on the BBC's Gladiators revival.
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

UFC Vegas 115's Hailey Cowan Talks Growth During Time Away

I actually tore my meniscus again in my [last] fight with in the first round - this is my fourth meniscus surgery. I just went to pass guard and I felt the click and then my leg got stuck.
MMA
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
Miami Marlins
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Phil Mickelson to miss Masters over personal health matter

Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters due to a family health matter, marking the first time since 1994 that both he and Tiger Woods are absent.
Skiing
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Luke McCann is recovering from a challenging period, striving to improve his race times in the 800m and 1500m events.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship

Molly Born, who won the women's race, described the situation as 'everyone's worst nightmare' after elite runners were misled off course due to an emergency.
US news
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league

The NFL is launching a professional flag football league for men and women, supported by all 32 teams and notable investors.
Running
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

UCLA gymnasts say remaining calm, confident key to their push for a national title

UCLA women's gymnastics team aims for NCAA championship with calm, confidence, and commitment after winning the Big Ten tournament.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
#boxing
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
Exercise
fromBig Think
5 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Opioid addiction almost destroyed me then I became a top marathon runner

The Percocet dulled his foot pain and also his anxiety. Rideout was used to alcohol and cocaine, but this was different. He felt happy, confident and optimistic. He returned to the podiatrist for more pills. Then more. Soon he was altering the prescriptions manually, changing a seven into a two and adding a zero, before targeting smaller pharmacies that wouldn't run verification checks.
Medicine
Running
fromThe Manual
1 day ago

I used a Hypershell "exoskeleton" to make my home workouts harder

The Hypershell is a carbon fiber exoskeleton that enhances walking and running capabilities, making workouts more challenging and effective.
fromWomen's Health
5 days ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
6 days ago

Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases

Just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases like heart disease and dementia.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 days ago

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

Des Linden transitions from professional marathoning to the 2026 Marathon des Sables, a 155-mile self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert.
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Michael Morales admits he hates Ian Garry: 'We don't have a very good vibe'

"I do hate him," Morales told Alvaro Colemenoro. "We don't have a very good vibe. But at the end of the day, he's still a fighter. I'm not gonna get overconfident if I had to prepare myself to fight him... That fight is gonna be intense if it happens... I think that if I were to fight him, it would be the first time that I would fight in a very aggressive way."
MMA
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

At certain points, I had to stop entirely': what I learned after a week of Hyrox classes

Hyrox is a fitness competition combining running and functional exercises, designed to enhance everyday physical activities.
Running
fromRunner's World
4 days ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

The Personal Trainers Trusted by Olympians and Hollywood Stars

Experienced personal trainers help clients achieve fitness goals through individualized training programs that address both physical and mental aspects of performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, officially won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds yesterday, the fastest time recorded in Britain for 11 years, watched by an estimated 100,000 people.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Sondheimer: A family turns to high school sports to reduce stress from tragedy

Because everything there reminds me of Johnny," she said. My reaction was silence and determination to make sure common sense prevailed to make sure her senior son, Jake, a top pitcher who transferred from Palm Desert to Rancho Christian, had this continuing stress resolved after an already awful ordeal engulfed him and his parents for months.
SF parents
Running
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Adam Gemili retires: I missed an Olympic medal in the time it takes to blink'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while highlighting the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
fromiRunFar
6 days ago

This Week In Running: March 30, 2026

Lucien Epiney from Switzerland won the Ultra Trail Men's race in Spain with a time of 6:57, followed by Alexis Martín and Manuel Mesa from Spain finishing in 7:10 and 7:51 respectively.
Running
#aging
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I adopted a new fitness strategy in my 40s that's helped me run half-marathons, hold handstands, and do pull-ups as I age

Setting physical goals in each decade enhances perspective on aging and provides resilience in facing life's challenges.
Running
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sprinter Adam Gemili retires, joins Chelsea's staff as speed coach

Adam Gemili has retired from athletics to become a speed coach at Chelsea's academy after a successful career.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Olympic skill can boost your job performance

Elite performers manage attention and energy to minimize "thoughtload"—the cognitive, emotional, and energy taxes that undermine performance—thereby improving execution under pressure.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Runners sympathize with L.A. Marathon runner-up led off course, but say fans are vital

Nathan Martin won the 41st L.A. Marathon by 0.18 seconds over Michael Kimani Kamau, who was briefly diverted off course by a spectator near the finish line.
#youth-sports
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
Skiing
fromDefector
1 month ago

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

Ski mountaineering (skimo) combines uphill skinning, boot-packing, and technical descents to produce extreme cardiovascular and technical demands, debuting as the Olympics' most punishing sport.
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
2 months ago

Three teams you need to keep an eye on in the lead up to the Olympics

NHL teams are jockeying for playoff positioning in the three weeks before the Olympic break, with intra-divisional games likely to dramatically shift standings.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What does it take to eat like an Olympian?

Winter Olympic athletes must prioritize consuming sufficient calories to meet sport- and individual-specific energy demands; strict diets matter less than adequate fuel.
Education
fromScience of Running
7 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
Running
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in Enhanced Games

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong plans to compete in the Enhanced Games while maintaining eligibility for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, testing boundaries between traditional and performance-enhancing drug-friendly competition.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Find a Well-Being Habit You'll Actually Stick With

Multiple evidence-based interventions—exercise, psychological, and mind-body practices—similarly improve subjective well-being; adherence and personal preference determine the best choice.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

A second shot at Olympic glory - Harvard Gazette

Being a bit older, I think I am able to handle the pressure better now," Drolet said. "Around the Games, there are periods that are busy and periods where you are twiddling your thumbs, and it can be hard to go back and forth between the two. It really helps to head into these games with that previous experience.
Skiing
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Seek Daily Improvement Instead of Perfect Performance

Perfectionism creates stress and pressure that degrades performance, and unrealistic expectations from coaches, parents, and peers harm young performers.
Running
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Social media often shows athletes as the leanest version of themselves, but that's not always the best'

Emma Moore, a Galway 800m runner, overcame RED syndrome caused by unintentional under-fuelling during her first year at DCU and is now rebuilding her competitive form.
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: How Weight Lifting Took Over America

Weight lifting evolved from a stigmatized fringe practice into a mainstream American fitness and cultural phenomenon embraced widely across society.
#running
Running
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

7 Lessons in Mental Toughness From a World Champion Triathlete

Hayden Wilde rose from early defeats to win Olympic medals and the T100 World Tour through learning from elite athletes, disciplined training, and sustained perseverance.
Running
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

A Guide to Portland Run Clubs

Join local run clubs to meet people in person, get outside, and find groups for every pace and identity, often cheaply or free.
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