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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
#ufc
fromSherdog
1 day ago
MMA

Ethyn Ewing sees room for improvement despite dominant win over Rafael Estevam

MMA
fromSherdog
1 day 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
1 day ago

Ethyn Ewing sees room for improvement despite dominant win over Rafael Estevam

Ethyn Ewing spoils undefeated records, defeating Rafael Estevam and expressing a desire for improvement despite his success.
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 days ago

Jamey-Lyn Horth Feeling Like a White Belt Again, Sees Opportunity at UFC Winnipeg

Jamey-Lyn Horth aims to break into the UFC flyweight top 15 by fighting JJ Aldrich in Winnipeg.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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.
fromIndependent
3 days 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
Women
fromBustle
3 days ago

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
4 days ago

Why Emmet Sheehan is confident despite initial struggles

Emmet Sheehan secured a spot in the Dodgers' rotation despite spring training struggles, focusing on mechanics to improve his performance.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

He's phenomenal': American teen fast becoming athletics' next big thing

Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion in track and field history at 17, showcasing extraordinary talent and humility.
Podcast
fromIndependent
6 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.
#ucla
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
5 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.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

UCLA freshmen draw on their elite gymnastics roots to help Bruins push for championships

UCLA's freshmen have significantly contributed to the team's success, helping secure a second consecutive Big Ten title.
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Dig-In Target a New Generation of Fitness Focused Students

The sampling campaign allowed Warrior Protein to introduce the product before the purchase decision was made - increasing the likelihood that it would become part of future buying decisions.
Education
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?

Chelsea's underperformance is not solely due to being outrun, as running data shows mixed results in predicting match outcomes.
fromCageside Press
3 days 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
#athletics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Skiing

'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'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Skiing

'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'

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'I still hold the record, but Max Dowman is some player'

The record nearly got beaten this week by Max and records are there to be broken. How he took his goal was quite amazing - the balance, the feet, the composure and the strength. So, I may have the record, but he's going be some player.
Arsenal
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Derval O'Rourke: 'I don't ever think I need to be managed, but I did need to be minded'

Derval O'Rourke recently saw the trailer for the new Rory McIlroy documentary about his Masters victory and there's a line in it about last year being his 17th attempt to win the green jacket.
Running
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.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

Bryan Battle makes his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in a high-stakes middleweight clash on March 28.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
4 weeks ago

Ryan Ward tries to 'control what you can control' amid struggles

Ryan Ward, a 28-year-old Dodgers prospect, was optioned to Triple-A after failing to secure an Opening Day roster spot despite strong minor league performance.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Dalton Rosta refuses to live in the past ahead of PFL Pittsburgh

Dalton Rosta aims to rebound in the PFL middleweight division against Impa Kasanganay in his hometown after a previous tournament loss.
fromFC Bayern Women
1 month ago

Lena Oberdorf on progress, focus & the art of load regulation

I'm in a good place, I feel very well. Everything is going according to plan, we're making good progress in rehab. The knee reacts from time to time, but that's completely normal - otherwise it's all going well. There are ups and downs in rehab, of course. I just always try to look on the bright side.
Bayern Munich
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why run for the love of it when you could be making butter at the same time | Emma Beddington

Runners are making butter while exercising by churning cream in backpacks during runs, creating a viral trend that combines physical activity with food preparation.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Joe Pyfer credits girlfriend, faith for changed philosophy heading into UFC Seattle

Joe Pyfer attributes his personal transformation and calm demeanor before UFC Seattle to his newfound faith in God.
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
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
Health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A woman accidentally gained 20 pounds taking diet advice from influencers. She learned 3 lessons about sustainable weight loss.

Following fitness influencers' calorie-dense food recommendations led to unintended weight gain; sustainable nutrition habits aligned with personal goals proved more effective than restrictive dieting or excessive exercise.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Emma Raducanu hopes to rediscover natural' style that has been coached out of me'

I want to come back to my natural way of playing. That takes time to relearn because that's something that has been coached out of me a little bit. I have had a lot of people telling me what to do, how to play, and it hasn't necessarily fit.
Women
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

6 Dryland Bodyweight Exercises That Will Improve Your Skiing Experience

Fundamental exercises targeting single-leg stability, lateral movement, and ski-specific muscle activation provide greater training benefits than complex advanced movements for skiers of all levels.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Science That Explains Why We All Love Alysa Liu

Alysa Liu's magnetic appeal stems from her authentic self-expression and joy in skating, achieved through choosing personal sovereignty over external expectations.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

PD Savage is the "fittest man in Ireland," but that's not what he's most proud of - Queerty

PD Savage, Ireland's fittest man, used CrossFit as a coping mechanism to avoid confronting his identity until coming out as gay last year, discovering life's fulfillment extends beyond athletic achievement.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Khalil Rountree elaborates on 'humbling' training experience

The Treigning Lab's intense training under coach Sam Calavitta humbles elite fighters by revealing gaps in their fitness and conditioning despite their professional accomplishments.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Hilary Yang and the Art of Running

Hilary Yang is a multifaceted creative professional combining ultrarunning, photography, race direction, and graphic design to build a unique career in the outdoor sports industry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Watching my six year old deadlift 35kg was pretty cool': meet the children who work out

People tell me it will stunt their growth or that it's dangerous, she says. She is also often accused of forcing her children to train, when actually it all started the other way round. What child doesn't look at their parents and want to do what they're doing?
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Quitting sport when I finished school is one of my biggest regrets,' says beauty entrepreneur Aimee Connolly

You have up to 30,000 females really rooting for each other. The sidelines are full of their loved ones cheering them on. It's one of those events that brings out the best in people.
Running
#youth-sports
Skiing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Take that break': Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on the power of quitting

Forcing children to continue sports against their wishes is ineffective; allowing breaks and pursuing personal interests leads to greater fulfillment and eventual success.
Skiing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Take that break': Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on the power of quitting

Forcing children to continue sports against their wishes is ineffective; allowing breaks and pursuing personal interests leads to greater fulfillment and eventual success.
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.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Pressure Does to an Athlete's Body

Those of us who watch the Olympics as bystanders tend to smugly judge athletes for succumbing to pressure without understanding what we even mean by the term. The first thing to know about pressure is that it has actual physical properties. Feeling it is not a sign of a too-thin veneer of character. Pressure might as well be a snakebite, given its very real qualities in the bloodstream and how it can paralyze even the strongest legs. The way to deal with pressure, and become
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jadin O'Brien's path: A track star gets a message, and winds up part of the US Olympic bobsled team

Jadin O'Brien thought she was being scammed. The Milan Cortina Olympics and the sport of bobsled, for that matter were not anywhere near O'Brien's radar a couple years ago, when the Notre Dame track and field star saw that someone sent her a direct message on Instagram. The message was ignored. Several months later, the same person slid into O'Brien's DMs again.
US news
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

UFC 326: Drew Dober Doesn't Believe in Fight Camps

Drew Dober faces Michael Johnson at UFC 326 after years of anticipated matchup, with both fighters having minimal fight camp preparation before the bout.
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.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Build muscle like an Olympian with 4 tips to help you get the most out of your time at the gym

Katie Ledecky prioritizes consistent swim practice, dry-land explosive power training, team motivation, nutrition, and sleep to achieve repeated Olympic success.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Ideologically Opposed To Proper Workout Form, With Patrick Wyman | Defector

"It's not great, if I'm being honest. From amending my answer to the question "how ya doing Roth" at the very beginning of this week's episode of The Distraction, it is clear that things are not going great. But for the second straight week, we found a way to split our episode between the Not Great stuff and being stupid about sports, with the result being one of the most enjoyable hours of my week."
US politics
fromBustle
2 months ago

How Ice Hockey Player Laila Edwards Gets In The Zone

There were good times and not-so-good times, but I think once I was progressing at a constant rate, that's when I felt more confident in my chances of making the team,
National Hockey League
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

UFC 326: Reinier de Ridder Says Anemia Hindered Last Performance

Reinier de Ridder's poor UFC Vancouver performance resulted from severe anemia and low red blood cell count, which he has since treated and recovered from.
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.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Paige Spiranac debuts new look after 3-month Instagram exile

Paige Spiranac debuted bangs and curly hair on X after a media hiatus, prompting positive fan reactions while she continues as a golf-focused content creator.
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.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Lone'er Kavanagh set goal to become UFC champ within first 2 years

Lone'er Kavanagh defeated Brandon Moreno by five-round decision in Mexico City, earning his biggest career win on short notice after rebounding from a knockout loss.
National Hockey League
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

A College Apartment, One Vermont Ranch, and a Childhood Bedroom: How 7 Winter Olympians Live When They're Not Competing

Many Winter Olympians live in multifunctional homes that serve as locker rooms, recovery zones, and training bases, often sharing housing with teammates or family.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My 15-year-old is training for the 2034 Olympics. We are considering looking for financial sponsors for him.

Gavin Canzano, 15, is a talented aerial skier training with the US Ski Team program, supported by his parents pursuing the 2034 Olympics.
Wellness
fromBustle
2 months ago

Olympic Speed Skater Erin Jackson Got Her Start In A Different Sport

Erin Jackson transitioned from inline skating to ice speed skating at 25, trained intensely, and achieved Olympic gold while preparing for the 2026 Winter Games.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I looked exceptional but I was out of breath': the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement

Eugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. I was short, skinny and I thought it would give me confidence, he says. Bodybuilding for me was the ultimate expression of that. Now living on the Gold Coast in Australia, with his partner and daughter, the fitness coach spent from age 16 to 24 training and competing. At times, he lifted weights for up to four hours a day, aiming to get as muscular and lean as possible.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He thought that if it worked for a fighter pilot, it might work for a football player as well'

In 2017, Bjorn Mannsverk's phone rang. A year before, what was meant to be a special 100th anniversary for Bodo/Glimt ended in heartbreak as the Norwegian club were relegated from the top flight. A fresh approach was needed to get the club back on track. Having been stationed in Bodo before in his role as a fighter pilot with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, Mannsverk was familiar with the town, but not the football club.
Soccer (FIFA)
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Sydney Barros developing into a contributor for UCLA gymnastics team

Sydney Barros unexpectedly competed for UCLA due to teammate illnesses and posted career-high 9.9s on uneven bars and floor after ACL recovery.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Team USA speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy on Olympic swag, thicc thighs & taking off like a rocket ship - Queerty

"There's very little you can do in your life that will be comparable," he tells Queerty. "Unless you're a fighter pilot, you've probably not experienced the sensation."
US news
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How this psychologist teaches Olympic athletes to approach success and failure

Olympic success requires broader measures than gold medals, with mental health and performance support helping athletes manage stress, sleep, motivation, and career satisfaction.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 daily habits of people who stay incredibly fit without ever stepping foot in a gym - Silicon Canals

You know those people who seem to radiate energy and look like they could run a marathon at a moment's notice? The ones who somehow maintain incredible fitness without posting gym selfies or talking about their deadlift PR? I used to think they had some secret genetic advantage. Turns out, after years of observing and experimenting myself, their secret isn't found in a gym membership or expensive equipment. It's woven into the fabric of their daily lives through simple, sustainable habits.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

When my college football career ended, I hit rock bottom. Losing over 100 pounds helped me get my life back on track.

When my D1 college football career ended, I didn't just lose the game. I lost my identity. Football had structured my entire life: my schedule, my body, my purpose. When that structure disappeared, I didn't know who I was anymore. I had been living what I now recognize as a lukewarm lifestyle, doing just enough to get by, but not anchored in anything solid. Without football, there was nothing left to lean on.
Mental health
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.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
fromScience of Running
1 month ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
Skiing
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Coach: Lindsey Vonn has no workout pain, confident she'll race

Lindsey Vonn aims to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympic downhill despite a ruptured left ACL, training intensively and monitored by a medical team.
Running
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Coaching the New Runner. Part 2: Individuals

Coach runners from the start by combining structured training, mental skills, and educational resources to develop performance under pressure.
Skiing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Grit vs the Nervous System: Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Crash

Under extreme pressure, adaptive nervous-system constraints—not only courage or determination—shape performance and can limit physical outcomes like Lindsey Vonn's crash.
Running
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies

Consistent, simple, repetitive training actions over time build capacity and performance; coaches should emphasize small milestones, celebrate progress, and create environments valuing steady effort.
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Manager: Kayla Harrison Risked Paralysis if She Hadn't Undergone Surgery

Kayla's not been 100% for the last three years, Abdelaziz told Submission Radio. Since her PFL days, she always had tingling. She couldn't lift her arm... The UFC flew her to New York, and the doctors said she immediately needs surgery because if she doesn't get surgery, it could paralyze her. But immediately after the surgery, all the pain is gone.
MMA
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Kyle Richardson and the Art of Running

Kyle Richardson is a Boulder-based mountain runner and percussionist who holds multiple Front Range FKTs and integrates music with his running and outdoor projects.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running: The Most Important Unimportant Thing

Guidance and small encouragement help individuals, especially children, push past fear and expand personal limits in physically vulnerable activities.
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