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Women
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

The German who recovered from a stroke to seal Olympic first

Kathrin Marchand, a para-athlete, returned to rowing after a stroke, embracing her new reality and competing at an elite level again.
#weightlifting
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
2 hours ago

Kel'el Ware quietly just became one of the league's best in this department

Kel'el Ware is rapidly becoming one of the best shooting bigs, improving his 3-point efficiency to nearly 60 percent in April.
FC Barcelona
from101GREATGOALS.COM
20 hours ago

'I am thinking about how he did it' - Yamal drawing inspiration from LeBron James ahead of Atleti showdown

Lamine Yamal draws inspiration from LeBron James as Barcelona aims to overcome a 2-0 deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
#gout-gout
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is Gout Gout faster than Usain Bolt? Australian sprinter sets sights on Jamaican great's 200m record

Gout Gout became the first Australian to run 200m under 20 seconds, clocking 19.67 seconds at the Australian championships.
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Teen sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in 19.67 seconds

Gout Gout breaks the Under-20 world record for 200m, finishing in 19.67 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt at the same age.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is Gout Gout faster than Usain Bolt? Australian sprinter sets sights on Jamaican great's 200m record

Gout Gout became the first Australian to run 200m under 20 seconds, clocking 19.67 seconds at the Australian championships.
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Teen sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in 19.67 seconds

Gout Gout breaks the Under-20 world record for 200m, finishing in 19.67 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt at the same age.
#skiing
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros

ESPN Fantasy Women's Basketball returns with significant changes due to a new collective bargaining agreement affecting player movement and draft strategies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil's World Cup squad: Ancelotti

Ancelotti has consistently maintained that Neymar will be in contention if he is fully fit, but the attacker was excluded from Brazil's squad for last month's warm-up matches against France and Croatia.
Soccer (FIFA)
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

I was a world champion athlete as a teenager, but I wasn't allowed to do GCSE PE'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusive sports and representation for individuals with disabilities.
Real Madrid
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

'In training, Xabi Alonso showed me things I could improve. Sometimes mentally, you can feel unstable, but I kept working. Maybe if he had played me more often, I wouldn't be living this happy moment at Lyon' Endrick opens up on tough Real Madrid start

Endrick's loan to Lyon has revitalized his career after limited playtime at Real Madrid.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Uncapped Chambers deserves her chance - Bell

Cora coming in, she deserves her chance. She has been a proven goalscorer the last number of years and she has worked really hard. I am really delighted for her and if she gets her opportunity, I am sure she will grab it with both hands.
Liverpool FC
fromAnOther
4 days ago

Agon, a Strange Trip into the Lives of Athletes

Bertelli describes 'Agon' as a hybrid of documentary, drama, and video game aesthetics, aiming to capture the feeling of scrolling through YouTube with its fast and slow pacing.
Film
Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Why your Whoop might tell you to up your testosterone

Whoop and Oura are leading health tech innovations, but rapid advancements can lead to unexpected consequences.
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Jaylen Brown says underwater training with a surfing legend helped him deal with anxiety

Jaylen Brown used underwater training to manage pressure and anxiety, leading to personal growth and success after a challenging playoff loss.
Podcast
fromDefector
5 days ago

A Post-Tournament Prospect Prospectus, With David Roth | Defector

David Roth shares insights on college basketball and draft prospects, highlighting specific players and intriguing archetypes.
Data science
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

The data scientists trying to lift the USMNT to the World Cup

U.S. Soccer's analysts play a crucial role in decision-making and performance evaluation, significantly impacting the team's success.
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Chicago Bulls
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NBA teams all want to play faster -- is it making them worse?

NBA teams are prioritizing faster play, but faster teams are often less efficient offensively compared to slower teams.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
5 days ago

Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals' 700-pound line of Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas, and Tom Wilson: 'I think it's going to be the heaviest line in the league. Good luck.'

The Capitals' new line featuring Ilya Protas is expected to be the heaviest in the NHL, combining significant size and weight.
Atlanta Falcons
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Kevin Stefanski: Falcons' James Pearce not at offseason workouts

James Pearce Jr. faces four criminal charges, including three felonies, related to a vehicle incident involving his ex-girlfriend.
#premier-league
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Premier League secures fifth Champions League spot

The Premier League will have at least five teams in the Champions League next season due to strong overall performance in European competitions.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago
English Premier League

How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe

The Premier League could have 11 teams in Europe due to new European Performance Spots and potential outcomes of domestic competitions.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Premier League secures fifth Champions League spot

The Premier League will have at least five teams in the Champions League next season due to strong overall performance in European competitions.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Water spray, chaos and stress tests: Inside Bob Chesney's UCLA practice philosophy

UCLA football practices under Bob Chesney emphasize simulating game conditions and maintaining competitive pressure to enhance player performance.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
6 days ago

Cowboys show interest in freak athlete from the IPP program

Uar Bernard's exceptional athletic performance has garnered significant interest from NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys.
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
6 days ago

Vincent Kompany explains how he and Julian Nagelsmann coordinate to help Jamal Musiala return to fitness

Jamal Musiala is recovering from an ankle injury and aims to regain full fitness before the World Cup.
fromOver the Monster
6 days ago

How concerned should the Red Sox be about Roman Anthony's arm?

Roman Anthony is the embodiment of where the Red Sox are going as a franchise. Fans already adore him, ownership hitched their wagon to the tantalizing upside and gave him an eight year extension.
Boston Red Sox
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

This Week In Running: April 13, 2026

The Gorge Waterfalls weekend featured significant prize money and competitive races, with standout performances in the 100k and 50k events.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Smesko says Reese good fit for Dream, looks to improve shooting

Angel Reese joins Atlanta Dream, aiming to enhance her game under coach Karl Smesko's guidance after a trade from Chicago Sky.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week 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.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 week 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
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
4 days ago

Barcelona midfielder's fitness once again raising concerns - report | Barca Universal

Barcelona faces challenges with a high defensive line and concerns over Pedri's fitness after a recent 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
Washington Capitals
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 days ago

Craig Berube on the impression Easton Cowan has made down the stretch: "He's really showing me something with his willingness to be physical, get in there to protect people, and be a good teammate"

Players have shown good attitudes and commitment despite recent challenges, with standout performances from Easton Cowan and Jake McCabe.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
23 hours ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'We don't really want to be playing in this competition. Sometimes in life you've got to take your medicine' - Ronan O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara aims to disrupt Ulster's Challenge Cup resurgence during La Rochelle's quarter-final match.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

It's Never Too Late to Start Rucking. Here's How.

Rucking is an ancient fitness practice that builds endurance and strength while promoting proper posture and combating sedentary lifestyles.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
#athletics
fromIndependent
3 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'

Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's something bling': Gout Gout ready to sparkle as he enters new phase of sprint career

Gout Gout expresses growing confidence ahead of a rematch with Lachie Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet, highlighting his experience and training improvements.
fromIndependent
3 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'

Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's something bling': Gout Gout ready to sparkle as he enters new phase of sprint career

Gout Gout expresses growing confidence ahead of a rematch with Lachie Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet, highlighting his experience and training improvements.
Women
fromDefector
4 days ago

Men's Tennis Is, Once Again, Too Fast | Defector

Men's tennis has faced long-standing criticism for being too fast and serve-dominant, impacting viewer engagement.
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'

Incontinence after childbirth can lead to significant physical and mental challenges, affecting women's fitness and social activities.
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Best Sports for Longevity

Tennis may significantly enhance longevity compared to other sports, with players living nearly 10 years longer than sedentary individuals.
Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
6 days ago

Who is Keira Barry? The latest name to be called up to the Lionesses

Keira Barry has been called up to the England squad for the first time ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
Running
fromiRunFar
6 days ago

It's Not the Gear: 9 Running Gear Rules from iRunFar's Gear Editor

Finding the right gear is more important than acquiring new gear.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week 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.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over? | Emma John

Recent years have seen a surge of young athletes achieving remarkable success in various sports, showcasing their exceptional talent at early ages.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Running
fromRunner's World
1 week 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.
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks 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.
Running
fromESPN.com
2 weeks 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.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Winter Olympians rejoice! Pre-exercise sex can BOOST performance

Pre-exercise sexual activity, including masturbation 30 minutes earlier, does not impair and may improve strength and endurance in trained young men.
Education
fromScience of Running
8 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.
Wellness
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

19 Athletes In Their First Olympic Games, Last Olympic Games, And Now

ICYMI: The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently underway in Milano Cortina. From the "Quad God" to all the athletes winning gold, there has been a ton of buzz around this year's games. And while we watch history happen, let's take a walk down memory lane and see how fan-favorite Olympians have transformed over the years: 1. To start, Michael Phelps made his first Olympic appearance at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia, when he was just 15 years old:
World news
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better

A ketogenic diet high in fat helps normalize blood sugar and dramatically improves muscle oxygen utilization and endurance response to exercise.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Your Muscles Remember Your Strongest Moments-And Your Weakest

In 2018, Sharples and his research lab, now at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, were the first to show that exercise could change how our muscle-building genes work over the long term. The genes themselves don't change, but repeated periods of exertion turns certain genes on, spurring cells to build muscle mass more quickly than before. These epigenetic changes have a lasting effect: Your muscles remember these periods of strength and respond favorably in the future.
Science
Psychology
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How training your gaze could help you master sports - and your own attention

Superior visual search strategies and eye-movement use distinguish some elite athletes from less-skilled players, enabling exceptional performance despite ordinary physical attributes.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance

Super shoes and ultralight gear make a difference, but with new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that can look at our running form and compare it to the ideal, analyze our nutrition intake from a simple photo and help us plan our diets, and offer guidance on training and recovery, the interwovenness of technology and running is only set to increase.
Running
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.
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
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running

Runners experience breakthrough moments where performance suddenly improves, often after returning to regular training or during consistent improvement phases, driven by accumulated physiological adaptations.
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
Education
fromScience of Running
1 month ago

Training the Brain and Body: A discussion on the dynamics of physiology and neurology.

Effective coaching balances physiological and neurological understanding, values being 'good enough', emphasizes flexibility over rigid optimization, and tailors approaches to diverse athlete types.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Tips From a Psychologist Who Trains Olympic Athletes

If you're watching the Olympics this year, or have watched in the past, you've probably wondered how the top athletes in the world bolster themselves emotionally for high- stress situations, being exposed and visible to millions of viewers in difficult moments, and how they deal with failure and defeat and become resilient. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, whose MD-level background in sports psychology, two decades of work with professional and Olympic athletics, and The High Performance Mindset podcast, has developed techniques that are helpful to people inside or outside of the sports arena.
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)
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
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app

U.S. Speedskating deployed a secret app-based program, 'Slippery Fish', to create digital twins and simulate aerodynamics to reduce drag and improve race times.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months 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.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding

Men's four-person bobsledding made its Olympic debut in Chamonix, France, in 1924; women's two-person bobsledding didn't enter the Games until 2002 in Salt Lake City. Women's monobob arrived in 2022. While the earliest bobsleds were made of wood, the sport has been synonymous with steel for years, although in recent decades it has been replaced by carbon fiber, which provides greater lightness and strength.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The systems that build star performers

If you were asked to build a future bestselling author, how would you go about it? Chances are, you'd start young, scouting for early signs of promise. You'd probably reinforce that raw talent right away, sending your protégé to writing workshops and private tutors. You might line their shelves with Pulitzer winners, assign the classics, fast-track an English degree - tracing a path right up to the gates of publishing.
Science
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.
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
2 months 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
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.
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.
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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