Fitness

A strong core is essential for not just most workouts, but also posture, balance, and lower-back health. To strengthen those muscles, we’re big fans of ab workouts, whether they’re bodyweight, use fun equipment like sliders, or bring all the heat with dumbbells. But as much as we encourage people to work their ab muscles, they

Throughout the Olympics and Paralympics, most of us stayed glued to the athletes, celebrating the big wins like we were right there with them. But behind every emotional moment was a team of healthcare professionals helping the highest caliber athletes perform at the top of their game. While we seldom hear stories about the healthcare

Snap FitnessSnap Fitness For two decades, Snap Fitness has endeavored to make fitness more accessible to local communities. Officially launching in 2003, the company started off as a quick and convenient gym option, with a more affordable model compared to other concepts in the market. Since its inception, Snap Fitness has evolved to match the

Patricia TatumPatricia Tatum My eyes snapped open as the fervor of anticipation swept over my semi-conscious mind: Paris. Today was the day. Just last year, if you had told me that I would be flying overseas to watch the Paralympic Games, I would’ve enjoyed a prolonged cackle. I’m in the farthest galaxy away from athleticism

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When an alumni from “Dancing with the Stars” is leading the way, you know you’re bound to be in for some serious, yet fun work. Founder of The Movement Club, pro dancer Lindsay Arnold leads this high-energy class with assistance from Paris Nicole and Leilani Terris. This fun-filled workout video from Arnold starts off with

Scroll through a few posts on the Paralympics’ social media pages and you might notice some interesting discourse in the comment section. Among excitement over athlete success and emojis conveying country pride, some commenters are getting called out for referring to the current competition as “special Olympics.” There’s nothing offensive or controversial about the term

The Olympic rings are unmistakably iconic, as recognizable as the Nike swoosh or golden arches. And although it was designed much more recently, the Paralympics Agitos has become equally as recognizable. But you may have wondered why the Paralympics and Olympics don’t share a logo. Well, there is a reason for the distinction — and

Venus Williams stays ready. While some wait for problems to arise, the iconic tennis champion maintains a winning mindset year-round (and it shows). Still, her approach to health and fitness is decidedly balanced, and even relatable at times. When speaking about her wellness routine, she talks about trying new things, feeling inspired after the Paris

The carnivore diet, popularized by Shawn Baker, MD, a doctor, athlete, and YouTuber, is precisely what it sounds like: eating only animal products, primarily meat. The extreme cousin of keto and paleo, it cuts out all plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It’s attracted followers who claim it offers a range

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While attending the Paralympic track events this week in Paris, I couldn’t help but clock that some of the runners’ uniforms included an eye covering, some of which almost looked like a sleep mask or blindfold. And it’s not just the Para Athletics track events where these coverings made an appearance. Athletes were wearing them

If you’re one of the people who can’t get enough tennis these days, you’ve likely been interested in the wheelchair tennis events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Wheelchair tennis was first invented in 1976, according to the United States Tennis Association. It was created in part by former Team USA freestyle skiing athlete Brad Parks.

When people ask me what made me decide to compete in bodybuilding, I always say that I found peace in the gym and weightlifting. So naturally, as a Virgo that’s driven by detail and structure — I wanted to see what the next challenge would be in my fitness journey. I was introduced to bodybuilding

If you’re currently dreaming about being on an island, bring yourself one step closer to that reality with this fun workout. Led by Selena Watkins, the CEO and Founder of Socanomics, and assisted by Alexa Giacinto and Tiff Marie, the team certainly knows how to bring the heat with this session. Kicking things off right,

The Paris 2024 Paralympics are underway, and history is already being made. For one, the Games are providing more coverage than ever, with a record number of broadcasters covering all 22 sporting events live for the first time, per NBC. But additionally, NBCU’s Paralympics coverage is being led by hosts with disabilities for the first

Boccia is one of the most unique events at the Paralympics, but there’s a decent chance you’ve never even heard of it. That may be because it’s one of two games specifically designed for Paralympians (the other being goalball), meaning you won’t ever see it re-created in the Olympic arena. Per the International Paralympic Committee

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In 2021, the Tokyo Olympics finally provided long-awaited recognition for Paralympic athletes. After the 2018 Winter Olympics, the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced Paralympians and Olympians would earn the same pay for the medals they win. Paralympic athletes now receive $37,500 for each gold medal earned at the Paralympic Games, $22,500 for silver,

My workouts have basically been the same since I started going to the gym in high school: I do cardio for about 30 minutes, then I hit the weight room for 30 minutes. In college, that was bumped up to an hour of cardio followed by an hour of lifting (which was not very healthy,

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