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How To Transition From Summer Workouts To Fall Sports Training
Summertime allows for less structure—and that also may mean when it comes to training. Many athletes take a few weeks off in the summer to repair muscle and recover from spring-season sports. Those who remain active may focus on more playful summer sports to just keep fit and maintain... Read more
7 Simple And Effective Strength Training Exercises For Fall Sports
As the leaves start to change color and the weather cools down, fall sports season to set to soon be in full swing. Whether you’re gearing up for cross country, soccer, football, or any other fall sport, strength training is a crucial component of your preparation. Building a solid... Read more
What Does It Take To Be An Olympian?
The 2024 Paris Olympics are now over. But athletes know that the work doesn’t stop once that big competition is over—even when it’s on the most elite stage. As the world watched the best of the best athletes throughout the Games, they most likely inspired the next generation, lighting... Read more
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Wins 400mH Olympic Gold Wearing New Balance Spikes
If Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the reigning queen of the women’s 400m hurdles, her glass slipper is the New Balance MD-X V3 running spikes. McLaughlin-Levrone became a track and field sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics after her world record-breaking win in the women’s 400m hurdle finals on Thursday, August... Read more
Fueling the Fun: 10 Nutrition Tips For Summer Sports Performance
As much as we like to bring the heat to our workouts, exercise in the summer months can be difficult. Warmer temperatures, humidity, and intense sunshine can bring on the sweat—or we should say more sweat—when active. And no matter if your summer sport is done out in the... Read more
Summer Training Tips To Get Ready For Fall Sports
Even though it is still summer, athletes need to look forward to their upcoming fall sports seasons. While summer is an ideal time for rest and recovery, the goal is to maintain overall fitness, use that extra time in your schedule to work on developing skills—and as the summer... Read more
With No U.S Olympic Race Walkers, Will The Event Grow?
When non-runners think of track and field as an Olympic sport, they mostly image athletes like Usain Bolt or Sha’Carri Richardson sprinting to the finish on a track straightway with leg muscles bulging, seemingly flying through the air. Would it be accurate to say that they probably never even... Read more
Simone Biles And Sunisa Lee Make History Already At 2024 Paris Olympics
Team USA’s Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee have made an impact on U.S. gymnastics in just the qualification round. On Sunday, July 28 both Biles and Lee were named the two gymnasts to move on to compete in the Olympic all-around competition. The women are already making history at... Read more
The 2024 Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony: What Time To Watch & Must-See Weekend Events
After what seems like a long-anticipated wait, Friday is the official start to the 2024 Paris Olympics with the opening ceremony currently taking place. From Snoop Dogg carrying the Olympic torch into Paris Friday morning before the ceremony tonight as one of the final torch bearers to Celine Dion... Read more
Cyclist Can Now Track Heart Rate Directly From Apple Watch With Garmin Edge GPS
It’s a good day to be a cyclist for those who are Apple Watch users. Cyclists no longer need to wear a heart rate an additional monitor if they already wear an Apple Watch. Their smartwatch can now seamlessly connect to the Garmin Edge GPS to provide athletes with... Read more
‘Simone Biles Rising’Review: Biles Breaks New Ground in Gymnastics Mental Health
Netflix released part one of the anticipated documentary series Simone Biles Rising on Wednesday, July 17. The series follows the struggles and comeback of the ‘greatest gymnast of all time’ from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics leading up to the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. While the meat of the story... Read more
California Teen Swimmer Makes History With ‘Triple Crown’
California teen swimmer Maya Merhige is making waves in sports history books. The 16-year-old is among the list of youngest swimmers in history to accomplish the prestigious Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Those who achieve the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming honor are those who are successful... Read more