Dove recently aired a commercial as part of its #KeepHerConfident campaign with an alarming caption: “One in two girls who quit sports are criticized for their body type.” The statistic comes from the ...

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If our bodies are machines and food is fuel, it is safe to say that elite performance requires high-octane nutrition. As the ...

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While movement is excellent for recovery, if you’re feeling decently sore, you should be careful to not overwork the muscle groups that are meant to be resting and recovering. So, while it’s okay if ...

Stand tall and then step back with one foot, with your heel lifted. Keeping most of the weight on your front foot, bend both ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Given the level of skill and discipline it takes to reach the medal podium, it’s no surprise that four-time Olympic medalist ski racer Julia Mancuso approaches all her endeavors—like parenting three ...

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The fix is a simple twisting chair stretch. Start seated with your feet flat on the floor. Fold forward slightly and then ...

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The magazine is featuring women who are expected to dominate the headlines – and hopefully medal stands – at the Winter ...