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The 2024 Olympics are right around the corner — something Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad would typically be celebrating. But this year, she’s calling the Games, or rather its host, “shameful.” “When I think of sport, I think of [it] as being an inclusive space — a space where you can come as you,” Muhammad tells PS.

When you’re with Sunny Choi, the sun will come out today, actually. Or at least that’s how it feels. After just one conversation with the first-ever woman breakdancer to represent the US at the 2024 Olympics, I felt I suddenly had the strength to conquer all my goals, clean my closet, and fit in a

Rowing isn’t just for college athletes anymore — it’s a full-body workout growing in popularity across fitness studios, gyms, and homes throughout the country. Over the past 10 years, the number of people rowing indoors has grown by 20%. And that’s likely in part because the benefits of a rowing machine are substantial. Rowing is

This 20-minute rowing workout video has a simple follow-along format, allowing you to complete the workout with extra guidance. The first phase of the workout is dubbed a “pick drill” and starts with isolating just an upper-body pull. Next, the instructor incorporates the lower abdominal muscles. Once you’re warmed up, the second phase of the

Courtesy of NikeCourtesy of Nike The U.S. Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon are where the fastest athletes compete for their spot at the Paris Olympics. In other words, the stakes are high — and Nike created the Nike Athlete House to help support the runners during the grueling qualifiers. Before and after their

Juju Watkins has become a household name. Watkins, the daughter of two college basketball athletes and shooting guard for the University of Southern California broke multiple records in her freshman season. She was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for a total of 12 times, surpassed Lisa Leslie’s 30-point game record, and beat Clark’s NCAA

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. The Amazon “fitness” category is pretty damn extensive. Sure, there are the obvious picks like dumbbells and workout clothes, but don’t

AFP via Getty Images | Geoffroy Van Der HasseltAFP via Getty Images | Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt With the Paris Summer Olympics just weeks away, athletes and fans alike are buzzing with excitement, anticipation, and — for the estimated 350,000 attendees with disabilities — concern. Leading up to the Olympic Games, Paris made a promise

When life leaves you feeling out of control, there’s power in setting positive affirmations. These short statements may seem innocuous at first, but according to psychology, they can be powerful tools for cultivating positivity, clearing your head, and even relieving anxious thoughts. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, overcome anxiety, or get out of a

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As a runner who gets hurt fairly often, massaging my body is a huge part of my recovery routine. I’ve experienced

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Considering the current state of women’s sports merch — which is, in a word, bleak, as evidenced by a recent report

Nushama | Costas PicadasNushama | Costas Picadas The world of psychedelics is changing. I hadn’t realized how much until I visited Nushama, a psychedelic wellness center in midtown Manhattan. Before arriving, I expected the clinic to be an aesthetic crossover between one of those new Millennial-focused dentist offices all my friends started going to, and

Lena Drapella | IFSCLena Drapella | IFSC Before getting on the wall in the final round of a paraclimbing competition, 17-year-old Raveena Alli, a climber who’s blind, usually has six minutes to preview the top rope route with her caller, Fernando Vásquez. He tells her how it’ll feel — easy, pumpy, familiar, unfamiliar — and

You might’ve heard of magnesium in the context of an elaborate sleep routine, but there’s so much more to the mineral than we hear about on social media. “Magnesium is involved in many processes within our bodies including blood sugar and blood pressure regulation,” says Melissa Jaeger, RD, LD. “It even plays a role in

No matter how hard you try to prevent it, sometimes you find yourself with a “rise and grind” type of day. For 12-plus hours, you might be bouncing between Zoom meetings, walking your dog, running to the grocery store and laundromat, and checking off a million other tiny to-dos, with little time to make a

Yoga has a measurable impact on mental health. According to Harvard Medical School, yoga can reduce stress, increase the production of endorphins, and elevate GABA (a chemical associated with decreased anxiety). These benefits are thought to be cumulative, which means the more yoga you do, the more of a long-term improvement you’ll see — but

One of my fiercest rivals growing up was running. I was the antithesis of athletic and nothing distressed me more than mandatory miles at school. But just over a decade ago, a friend convinced me to sign up for a race, and I caught the running bug. Soon I found myself casually running 5Ks and

“Make sure to drink a lot of water” — you’ve heard it from your parents, coaches, doctors, and friends. It’s not bad advice either, considering that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, according to recent research. But is it possible to drink too much water? Unfortunately, yes. And it can have dire consequences. For example,

If you work a job that requires you to sit at a desk for the majority of the day (either at home or in an office), odds are you’re familiar with lower-back pain. All it takes are a few days in a slightly off-kilter position, and boom: low-back pain for a week. Should you accidentally

If you deal with panic attacks, coping mechanisms are crucial for finding relief. As explained by Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW, feeling out of control can lead to more panic and distress. To regain a sense of safety and control, it’s important to bring your body’s attention back to the present. You can do this with the