10 Swimming Pool Games That Are Sneaky Ways to Squeeze in a Workout
Swimming laps is a fabulous, high-intensity, low-impact workout, plus a super-effective form of cardio. Still, logging time looping back and forth can get boring and tedious after a while. Fortunately, there are other ways to get your fitness fix in the water—without even realizing you’re doing it. I’m talking about pool games, people. Below are 10 […]
7 Benefits of Swimming That’ll Make You Want to Splurge on an Indoor Pool Membership
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email While lounging around poolside with a good book and some ice-cold lemonade in hand is sure to get rid of any pent-up stress, actually getting in the water is the real health-booster. And summer isn’t the only time to take advantage. In fact, hitting up an indoor facility during the colder […]
This 64-Year-Old Is the Oldest Woman to Row Across the Atlantic Ocean—It Took Her 84 Days
Just in time for International Woman’s Day, 64-year-old British rower Sara Brewer stepped onto dry land for the first time in 84 days. She, along with her rowing partner Ann Prestige, 35, completed a trans-Atlantic trip in a 30-foot row boat on Saturday. Brewer is now the oldest woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean. And according to […]
The Very Cool Health Benefits of Taking an Ice Bath
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email On the list of things I want to do, I’d say “sit in a giant bath of ice water” would rank near the bottom, along with “eat a whole tomato raw” (it’s a texture thing) and “quarantine alone because there’s a deadly virus outside.” I’ve seen […]
An Infectious Disease Doctor’s Verdict on Swimming Pool Safety During COVID-19
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Pilates is having a serious moment—and for good reason. Whether you’re looking to improve your posture, rehab a sports injury, or deepen your core strength, there are a ton of legit functional benefits to getting on the Pilates bandwagon. The problem? Aesthetic benefits sell. It’s why the idea […]
3 Benefits of Water Aerobics That’ll Actually Convince You To Give It a Try
As a former competitive swimmer who also played water polo and competed in aquathlons, it’s fair to say I’m pretty experienced when it comes to water activities. But as far as water aerobics goes, I like many, had the misconception that it was an easy, relaxing activity primarily for older adults. And boy, was I […]
What’s in the Mystery Box Olympians Get When They Medal? Here’s Your Answer
If you’ve been watching the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, you’ve probably noticed something peculiar about the medal ceremonies. As the athletes receive their winning gold, silver, or bronze, they’re also handed a long, narrow box. If that made you curious, you’re not alone—social media has been abuzz with people asking perhaps the most important question of the Olympics […]
Inspired by Olympic Rowing? Here Are 4 Benefits of Rowing Machines That Go Beyond a Strong Upper Body
Olympic rowing will no doubt be a buzzy sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where athletes plan to compete across a distance of 2,000 meters in teams of two, four, or eight. If the excitement around this ancient sport has you considering dusting off the rowing machine in your basement or checking one out at your gym, it’s not […]
3 Things Olympic Beach Volleyball Player Alix Klineman Does After Stepping Off the Sand
Olympic gold medalist Alix Klineman is a beast in the world of beach volleyball. Her professional career has earned her international recognition and the coveted Olympian status. After the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Klineman stepped away from the sport to become a mom, so she’s not competing in the Paris Olympics. But her love for volleyball persists, and […]
7 Mental Strategies That Helped These Olympians Dominate (That You Can Totally Use in Your Daily Life!)
larger cultural conversations inspired by this summer’s spectacular events. See More What did it take for Allie Wilson to make her first Olympic team? If you ask her, it wasn’t a physical breakthrough on the track—it was the work she’s been doing “upstairs.” You see, for years the 800 meter-runner felt like she was struggling to break through […]