It might seem like the US women’s soccer team (known as the USWNT) has been dominating the field for eons — and you’re not wrong to think that it’s made a mark on the sport — but in truth, the team has only been in the international field for a couple of decades. After all,
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Photo: American sprinters Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) demonstrating during the men’s 200-meter medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympic Games. On March 30, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced participant rules for anyone wanting to demonstrate during the US Olympic and Paralympic trials, stating once again that the committee will not
As someone with a lifelong fear of heights, I pulled myself together to take a yoga class with Equinox at 6:30am, 101 stories above New York City at the Edge in Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. For some reason, upon hearing about this class, I thought it would be
I’ve been having a great night of sleep when I wear an eye mask to block out light and earplugs to block out noise. I honestly didn’t think my sleep could be improved, until I tried out this Honeydew Side Sleeper Pillow ($100). I was skeptical that a pillow could make a difference, but after
Recovery post-workout can be a few stretches in a corner, but wouldn’t you rather have access a full-service spa? Then you might want to sign up for a membership at a health club spa. These wellness destinations house fitness centers, group classes, dining areas, full-service spas, and some even have coworking spaces. With so much
I know it’s a bad habit, but I definitely don’t always change my clothes immediately after a sweaty workout. My schedule has been packed with errands, work obligations, and events recently, so sometimes a shower between an at-home cycling class and a trip to the grocery store (then the dry cleaners and the bank) doesn’t
In March 2020, when New Yorkers could not go to gyms, I realized that I had to bring the gym to my apartment. In doing so, I realized just how expensive equipment can be. Thankfully, after some internet digging, I’ve found some options for inexpensive equipment including the following hand weights. If you’re choosing to
Nike is standing with sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson after she tested positive for marijuana. On Friday, the United States Anti-Doping Agency announced the positive test and Richardson accepted a one-month suspension. She won the 100-meter race at the Olympic Trials last month and was set to head to Tokyo in a few weeks. Richardson has been