Body dysmorphia is a preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance, which can significantly impact daily functioning and well-being. I feel it’s worse than it’s ever been with social media in general, where it’s part of an athlete's job to post ...

When it comes to outdoor and extreme sports, women often find themselves at the top of a game few are playing. They’ve become so specialized that sharing a workout with someone becomes really tricky: often, to train with other women is to pump the ...

In my attempt to balance a professional sports career, military career and be a wife, I quickly noticed the relational hardship of feeling like we lived separate lives. It wasn’t until December of 2022, when I was competing in my first World Cup ...

In some ways Erika arrived at that moment: she was seated in a McLaren GT4, racing professionally in Europe, being invited onto podcasts and finally recognized for the talent she’d felt in her fingers during that first race in the parking lot. On ...

The hopefulness though often fades after morning. I look at my expenses and training, and all I see is how far behind I am and how many obstacles are in my way. I feel in my heart I am part of the Olympic movement as an Olympic hopeful, but the way ...

Some of us playing abroad have found our Prince Charming. For most of us, and especially those with melanated skin, choosing to pursue our career is like being locked in an ivory tower – the prospect of finding love is slim to none.

Highlighting the overlooked history of women in American football, this narrative reveals the enduring spirit and breakthroughs of women who have defied conventions to play, coach, and lead in a sport entwined with masculine identity. It spotlights ...

On February 8th, 2024, my team Nigeria will be playing against Senegal in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Antwerp, Belgium in the biggest game of my 21-year-career playing organized basketball. The winner of this game will likely collect 1 ...

There used to be a stigma around women's snowboarding that once you hit 30, you either get dropped by your sponsors or you strictly ride powder because you're too old for those kinds of things, and you should make sure you don’t get hurt in case you ...

In this blog, Sosha Lewis illuminates the journey and achievements of Emma Schieck, a gold medalist in sitting volleyball at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. Schieck emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing Paralympians for their unique ...

Two years ago, I was in [a] Cincinnati hospital fighting for my life. After three knee surgeries (ACL), I earned a knee infection that almost cost me my leg and, after becoming allergic to the first dose of antibiotics, my life. All alone in a ...

January's gym rush is real, but did you know 80% of new members quit within 5 months? This blog offers practical tips from an elite athlete on making a fitness regime sustainable. From starting small to adapting goals, learn how to make your health ...