At the 2015 world championships in Kazan, Russia, Katie Ledecky started feeling a little weird after dinner one night—hot and lightheaded. When she returned to training, she’d have a day or two of feeling okay, then a couple with zero energy. Sometimes, as she detailed in her new memoir Just Add Water: My Swimming Life, […]
The women’s gymnastics qualifications on Sunday morning set the stage for some history-in-the-making for later in the week: After crushing their events on July 28, Simone Biles and Suni Lee are both slated to compete in the all-around finals on August 1. Biles previously won the all-around title in 2016 in Rio, while Lee claimed […]
Zhiying Zeng was born in 1966 to a mom who coached table tennis. She picked up a paddle as soon as she could hold it, joined a junior elite team at a military sports school in Beijing at age 11, and turned pro at age 12. And like most other young athletes, she had aspirations […]
From the beginning, the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony was touted to be one for the history books, swapping an open-air boat parade down the Seine in place of traditional stadium fare for the first time. And, as viewers learned as they watched the event unfold, for another reason, too: The opening ceremony marked a […]
If you want to lose weight, you’re probably wondering which type of exercise will help you make the most progress: cardio or strength training? There are a few factors to consider when deciding which of the two training methods you should prioritize. But before you can weight hose factors, it’s important to first break down […]
On July 26, the opening ceremony will screen live at more than 150 IMAX locations across the US, according to NBC Universal. Tickets are available for purchase on Fandango. Prices start around $20 for adults, children, and seniors. Then, from July 27 to August 11, select hours of NBC Universal’s daytime Olympics coverage will be […]
Looking for a quick and effective way to ease muscle soreness from a tough workout? Percussive therapy guns (or massage guns) mimic the striking maneuvers that massage therapists use to break up knots within muscle tissue. They’re easy to use for your sore muscles and can get you back to your workouts faster. “My best […]
As one of the youngest up-and-coming stars on the US women’s Olympic soccer team, Sophia Smith might look like she’s got it all figured out on the pitch. But, as she tells SELF, her bedtime routine in preparation for it has been a work in progress. “I didn’t used to be so strict with [it], […]
Yes, we’ve only had to wait three years for this latest Olympics—thanks to COVID-postponed Tokyo—but that doesn’t mean we’re any less excited for the Paris Games. In fact, this year’s competition just might be one for the history books. With 329 medal events across 32 sports, there are plenty of opportunities for athletes to make […]
If you want a heart-pumping workout without stressing your joints, you’re in luck: This Pilates HIIT workout uses low-impact exercises to get you sweating. The final installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series, this workout offers a combination of some of your favorite things: It’s got “elements of Pilates, strength training, and high-intensity cardio,” […]