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There’s a lot we get wrong about intrusive thoughts. Although they’re sometimes mistaken as unusual ideas or embarrassing opinions, intrusive thoughts are more than unconventional — they’re completely unwanted. Rather than normal anxiety about school, finances, or relationships, these thoughts are disturbing, unsettling, and can cause significant distress (the idea that you may lose a

Tennis is incredibly fun to watch even when you’re not totally sure what’s going on — but it’s even more gripping when you’re in the know. During the 2023 US Open, the match between Coco Gauff and Laura Siegemund was undeniably high energy. But understanding the rules around time violations — and how Siegemund was

If you’ve ever watched gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz perform gravity-defying feats, you’ve probably wistfully imagined yourself being *that* strong and flexible. The truth? Those fabulous moves are built on callisthenics: the body-weight workout style that prioritises using your own body as the weight. Practising body-weight moves is an effective way to build functional strength and sculpt

Every athlete has their pre-game rituals. Whether it’s a mantra before hitting the track or a special drink order and music playlist, pros tend to stick to a routine before the start of a competition. You’ll probably see a few of them at the upcoming 2024 Olympics. One ritual that’s sure to make an appearance:

With warm and empowering messaging, instructor Mercedes Owens leads this 30-minute glutes session with tons of laughs, all while putting in the work. “Everything doesn’t have to be pretty or perfect. Sometimes you have to trek through the mud, get dirty, and walk away from things stronger,” she tells the class during the lower-body burn.

Disney+Disney+ “Star Wars: The Acolyte” is the latest installment to the Star Wars universe on Disney+, and as a huge Star Wars fan, I was hooked. I wasn’t alone, either. The first episode of season one amassed over 4.8 million views in one day, then launched into hyperspace with over 11.1 million views after five

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

I’m afraid I ruined Sydney Ertl’s day. When we connected on the phone on a Tuesday, the college senior was on a high. Just a few days before, her University of Minnesota cheerleading squad had placed seventh out of 21 in their division, Group Stunt, at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) & Universal Dance Association

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.

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

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

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