It’s important for athletes to properly nourish their bodies for top performance. But different sports and events require varied yet balanced eating patterns.
Eating like an Olympian means more than just consuming the right number of calories. Understanding what, when, and how to eat for the demands of your particular sport can give...
As you watch the world’s best athletes compete, keep in mind the common injuries that gymnasts encounter, how to prevent them, and effective treatment options for all athletes—from beginners to...
There’s no doubt about it: Olympic athletes are truly incredible to watch. Yet despite their seemingly superhuman abilities, they have the same health care needs and vulnerabilities as the rest...
Rugby is a thrilling, fast-paced sport that is known to be high-risk due to the intense nature of the game and lack of safety gear. Despite the dangers of high-speed...
Climbing is an exhilarating sport that requires strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Learn about the three types of sport climbing and its common injuries.
Whether you’re swimming laps to keep fit or to get race-day ready, it’s important to perfect your form before diving into the sparkling blue waters. Here are some tips to...
Skateboarding can be a risky sport, so knowing common injuries, along with how to prevent and treat them, is important to staying safe and healthy on your board.
Speed skating is an exciting, fast-paced sport. Pulling off such a move—without injury or collision—requires a unique combination of balance, power, and speed.
When Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics this week and chose her mental health over a potential Olympic medal, it showed that mental health issues affect everyone—no matter how successful...
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has officially opened the doors to its High Performance Center at the Utah Olympic Oval. The new facility will provide support for elite athletes...
The first Olympic Games to be held in South America come with some unique challenges, along with the usual threats to health and safety that every Olympic Game presents.
On Sunday night, Michael Phelps won his nineteenth Olympic gold in the men's relay. As he donned his gold medal, the champion swimmer also sported several unusual, perfectly round marks...
