Female Athletes
Girls: Start Strength Training with Bridging Exercises
Although there are several leg exercises women can use to build strength, gain muscle and tone, the two I most strongly recommend are the Two-Legged Bridge and Single-Leg Bridge. Bridge [...]
Female Swimmers: 3 Tips to Prevent Common Injuries
It's impossible to completely eliminate injury from the sport of women's swimming. The sport places tremendous stress on the body, which can lead to breakdown over time. However, there are [...]
Ronda Rousey to Headline Debut on UFC 157 in February
On Feb. 23, Ronda Rousey, UFC's first officially signed female fighter, will headline her debut on UFC 157, broadcast on PPV from Anaheim, Calif. After weeks of speculation about when [...]
Allyson Felix Mentor Teens Through ACUVUE 1-DAY Contest
After earning an Olympic gold medal this summer in London, Allyson Felix is hard at work helping other athletes reach their goals. Recently, thanks to the ACUVUE 1-DAY Contest, one lucky winner [...]
Girls: Use These Drills to Become a Complete Basketball Player
Although it wasn't always the case, today's game of basketball is the same regardless of gender. Therefore, female basketball players can do any of the drills that guys do. Just [...]
Ski in Style: adidas by Stella McCartney Collection
Unveiled on Nov. 26, the adidas by Stella McCartney Fall/Winter collection successfully marries two often conflicting themes—style and active wear. (See what else is going on with adidas.) As part of [...]
5 Best Bodyweight Arm Exercises For Female Athletes
Balanced training is a key to any type of training plan. However, since most sports are leg-dominated, female athletes tend to overwork their legs and neglect training their upper bodies. [...]
ACL Injury Prevention Tips for Female Athletes
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common in female athletes, and they have serious consequences. Most of these injuries require surgery and 6 months to a year of rehabilitation. They [...]
Gatorade Player of the Year Breanna Stewart Is the Real Deal
Despite carrying the label of “the next big thing” in women’s basketball, Breanna Stewart didn’t make a big production out of her college decision. In fact, in a recent interview [...]
UFC Signs First Female Fighter, Ronda Rousey
The Ultimate Fighting Championship recently signed its first official female competitor, Ronda Rousey. The signing is sure to open the gates to future female fighters looking to enter the organization. [...]