FITNESS & NUTRITION NEWS

September 13, 2023

Therabody Doubles Down in Beauty Launching TheraFace Mask

The new product innovation, TheraFace Mask, is an FDA cleared, powerful and effective LED light therapy mask that is clinically proven to reduce signs of aging, firm skin and increase radiance. The mask's 648 medical-grade Red, Red + Infrared and Blue LED lights—three times more than the leading competitor—provide full-face...

August 29, 2023

Alo Yoga Launches Supplement Line, Continuing Wellness Push

Alo Yoga has mindfully moved into the supplement space, recently unveiling new gel-based ingestible wellness products and partnering with Sephora to launch its beauty and recovery line in stores in early September. Athletech

August 14, 2023

Let’s Talk About Menopause and Running

Women don’t stop training after age 40, so why aren’t we openly discussing how to adjust and adapt as our bodies go through seismic shifts? Women's Running

July 12, 2023

How hot is too hot to exercise outside?

As climate change leads to record-high temperatures around the world, dangerously hot days are prompting questions about when it’s too hot to exercise outdoors. The stakes are high. The consequences of a too-hot workout “range from feeling thirsty to death,” said Clare Minahan, a sports scientist at Griffith University in...

July 4, 2023

CTE diagnosed in professional female athlete for first time

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, has largely been connected with men who played American football. But it's not just a men's disease. Scientists at the Australian Sports Brain Bank announced Monday that Heather Anderson, a former Australian rules football player, has become the first professional female athlete to be...

July 2, 2023

LPGA golfer Amy Olson to compete in US Women’s Open while seven months pregnant

Amy Olson has already played in one women's golf major while pregnant. She will get the chance again. Olson will be seven months pregnant when she competes this weekend at the U.S. Women's Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, the first time a women's major tournament is being held...

June 23, 2023

Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day

GymBird, which offers resources and tools to help individuals improve their health and fitness, is seeking to hire a "Chief Step Officer," according to the job posting. The selected candidate will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps. FOX29

June 21, 2023

What you should know about muscle memory to help you stay fit

Understanding how both kinds of muscle memory work can help you get off to a strong start if you’re establishing a new fitness routine or rebooting one after a break. cnn Health

June 1, 2023

Cycle Syncing Is Trendy. Does It Work?

Professional athletes and fitness influencers say that timing workouts around their menstrual cycles has big benefits. Experts are less certain. The New York Times

May 22, 2023

Serena Williams’ Will Perform brand launches at Walmart

Introduced as a direct-to-consumer brand in December, Will Perform products will be sold in over 3,000 Walmart stores beginning next month, according to a release sent to Retail Dive. Adding Walmart to its current retail mix will more than double Will Perform’s brick-and-mortar footprint, placing it in almost 5,000 doors...

April 30, 2023

Processed Food Perfection

It’s important to define what constitutes a processed food before passing judgment on them. There’s a range of refinement on our supermarket shelves. Slowtwitch

April 13, 2023

You Shouldn’t Trail Run Alone. But If You Do, Here’s How to Stay Safe

In almost any trail running or hiking safety guide, “don’t go alone” is inevitably in there, and it is solid advice. It generally is safer to run with someone else. If you get injured, you have someone who will call emergency services and help you. If you’re somewhere with large...

March 23, 2023

Is Your Hormonal Birth Control Affecting Your Athletic Performance?

Athletes of all levels have considered whether their choice of birth control might influence how they train, recover, and perform. But the answer is complicated. Here’s what you need to know. Outside+

January 12, 2023

Are Protein Bars Actually Good for You?

The global market for protein bars is growing quickly and expected to swell to more than $2 billion by the end of 2026. Despite the advertising, nutrition experts say that protein bars aren’t all that healthy. The New York Times (paywall)

January 11, 2023

4th Annual International Women’s Day Bike Ride Spreads the Message of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

LOMBARD, Illinois /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - On March 8-12, 2023, nonprofit Inspyrd Movement™ will be hosting their 4th annual International Women’s Day – Together We Ride™ global cycling event. As in years past, participants are encouraged to ride their bikes anywhere, any distance, outdoors or inside, in a group or solo...

January 10, 2023

Elite athletes are no longer ashamed of their periods — and tracking their menstrual cycles may even be a secret weapon

The problem for elite athletes and everyday people alike is that science knows very little about the menstrual cycle, especially when it comes to fitness and performance. But it's such a big factor when it comes to women's sport and how they perform. If only people can find ways to...

December 21, 2022

80-Year-Old Climber Kris Machnick Reminds Us It’s Never Too Late

Kris Machnick is not going to let a little thing like a birthday stand in the way of her goals. She celebrated her most recent lap around the sun by training hard at Pacific Edge Climbing Gym in Santa Cruz, California, an integral part of her preparation—which also includes CrossFit,...

December 15, 2022

How are sports nutrition brands catering to the female athlete?

Female focused sports nutrition (SN) brands are successfully bringing taboo health challenges out from under the table but those looking to cater to female athletes should harness technology to bring the power of knowledge to the female consumer, says an industry expert. Nutra Ingredients

December 9, 2022

Serena Williams Launches New Lifestyle Brand ‘Will Perform’

Tennis champion, Serena Williams, enters her next chapter with a new lifestyle brand of performance-care products design to redefine and ritualize self-care. ESSENCE

October 31, 2022

American Taylor Knibb Dominates at the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Presented by Utah Sports Commission

ST. GEORGE, Utah /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - In a day that was all about the sport’s top women, Taylor Knibb of the USA overpowered the competition at the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. At just 24 years old, Knibb used a 23:54 swim, a 2:14...

October 27, 2022

The Difference Between Zero-Sugar and Electrolyte Sports Drinks

Sugar-free sports drinks are made with artificial sweeteners, such as sucralose, and are generally lower in calories and carbohydrates than regular sports drinks. However, this doesn’t mean they’re completely void of electrolytes. Outside Online

October 12, 2022

Women say popular F-Factor diet gave them serious health issues: lawsuit

A group of women from around the country say the popular F-Factor “fad” diet made them very sick – in some cases causing intestinal bleeding or requiring them to get emergency surgery, according to a new lawsuit. The plaintiffs — eight women from multiple states — claim they suffered serious...

September 28, 2022

Here’s Why Women May Want to Eat More Potassium-Rich Foods

Potassium is a mineral of key importance for runners.  Alongside sodium, it balances electrolyte levels which help stave off muscle cramps as well as regulating heart rate. Making sure you have the right electrolytes in the summer and for long endurance runs, is part of a runner’s checklist. Now, a...

September 6, 2022

Female Runners Should Be Aware of Ferritin Levels

For people assigned female at birth, normal ferritin levels are between 14.7 and 205.1 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), according to the Cleveland Clinic. That’s a massive range. For female athletes, levels of at least 25 ng/ml can be advantageous for performance, time to exhaustion, and VO2 Max, according to older...

August 8, 2022

Nike Is Launching a Maternity Training Program

Nike wants to make it easier for pregnant and postpartum people to get back into sport. The athletic giant revealed its global maternity training program today, dubbed Nike (Move) Like a Mother. The new Nike Training Club app program, according to the company, is aimed at offering guidance and support...