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☆ Béla Károlyi, former gymnastics coach who trained Olympic champions, dies at 82
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Tess Demeyer | Rebecca Tauber | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Béla Károlyi, the gymnastics coach who rose to prominence by training Olympic all-around champions Nadia Comăneci and Mary Lou Retton, has died at 82, USA Gymnastics said in a statement on Saturday night. The governing body for the sport in the United States said Károlyi died on Friday, though the cause of death was not immediately clear. He quickly built his reputation in the United States after guiding Retton to gold at the 1984 Games. He was named the head coach of the 1992 Olympic team after years of his gymnasts excelling at domestic and international competitions, though many were plagued by injuries because of overtraining. In 2018, USA Gymnastics cut ties with the training center, known as the Károlyi Ranch, where instances of abuse occurred.

Persons: Béla Károlyi, Nadia Comăneci, Mary Lou Retton, Károlyi, Márta, Béla, Lawrence G, Nassar, Dominique Moceanu, Gabriela Geiculescu, Svetlana Boginskaya, ” Moceanu, Comăneci, Kerri Strug, Strug, ” Károlyi, Kim Zmeskal, Julianne McNamara, David Madison Organizations: Comăneci, USA, American, International Gymnastics Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame, Getty Locations: USA, United States, American, Romanian, Texas, Atlanta, Béla, Kolozsvár, Hungary, Cluj, Napoca, Romania, Houston

☆ Stop driving yourself crazy trying to be ripped, fit, and healthy. A nutrition coach to Olympians and CrossFitters shares how he strikes the right balance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Switching focus periodically"There's an amount of training that's going to help you get strong. There's an amount of training that's going to help you to lean out (with nutrition and everything too). And then there's an amount that's going to help you to perform at the highest levels of human performance," Molloy, who works with Olympians and professional CrossFit athletes, said. Molloy said many elite athletes essentially trade long-term health for elite performance, experiences, and, in some sports, "a boatload of money."

Persons: —, Mike Molloy, CrossFit, Molloy, Tyler Le, " Molloy Organizations: Service, —, Business Locations: Silicon

When Nemour performed it in competition in June, it produced the highest score recorded on the bars since the Tokyo Olympics. But while she may wow fans in her home country at these Games, she won’t be doing it under the French flag. Nemour’s father had an Algerian passport because his parents had been born in the country, and Nemour was entitled to one as well. At the world championships in 2023, Nemour won the silver medal on the uneven bars. She didn’t realize what the result meant for African gymnastics, she said, until she started receiving a deluge of messages and interview requests.

Persons: Kaylia, Marc Chirilcenco, Nemour, won’t, ”, Nemour’s, I’m Organizations: Paris, Games, French Locations: Tokyo, Algeria, French, Avoine, France, Algerian, Africa

Now that she has mastered it, the uneven bars routine that the gymnast Kaylia Nemour has prepared for the Paris Olympics is a sight to behold: a fluid yet treacherous 30 seconds, so tightly woven with difficulty that it has made her a medal favorite in the event. When Nemour performed it in competition last month, it produced the highest score recorded on the bars since the Tokyo Olympics. But while she may wow fans in her home country at these Games, she won’t be doing it under the French flag. Instead, Nemour, 17, is competing for Algeria, the result of a nationality switch last year that followed a protracted dispute with the French gymnastics federation — one that has seen the host nation lose out on perhaps its best chance for a medal on one of the most high-profile stages of the Games. The conflict that drove a wedge between Nemour and the French federation began with a power struggle over training sites ahead of the Games but has since devolved into accusations of overtraining, caustic exchanges and an 18-month administrative inquiry that concluded last December that the federation was “hounding” Nemour’s home gym in Avoine, a village in western France.

Persons: Kaylia Nemour, Nemour, won’t, ” Organizations: Paris, Games, French Locations: Tokyo, Algeria, French, Avoine, France

☆ Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix shares 3 tips that will make you a better runner
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFor more than a decade, Allyson Felix reigned supreme in track and field. Now 38, Felix told Business Insider how she maintained peak performance and dealt with the intense pressure of elite competition. Felix shared three lessons from her Olympic career that can help everyday athletes level up on their next run or workout. Rest days are crucialDuring her 17-year elite athletic career, Felix dominated the 200-meter sprint and helped the US women's relay team lock in multiple gold medals. Related storiesWhile it can be tempting to work out every day to make faster progress, skipping rest days can backfire and lead to overtraining, burnout, injury, and plateaus.

Persons: —, Allyson Felix, Felix, you've, you'll, It's Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Pampers, Olympic Games

☆ There are plenty of benefits to having kids participate in sports, but we should also teach them that it's OK to stop
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Soraya Chemaly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On October 29, 2022, the Michigan State Spartans, a college football team, played a game against the University of Michigan. Only two weeks before the game, media applauded the Spartans for "finally showing resilience" and breaking a four-game losing streak. Soraya Chemaly is the author of "The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma." Courtesy of Soraya ChemalyKnowing when to stop is a good thingChildren who want to stop a sport or "give up" a pursuit often feel like failures. Excerpted from The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma by Soraya Chemaly.

Persons: —, Soraya Chemaly, Angela Duckworth, Thelma Gibson Organizations: Service, Athletics, Sports, Business, Michigan State Spartans, University of Michigan, Spartans, Spartan, Michigan State, TED, Bahamian, Signal Publishers Locations: United States, Michigan

☆ A top bodybuilding coach shares the two supplements he would never take
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Top bodybuilding coach Cliff Wilson uses supplements to build muscle and stay in shape. But he avoid high-caffeine and "detox" supplements. The human body "detoxes" itself, while high-caffeine supplements can lead to overtraining and injury. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . As a top bodybuilding coach, he advises clients on what to do and what to avoid when preparing to compete, while also keeping their health in mind.

Persons: Cliff Wilson, —, Wilson Organizations: Service, Business

☆ 7 supplements a personal trainer and bodybuilding coach takes daily to grow muscle, boost energy, and stay in shape
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIndustry-leading physique coach and former bodybuilder Cliff Wilson shared with Business Insider the seven supplements he takes daily. Creatine monohydrateWilson said he takes five grams of creatine monohydrate daily to help him build muscle and support his cognition and mood. Vitamin D"Effective and cheap, vitamin D supplements help to maintain my energy and hormone levels," Wilson said. The FDA says that 400 milligrams of caffeine a day is a healthy amount, but personal tolerances vary a lot. AdvertisementPotential benefits of glutamine supplements include reducing muscle soreness after workouts, boosting the immune system, and supporting muscle recovery.

Persons: —, Cliff Wilson, Wilson, monohydrate Wilson, Rhiannon Lambert, he's Organizations: Service, Business, American Medical Association, Nutrition, Getty, FDA Locations: Chicago

☆ I want to lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger. A nutritionist said to eat more carbs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He told Business Insider that his goals are to lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger. Derek said he works out six days a week, doing four strength training sessions and two HIIT workouts. AdvertisementMolloy said Derek isn't eating enough carbs overall, which isn't ideal because he needs energy for his high-intensity workouts and strength training. "Increasing carbohydrate intake could enhance workout performance and recovery," Molloy said. "Lastly, I would just emphasize to Derek the importance of introducing phases into his training," Molloy said.

Persons: —, Derek, Mike Molloy, Molloy, Derek isn't Organizations: Service, Insider's Nutrition Clinic, Business Locations: Brussels

☆ Simone Manuel wins 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials as she continues return from overtraining syndrome
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Simone Manuel claimed a tight victory in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the US Olympic swimming trials on Sunday, edging out Gretchen Walsh by 0.02 seconds. Manuel, a five-time Olympic medalist, recorded a time of 24.13 seconds at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, almost half a second faster than her qualifying time. Having already earned a spot at this year’s Paris Olympics as a relay swimmer, the victory means that Manuel will also contest an individual event at her third Games. Al Bello/Getty ImagesAt the 2016 Rio Olympics, Manuel became the first Black woman to win a gold medal in an individual swimming event with her joint victory in the 100m freestyle, while she also won silver in the 50m freestyle. The Paris Olympics get underway on July 26, with swimming events beginning the follow day.

Persons: CNN — Simone Manuel, Gretchen Walsh, Manuel, overtraining, “, ” Manuel, Al Bello, –, Bobby Finke, David Johnston, Luke Whitlock Organizations: CNN, Indianapolis, Lucas Oil, Tokyo Games, Paris, Games, Paris Olympics Locations: Texas, Tokyo

☆ 3 top personal trainers explain why they stopped taking pre-workout supplements that boost energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

More and more people are turning to pre-workout supplements (generally known as "pre-workout") to push past those feelings. The size of the global pre-workout supplements market is expected to grow from $3.15 billion in 2021 to $26.8 billion by 2030, according to market research company Skyquest. Pre-workout supplements contain caffeinePre-workout commonly comes in the form of powders that are dissolved in water, as well as pills and liquids. Caffeine content varies from pre-workout to pre-workout, but an average serving might contain 300 milligrams of caffeine, while a cappuccino might contain around 66 milligrams. "I wouldn't take super high caffeine pre-workout supplements," he said.

Persons: —, Luke Worthington, Hayley Madigan, Cliff Wilson, Worthington, Wilson, Madigan Organizations: Service, Business Locations: London, Chicago

☆ The key to a long life? ‘Undereating’ and ice baths, says 88-year-old Gary Player, still spritely at 88th Masters
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

It’s “so far, so good” for Player, who played his last Masters in 2009 after a record 52 appearances at Augusta National. Player was renowned for his endurance across a five-decade career that reaped 165 tournament wins and nine major championships. “You do things in life for other people, and you try to have fun, and like Gary said, you’ve got to laugh.”Watson, Player and Nicklaus (left to right) drew huge crowds. “If you’re here, you are so blessed, and you should kiss the ground every day,” Player told Masters reporters on the range. “He’s a man who believed in freedom, and what he did for this great country, you can’t describe it.

Persons: CNN —, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, “, ”, Player, Jamie Squire, Overtraining, It’s, Walter Iooss Jr, Quizzed, Nicklaus, –, Watson, Gary, you’ve, ” Watson, Mike Blake, Donald Trump, Dwight D, Eisenhower Organizations: CNN, Gary, Augusta National, REDs, Nicklaus, Reuters, America, ” Locations: Augusta, India, Johannesburg, United States

☆ 5 ways to get out of a fitness rut
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Dana Santas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

At some point in most people’s fitness journeys, they hit a plateau — progress stalls and motivation wanes. Monitoring your exercise activity with a wearable device or a fitness journal can help you recognize markers of your progress. By monitoring your workouts using a fitness journal, smartphone app or wearable device, you can start recognizing indicators of your success. Remember, hitting a fitness plateau rarely means you aren’t doing enough; it’s a natural part of the journey. Leveraging the strategies above, you can break free from stagnation, reignite your passion for fitness and get back on the road to your fitness goals.

Persons: Dana Santas, you’re, George T, Doran Organizations: Pain, CNN, CNN’s

☆ REDs: These young athletes were bound for stardom until a mysterious condition derailed their running careers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

CNN —They were two exceptionally promising athletes, seemingly bound for track and field stardom, when their careers were derailed by a condition that doctors and researchers say they are only now beginning to understand. ‘Instituional buy-in’REDs’ symptoms can affect anyone, particularly athletes training in a culture that celebrates overtraining and undereating – or that has an unhealthy relationship with weight. Eventually, her blog morphed into Project RED-S – a site filled with resources for athletes, coaches and supporters. Access to “dietician input … and appropriate psychological support if it’s needed,” can also help prevent and treat REDs, Dr. Jawad says. Woolven’s Project RED-S aims to provide that support she lacked and initiatives like this allow Cain to envision a future that “looks really bright.”“I’m hopeful,” Cain says.

Persons: CNN —, Mary Cain, Pippa Woolven, Martin Rickett, ” Dr, Farrah Jawad, wouldn’t, Dr, Kathryn Ackerman, Cain, Woolven, you’re, ”, “, Eric Draper, marathoner Alberto Salazar, “ It’s, you’re undereating, Salazar, Women’s, ” Salazar, Jessica Rinaldi, ” Cain’s, Dave Thompson, ” accidently, ‘ Instituional, Ackerman, ‘, Nobody, Jawad, Matt Dunham, “ it’s, ” Cain Organizations: CNN, Championships, Florida State University, REDs, British Universities, Colleges Sports, Pure Sports, CNN Sport, IOC, Harvard Medical School, Sports Medicine Division, Boston Children’s Hospital, Nike Oregon Project, Reuters, The New York Times, Nike, Oregonian, Oregon Project, Sports, Doping Agency, New York Times, Florida State, ’ REDs, Health, New, National Trust, Atalanta NYC Locations: London, British, Tallahassee, “, America, ”

☆ 5 tips to improve overall fitness, according to celebrity trainers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Dana Santas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

To dispel the myths and provide practical advice anyone can use, I tapped five of my celebrity trainer friends to help share tips we wish everyone knew to improve their overall fitness. That means less consistent schedules with more vacations, parties and dinners out — more of everything that can sabotage fitness without daily discipline. Courtesy Dana SantasAn easy way to add nonnegotiable daily wellness habits consistently to your lifestyle is by stacking fitness habits with other essential daily chores or hygiene. Recovery is just as important as trainingToo many exercise devotees experience overtraining syndrome, wondering why they aren’t improving their fitness. Using these tips, everyone can approach fitness like a celebrity, which is to say — like a human being navigating the demands of a full life.

Persons: Dana Santas, that’s, it’s, Don Saladino, Ryan Reynolds, Anne Hathaway, Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan, ”, Jen Widerstrom, Scott Hubbard, Widerstrom, Brian Nguyen, Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson, “, Nguyen, Ashley Borden, Khloe Kardashian, ” Borden, Rudy Reyes, Reyes Organizations: Pain, CNN, physiques, Hollywood, ”, Arena Football, Los Angeles, Forces, US Marine Corps, CNN’s Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Raducanu says she sometimes wishes she had not won US Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 18 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she sometimes wishes she had not won the Grand Slam due to the pressure that came with the success and instant fame. "That moment on the court, when I was celebrating, I was like, I would literally trade any struggle in the world for this moment," Raducanu told the Sunday Times. The win came with praise but also exposed Raducanu to a previously unknown world, often ruthless and paved with expectations. When I won I was extremely naive," Raducanu said. Raducanu missed this year's French Open and will be absent from Wimbledon too while she recovers from surgery on her wrists and ankle.

Persons: Emma Raducanu, Raducanu, I've, I'd, it's, Sebastian Sachs, Anita Kobylinska, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Former U.S, Sunday Times, U.S ., Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: Former, Gdansk

In the years that followed, male athletes treated their first sub-four-minute mile as a watershed moment – a rite of passage on the way to becoming a top middle-distance runner. “Back then, getting under that four-minute mile was a big thing, especially for milers,” he added. Edmund Hilary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay had become the first people to summit the world’s highest peak the year before, and the first four-minute mile duly became running’s own Everest summit, expanding perceptions of human potential. Wes Santee, seen here competing in a three-mile cross-country race, came close to running a sub-four-minute mile during his career. “It still has some mystique,” Magness says about the status of the four-minute mile today.

☆ Inside Nike: Sources share claims of sexism, cheating, abuse at the world's wokest brand
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Joshua Hunt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +51 min

The conservative blowback came as no surprise to Parker, who told Nike's board of directors to expect some short-term backlash. In late 2014, the BBC sent a film crew to Portland to interview several former Oregon Project employees. "He would be at the side of the track calling out runners' splits but wouldn't call Kara's out," Adam Goucher told me. When people asked why she left the Oregon Project, she said it was a "personal decision." "I don't think it has anything to do with who the CEO is," Goucher told me.

☆ How Tom Brady, LeBron James, Serena Williams and more older athletes can refuse to retire
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-19 | by ( Dr. Jalal Baig | Dr. Jalal Baig Is A Physician | Writer Based In Chicago. His Work Has Appeared In The Washington Post | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Despite that, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback led the league in regular season passing yards, completions and touchdown passes. And he was the starting quarterback in four of the past six Super Bowls, bagging three Lombardi Trophies in that span. At the game Brady attended, Ronaldo became the highest scorer in FIFA history after netting his 807th career goal. Not everyone is brimming with the baseline talents of James or Brady or has the discipline or resources to stick with such regimens. With time, this may radically alter how athletes at all levels are nurtured, and even how nonathletes fend off the crippling effects of age.

☆ The Eteri Expiration Date: Kamila Valieva and Russia's quest for figure skating gold
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-07 | by ( Gabrielle Paluch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Russia's Kamila Valieva is the first female figure skater to land a quad at the Olympics. Kamila Valieva has made Olympics history in Beijing by landing two quadruple jumps – paving the way for a Gold in the team figure skating competition. The Quad Squad – Kamila Valieva, Anna Scherbakova, and Alexandra Trusova – at the ISU European Figure Skating Championships on Jan. 15, 2022. Kamila Valieva of Russia performs during the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in January in Tallinn, Estonia. Vladimir Pesnya/Epsilon/Getty ImagesCoach Eteri Tutberidze with skater Alexandra Trusova at the Russian Figure Skating Championships in 2021.

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