Jagger Eaton made his Olympic debut during the Tokyo Games on a broken ankle and took home bronze, providing the U.S. with the first-ever Olympic skateboarding medal in the sport’s debut. While not much time has passed, the 23-year-old Arizona native will enter the Paris Games better in both body and mind. “The biggest takeaway that I took from Tokyo was that it was 10 times gnarlier in my head than it was when I got there,” Eaton said. “I really overthought it. As much as it matters, it’s another contest and it’s exactly where every athlete who wants to be the greatest wants to be.” After Tok ..read more

Sydney Sweeney is set to play “the female Rocky,” Christy Martin in an upcoming movie biopic that will debut during May’s Cannes Film Festival, and while the multi-talented actress has wowed fans with her acting abilities in Euphoria, Anyone But You, and Immaculate, the star is especially excited about this project, and it turns out that she has the chops to back up such a strong new role. “I grappled and did kickboxing from 12-19 years old,” Sweeney told Deadline in a recent interview.  “I’ve been itching to get back into the ring, train, and transform my body. Christy’s s ..read more

Sylvester Stallone has motivated countless individuals to get strong thanks to his inspirational training montages and the down-but-never-out attitude of his most successful character, Rocky Balboa, but a recent pep talk on Instagram has divided opinion after he suggested that life is getting easier and people were tougher. Holding a vintage pair of boxing gloves used in the filming of Rocky, Sly took to Instagram on May 7, 2024, to say: “They don’t even allow these today, because they are so dangerous but that’s what they used when I did the film … and they’re literally lethal, so, I sti ..read more

Super-fit mom, Sanna-Maria Seilamo may be a popular Instagrammer with more than 750,000 followers, but she also understands that life can sometimes get in the way of a great gym session. No matter though, because with her simple 10-minute mother’s day workout routine, you can still torch the calories and get your heart pumping from the comfort of your own home. The workout, mercifully shared via her IG account @mssannamaria, is designed for those hectic days where time is at a premium but you don’t want to go off track and miss a session. “So, if you’re looking to have some fun, burn some ..read more

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Hoby Milner has the world at his cleats after the side-arming left-hander is proving once again to be an essential part of ‘The Firemen’s’ collective powers. With an average fastball of 88.5mph last season, he stalls exit velocities like few others can, and at age 33, Milner says he is finally hitting his stride not just as a player, but as a human being to boot. But, while the baseball star has his head in the game now, the Dallas-born athlete has dealt with his fair share of ups and downs. In an important chat with M&F for mental health awareness month ..read more

Recent photos of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in mixed martial arts training had some people assuming that the WWE superstar and movie actor was about to try his hand at UFC, and they were half right, because Johnson may not be gearing up for active MMA competition, but he is getting his grapple on to play a two-time UFC champ on film. Here’s what you need to know. Instagram @therockWhy is The Rock in MMA Training? DJ revealed on May 6, 2024, via Instagram that he had started MMA training in order to play the role of Mark Kerr on the silver screen. “Learning, working daily — grateful grow,” read ..read more

Life has moved fast for Cameron Brink since being selected second overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in this year’s WNBA Draft. From appearances, acclimating herself to her new teammates, and the other obligations that come with being the face of a franchise, the 22-year-old has handled it all with the poise of a 10-year vet. Brink finished her collegiate career at Stanford as the Pac-12 player of the year while averaging 17.4 points and 11.9 rebounds. She also led the nation in blocks at 3.74 per game to win the Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year. The Sparks will look for Brink’s de ..read more

In the sports world, the most notorious injury-prone muscle group is undoubtedly the hamstrings. Tune into the Olympics this summer, and you’ll probably see what I mean. Fittingly, by taking a page out of their book, it’s worth considering this fairly unconventional approach—in this case the Nordic curl hip hinge—to making them bulletproof. If you’re a lifter who either carries a lot of size and muscle mass, OR one who’s just starting out, this may be one to take heed of. For the hamstrings, a lifter is smart to focus on deadlift and curl patterns respectively, as this will tackle both of the ..read more

Discover the whispers of a potent substance from the Himalayas celebrated for its myriad health advantages: Shilajit, a unique resinous material revered in traditional medicine for centuries. Delving into its composition, potential benefits for both men and women, and the importance of selecting a high-quality source can offer valuable insights into this intriguing natural resource. Understanding Shilajit Picture this: nestled deep within the mountainous Himalayan terrain, organic matter slowly undergoes decomposition under the majestic gaze of snow-capped peaks. Over time, this intricate proc ..read more

As the popularity of female sports has thankfully risen, a pattern has emerged that seems to suggest women are more likely to become injured through their participation than men. And, while work is ongoing to determine if that really is true, one thing that science can prove is that the female menstrual cycle seems to play a crucial role in the risk of being sidelined. Fortunately, breakthrough studies are empowering women to keep giving it their all. There is already published research to show that women are far more likely to be struck with a cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury than their ma ..read more