And how it’s making me a better person — Parkour. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Is it videos of young people on social media recklessly jumping from one rooftop to the next on high-rise buildings? …

Why it started and whether or not we should bring it back — If you were part of the K-12 public education system in the United States, then you probably took the Presidential Fitness Test in your physical education (PE) class. This test may or may not have brought back positive memories from your childhood. For the lovers of exercise and those looking…

In 2015, I competed in my last championship meet as a collegiate track and field athlete. It was a bitter-sweet ending knowing that I will never spike up again. There are people I know who joined local club teams or competed unattached after college. It seemed very inviting at the…

The case for why grown-ups should be allowed on the swings, too. — You chase a skittering ball of light across the tile floor, coming to a stop in front of the human. It has its shoes on, so it’ll probably be going out today, leaving the house to you. It always closes the door when it goes out, which is annoying because…

On August 21st, the professional track and field world had their first major post-Olympic competition on US soil in a northwestern city called Eugene in Oregon. This competition is known as the Prefontaine “Pre” Classic. …

Why being the “Jack and Jill of all trades” should extend to fitness — In the athletic world, we’re taught to specialize in a sport that’s ideal for our body type and ability. Being tall means one will be a good fit for sports like basketball and volleyball. Being big and tall means one will be a good fit for American football, rugby, water…

Why no explanation is needed for doing what you love to do — In the world of gymnastics, the 2021 GK US Classic was held in Indianapolis, Indiana two weeks ago. This competition is one of three final tests before the team is chosen for the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games. This meet had a lot of anticipation for many reasons. The 2020 season…

It wasn’t a flawless victory, but it was pretty victorious. Mortal Kombat is a fighting game that was created two decades ago. Over the years as the game evolved, new characters were introduced and many interesting storylines and plots were developed. In 1995, the first movie adaptation of the video…

Without worrying about weight — When one wants to adopt a healthier lifestyle, they may feel that it should start with a scale to see how much mass is on their body. The fixation on weight and physique has caused some people to become obsessive about it and go on extreme diet and fitness regimens…