Off the Court With Beach Volleyball Olympian Misty May-Treanor


Updated 05/03/12 10:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Misty May-Treanor Interview

The daughter of an Olympian and wife of a Major League Baseball player, professional beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor knows a thing or two about competing. She even tangoed her way across the stage in Dancing With the Stars a few seasons ago. After winning back-to-back Olympic gold with teammate Kerri Walsh in Athens and Bejing, the duo is hoping for top honors again this Summer in Read more

Kerri Walsh Shares Her Couples Beach Workout


Updated 08/03/10 3:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kerri Walsh Shares How She and Her Husband Work Out Together

The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in pairs beach volleyball. Every now and then, my husband, Casey, and I work out together. When we do, we usually do intervals. We'll warm up with a nice jog on the beach. Then we'll do beach sprints. We sprint from one lifeguard station to the next, then we jog to the next lifeguard station, and then Read more

Kerri Walsh on Getting Back in the Game


Updated 07/22/10 5:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kerri Walsh Discusses Playing Volleyball Competitively Months After Having a Baby

The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in pairs beach volleyball. It was a little intense and overwhelming being back on the court, which is scary 'cause it was fours. When I get back to my real job it will probably be that intense times 10. Right now though, I am just trying to take the right steps to getting back to competing. The night Read more

Gabby Reece Returns to the World of Pro Volleyball


Updated 05/28/10 5:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Gabby Reece Returning to Professional Volleyball

Volleyball superstar Gabrielle Reece made a big announcement this week: the 40-year-old mom is returning to the pro volleyball circuit this July. Calling it her "comeback," Gabby told ABC News that she decided to play on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) circuit this year because of changes its new owners made. Those changes include a shorter competition schedule and the return Read more

Introducing Fit Blogger Olympian Kerri Walsh!


Updated 05/04/10 10:06 AM · Posted by · 16 comments

Olympic Volleyball Medalist Kerri Walsh Talks About Getting in Shape

Editor's note: The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in beach volleyball. It seems like moments ago that I was flying home from Beijing with my second Olympic gold medal in hand. It was a magical moment, but not quite as special as finding out just afterward that that I was pregnant with my first child. Joey was born in May of last year, Read more

Olympian Kerri Walsh Is Sick of Being Skinny Soft


Updated 07/07/09 1:41 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Olympian Kerri Walsh Is Sick of Being Skinny Soft

Olympic beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh gave birth to her first child last month, and of course everyone's interested in her post-baby body. Kerri told People magazine, "36 lbs. is the official number. I just didn't want to hit 40 because that would be 200 lbs. But I feel pretty silly now that I see Joey." As a professional athlete, Kerri's sense of body image goes beyond the numbers on the Read more

Train Like an Olympian: Misty May-Treanor Beach Sprints


Updated 08/01/08 5:15 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Train Like an Olympian: Misty May-Treanor Beach Sprints

For me, the biggest surprise of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games was women's beach volleyball. I had never seen bikini clad women play a game so fiercely. I cheered from the edge of my seat. Misty May-Treanor and her partner, Kerri Walsh, will once again be hitting the sand at the games in Beijing. The duo plays together professionally and has broken many records, winning 17 straight tournaments Read more

Volleyball Tourney: Take it From Eva Longoria


Updated 05/24/07 12:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Volleyball Tourney: Take it From Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria took a minute out of her busy wedding preparation schedule to participate in a Celebrity Charity Volleyball Tournament - the tournament raised funds for PADRES Contra El Cancer. Eva is definitely working hard to be toned and stress free on her big day. Beach volleyball is a fabulous way to burn off a few extra calories and steam. You can always join a league. I'm a big fan of Read more

Get Moving and Say I Do: Ways to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding


Updated 04/26/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Incorporate Fitness Into Your Wedding

Fitness fanatics have a tough time separating workouts from life, so why should their wedding be any different? Here are some ways to bring an active lifestyle into your big day. Send out fitness-themed save-the-date cards with you and your partner doing something active, like standing on surfboards with a sign that says, "Water you waiting for? Put this date on your calendar!" Or use a play on Read more

Olympic Athletes No Longer Required to Play in Their Bikinis


Updated 03/28/12 4:37 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beach Volleyball Uniform Rules

Olympic volleyball players jump high above the net or throw themselves into the sand all while wearing nothing more than sporty bathing suits. Well the women do at least, while their male counterparts play in shorts and tank tops. And now, thanks to a new rule served up by the International Volleyball Federation, women beach volleyball players will be able to trade their bathing suit bottoms for Read more