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Can Motherhood Make Us Better Athletes?
Forget Couch to 5K, maybe it should be Delivery Room to Marathon. While many postpartum mamas complain of the toll their pregnancies took on their bodies, doctors claim that the experience may make them more powerful than they were before conceiving a child. Researchers from Michigan State University and John Moores University in Liverpool have found that increases in blood volume and hormones that occur during pregnancy can improve the body's muscle strength, allowing women to excel at athletic activities.
7 Fitness Tips From Olympian Dara Torres
Swimmer Dara Torres is one woman who's inspired me to stay active and healthy for years to come. At 41, she won three silver medals swimming in Beijing, so she's living proof that you only get fitter with age. Here are some tips from a Self magazine exclusive interview with Dara Torres, to help you stay healthy as you age.
Dara Torres Talks About Staying Fit and Not Acting Your Age
Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dara Torres, the amazing Olympian, swimmer, and mom who made headlines at Beijing when she swam for a comeback at age 41. She won three silver medals and also won me over.
Not only did Torres give me lots of great advice on health, training, and fitness, but she also shared some insight on how she balances intense training with a (relatively) normal personal life.
Dara Torres Proves Age Is Just a Number
Even while cooling off in the pool, Dara Torres looks smokin' on the cover of More magazine. In the April issue, one of my favorite Olympians talks about her new memoir, fittingly titled Age Is Just a Number, as well as body image issues and performance-enhancing drugs. Meanwhile, her career is going swimmingly: She's training for the world championships in Rome this Summer.
Dara Torres Just Had Shoulder Surgery?!
Dara Torres left Beijing with her three silver medals in tow, and went almost straight to the operating room. This means the 41-year-old comeback kid mama — and hot mama at that — was swimming in pain. I couldn't tell, could you?
Where in the World Is Dara Torres?
I have been officially diagnosed with Olympic swimming fever. How about you? Superstar Michael Phelps is all over the news, breaking records left and right, but where in the world is Dara Torres.
Courtside to Poolside: Women in Sports Weekend
Not only did we have a three day weekend, but the world of women's sports was alive with excitement.
Whether you were watching Wimbledon or not, a sister on sister final match must intrigue you. The Williams sisters dueled it out in an exciting final match (7/5, 6/4).
Get Motivated: 41-Year-Old Swimmer Goes For Olympic Gold
Need a little motivation to get off your butt these days? How about Dara Torres? This Olympic swimmer is coming out of retirement for hopes at swimming in the Olympics this August.
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Wonder Woman: Dara Torres
All eyes have been on Olympian golden boy Michael Phelps, but swimmer Dara Torres is in a league of her own. At 41, this mama is the oldest Olympian to ever compete in the aquatic races and this was her fifth time doing so.
After taking silver in the individual 50 meter freestyle and another silver in the 4x100 meter relay, Dara who has one child isn't thinking about how she'll celebrate, she's figuring out how to get back into mommy mode.
Pop Quiz: From Kim Kardashian to Dara Torres
April is halfway over, and Easter has passed. It has been a busy week here at FitSugar — did you catch all the info we covered? Take this short quiz and see.
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