The transition out of competitive sports can impact an athlete's relationship with their body, fitness, and self-worth. As former Division I soccer player Autumn Muckenhirn described, "One moment, you ...

When we think of body image issues, many might think of women struggling to conform to impossible ideals of beauty and thinness. Much less often do people think or talk about how and why men could ...

Body image issues are sometimes thought to mainly affect women. But some surveys estimate around 28% of men aged 18 and over regularly struggle with their body image. Yet, despite evidence showing ...

A new study looked at how body-related emotions and recalling embarrassing or proud memories of participants’ bodies would affect task performance. Participants who recalled embarrassing stories ...

It’s well-established that girls and women feel a ton of pressure to have the “perfect body”—but it doesn’t only weigh heavily on them. Guys, too, deal with endless societal expectations to bulk or ...

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Here’s how you can develop a healthier relationship with your body and redefine masculinity in a more inclusive and realistic way. What comes to your mind when you think about superheroes from the ...

At just 23 years old, my life as a professional dancer has been filled with experiences most people only dream of — gold medals, international travel and training with legends. But behind the ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...

Strength training should be a staple of any fitness routine. In addition to increasing muscle strength and mass, regular strength training helps maintain strong bones, improve balance and offers ...

When we think of ballet, we often imagine lithe, lean, long-limbed ballerinas gracefully and effortlessly performing demanding technical feats. However, maintaining a body that fulfills this aesthetic ...