Warm up watchin' surfer girl shredding vids

Next week, championship-winning American longboard surfers Lindsay Steinriede and Kassia Meador (pictured above) are tearin’ it up at the second-annual World Longboard Championship in Hainan, China. While we’re reluctantly bundling up in sweaters and puffer coats, we can’t help but long for...

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Warm up right! Smart stretches for every sport

Dynamic stretching is super important before any workout or big game. But what kinds of stretches are perf for your sport? Here’s our fave all-over routine with recommendations to prep for everything from running to golf. Liven Up Your Legs Any sport...

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Olympics, then and now: Vintage pics you've gotta see

Ever wondered what the modern Olympics looked like at its inception in the nineteenth century? Or what women used wear while swimming or shooting arrows? Hop into our time machine and go way, way back in Olympic history. It’s time to go vintage...

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9 young Olympians you should be watching

The United States is sending 530 athletes to London for the 2012 Olympic Games—and more than half of the athletes are female. While GL will be following all of the athletes from now through the closing ceremony on August 12, we’ve got our...

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Do you know what's crashing your pool party? Germs!

Everyone gets sick in the winter, right? Mom warns you to wash your hands constantly, to cough into your elbow, to try not to touch door handles. But what about in the summer? You’re safe then, right? Not so fast, chicas. Info from...

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We Tried It: Synchronized swimming

It always seems to be hard to stay in shape during the last days of summer With all the free time to nosh on junk food and soda, sometimes a girl just can’t help herself! Taking advantage of your local...

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We Tried It: Paddleboarding

Want to feel like you’re standing on water? Grab a paddleboard the next time you’re heading to the lake or river. This aquatic sport is a zen-like fusion of canoeing and surfing. As a huge fan of kayaking, canoeing’s...

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Training tips from surfer Maya Gabeira

It’s International Surfing Day! Celebrate by hanging ten, or getting some serious inspiration from one of our fave surfer girls. Maya’s 24 and at the top of her game. Here’s what else she has to say about tackling some the of world’s biggest waves...

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Get the heads up on surfing with Vanina Walsh

Vanina Walsh is making a splash in the surfing world. When this fourteen-year-old surfer isn’t adding trophies to her staggering collection of awards (70 in total), she’s modeling for Roxy and designing surfboard graphics. Wowza! We got hold of this...

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