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Paris 2024: The Paralympic Games in 5 Figures

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Two days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, scheduled for August 28 starting at 8 p.m., you may be wondering what this global event has in store for you. Here is everything you need to know about the Paralympic Games in the capital in 5 figures.

26
Aug
2024

Gym, yoga or Pilates: how to choose the right exercise mat?

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A must-have accessory when doing fitness exercises, Pilates, or yoga, the mat comes in a multitude of models in sports stores. If you don't know what to choose among this plethora of options, check out our buying guide! We will explain how to choose the right exercise mat.

08
Aug
2024

The Perseids: a meteor shower

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Shooting stars fascinate the general public and can inspire more than one amazed observer to take up astronomy. This spectacular celestial phenomenon is due to dust from asteroids or comets that the Earth passes through. The Perseids are among the oldest recorded meteor showers. They are also one of the most magical phenomena of the year. Get ready to be dazzled: you can observe them in August!

06
Aug
2024

Kayak Cross: 5 Things to Know About This Spectacular Discipline

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If you think you know everything about canoeing and kayaking from following Tony Estanguet's exploits since the Sydney Olympics in 2000, you might be surprised by a whole new Olympic discipline... More intense and more spectacular, this race between four paddlers is experiencing phenomenal growth. Here are 5 things to know about kayak cross.

05
Aug
2024

Dietary supplements for athletes: what are the risks?

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Once reserved for bodybuilders, dietary supplements and protein-enriched products are becoming more widespread, including among casual athletes. However, be cautious: sports supplements are not without risks! The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) is raising the alarm about their composition and potential side effects. Here's an explanation.

01
Aug
2024

Paris 2024: 5 things to know about the Olympic cauldron

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The Olympic cauldron in the shape of a hot air balloon made a sensation during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on Friday, July 26, when it soared into the sky of the capital. However, being attached to a balloon is not its only peculiarity! Here are 5 things to know about the Paris 2024 Games cauldron.

29
July
2024

Alice Milliat: The Creator of the Women's Olympic Games

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Have you heard of Alice Milliat? Her name, long forgotten, resurfaces on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Games. It must be said that this feminist organized the first Women's Olympic Games in history in the early 1920s. Her determination allowed women to enter the Olympic adventure on the same level as male athletes. We invite you to discover this woman with an extraordinary destiny.

25
July
2024

Pickleball: The New Trendy Racket Sport

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At a press conference at Wimbledon on July 7, 2024, Novak Djokovic stated that tennis clubs are in danger because they risk being converted to padel or pickleball. But do you know this increasingly popular new racket sport? I invite you to discover this trendy discipline in 5 questions.

19
July
2024

Footvolley: 5 Things to Know About This Amazing Beach Sport

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Summer is the perfect season for playing footvolley, a team sport that lives up to its name! Indeed, it is on the beach that enthusiasts gather to play this ball game, which borrows some of its rules from football and others from volleyball. Here are 5 things to know about this increasingly popular beach sport.

11
July
2024

Running, jogging or brisk walking: what are the differences and benefits?

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Walking and running are among the most accessible physical activities for the general public. However, there are nuances between running, jogging, and brisk walking. I suggest we take a look at the differences and benefits of these various disciplines.

10
July
2024
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