Michael Phelps showed his love of cupping on his Instagram account (Instagram: Michael Phelps) US gymnast Alexander Naddour is also a fan. He told USA Today that it was "better than any money I've ...

Strange round markings on Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps got a lot of people wondering what happened. Turns out, it was something called cupping. Jodie Manross has cupped clients since 2011. "It ...

Michael Phelps with visible cupping marks (Image via David Ramos/Getty Images) It was in 2016, that the bruised purple circles on Michael Phelps' back and shoulders became an Olympic moment.

Michael Phelps, 31, with red welts on his back from cupping therapy. NBC There is limited research to back up the purported benefits of cupping.

Michael Phelps and other Olympic athletes in Rio are using cupping to deal with muscle soreness and pain It leaves dark red welts on your skin, but U.S. swimmers say the temporary marks are worth it ...

Cupping therapy isn't new in many parts of the world., but the ancient Chinese practice only made it into the American mainstream a few years ago, thanks to Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps ...

Olympics 2024: What is cupping and why do swimmers have red circles on their skin? ... The trend is partly due to legendary swimmer Michael Phelps who was seen with the marks in 2016.

Cupping was in the spotlight in the 2016 Rio Olympics when the marks were spotted on Phelps’ back, legs and shoulders. “I’ve done cupping for a while before meets,” Phelps said during the ...

When Michael Phelps made his debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, spectators noticed something unusual about the gold-medal-winning swimmer. ... Gymnast Alex Naddour with cupping marks.

The marks are a result of cupping therapy – also famously seen on Michael Phelps during the Rio Olympics in 2016 (where he collected his 19th of 23 gold medal) – and on countless A-listers ...

Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole Johnson, share four sons: Boomer, Beckett, Maverick and Nico. Here’s everything to know about the couple's kids.