Heidi Wachter

Here are a few tips to help you choose the right weighted vest for you.

Want stronger bones and muscles? Try wearing a weighted vest when you work out.

If the idea of regular icy morning showers leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Fortunately, benefits of cold-water immersion begin with a single exposure. Learn more.

Hot springs, saunas, hammams, and other heat therapies boast a range of benefits for body and mind. These are just a few.

Ritual saunas and cold plunges have long been central practices in many cultures, and research now shows they can boost circulation, immune function, and mental clarity. Here’s the science behind hot and cold therapies.

You did it! Now it’s time to recover. Discover how to fuel your body to reduce fatigue, ease soreness, and rebuild for your next challenge.

Here’s how to cross the finish line with energy to spare.

Experimenting with your nutrition strategy before your race is as important as deciding what shoes you’re going to wear. Dial in your fueling plan with this expert advice.

Figuring out your race-day nutrition strategy is an essential element of your training. Dial in your nutrition and fueling plan to support your athletic performance with this expert advice.

The health benefits of gardening go beyond reaping a harvest of vegetables and fruits.

Gardening is a great workout, but it may cause a lot of wear and tear on the body. These moves can help you tackle yard projects big and small.

Look for smaller, more abundant species, buy a share in a community-supported fishery, and four other tips to find sustainable seafood.

Some fish are high in mercury, overfished, or caught in a way that is harmful for the environment. Here are some seafood to avoid.

Pole and line, spearfishing and harpooning, trolling, and floating fish traps are some of the most sustainable methods out there. Here’s why.

Overfishing happens in both oceans and lakes.

Fish are frequently contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. Here are some tips on how to avoid toxins when you eat fish.

Fish offers a host of health benefits, but pollution, overfishing, and human-rights abuses have muddied the waters. Learn how to make more sustainable choices.

Take these simple actions to help support the Great Lakes and waterways across the globe.

Cold conditioning offers a variety of health benefits, but it’s important to stay safe when it’s cold outside. Here’s how.