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5 Ways to Train Like an Athlete
Expert advice on becoming a better athlete through cultivating a better perspective on being a human — and not just a human body.

The Trials and Tribulations of the Everyday Athlete
We often push our bodies to their limits — and that’s not always a good thing. Here's how to balance athletic pursuits with respect for your body, your mind, and your loved ones.

6 Cross-Training Activities to Try
Improve your fitness and performance by cross-training outside your go-to activity.

6 Cone Drills to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Staying light on your feet is essential to playing pickleball. Professional pickleball player Catherine Parenteau offers these six cone-drill exercises to help you cover the court.

How to Improve Your Pickleball Game
Pickleball requires strength, speed, and agility. Our experts share some tips to improve your game.

Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?
Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.

What Happens to Your Body When It’s Underhydrated
Slowed cell metabolism and kidney stones are just some of the potential effects of underhydration.

Everything You Need to Know About Hydration
Hydration is so good for our health that it’s become a hot wellness trend. We weigh in on the hype and answer common questions about what to drink and when.

6 Night-Hiking Tips
Hiking after dark heightens the senses in wonderful ways. Learn about the thrills and the chills — plus the skills you need to undertake this adventure.

How to Mix Up the Biceps Curl
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite arm lifts.

How to Mix Up the Pull-Up
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite moves.

How to Mix Up the Barbell Back Squat
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite lower-body moves.

How to Mix Up the Bench Press
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite lifts.

How to Mix Up the Overhead Press
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite upper-body lifts.

How to Mix Up the Barbell Deadlift
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite lower-body lifts.

How to Mix Up Your Strength Routine
There's no need to muscle through the same old weight workouts. Personalize your strength routine with these variations on your favorite lifts.

How to Test Your Fitness Power
The box jump is a fundamental move that can help test, assess, and improve your power.

How to Test Your Muscular Endurance
The pushup is a fundamental move that can help test, assess, and improve your muscular endurance.

Fitness Testing 2.0
Test your fitness — and improve it — with these targeted, repeatable tasks.

4 Cold-Weather Activities to Boost Fitness
Complement your favorite indoor workout routines with these cold-weather pursuits.

Hometown Adventures
Embark on a local outing to rediscover your surroundings — and a new side of yourself.