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No Pain, Big Gain: Kristina Bonnici’s Success Story
How one woman overcame nearly two decades of chronic pain and found the fit life she’d been missing.
Expert Answers: How to Assess Baseline Fitness
New to exercising? Before you begin, our expert recommends these tests to assess where you are now.
Expert Answers: How BCAAs Boost Health
Curious about BCAAs? Our expert explains what they’re good for — and how to right-size your intake.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Month 1 Moves (Video)
Learn the moves to this month’s “Strong, Fast, and Fit: Build Your Base” workout so you can start 2017 strong with the Experience Life team.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Build Your Base (Month 1)
Month 1 of our six-month get-in-shape program is all about waking up your muscles, getting your heart pounding, and preparing you for tougher workouts to come.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Your Action Plan
Are you going through all the motions, but not getting the results you want? A master training plan founded on the principles of periodization is the surest route to reaching your goals.
The Workout: Plyometric Bonus Moves (Video)
Learn how to perform these four bonus exercises, a complement to this month’s plyometrics workout. Add them when you’re ready for more challenge, or to mix up your routine.
What to Read Now: I Am Yoga
Susan Verde’s book aims to center kids’ thoughts and bodies through yoga.
Back in the Game: Duke Pieper’s Success Story
A promising young hockey player survived life-changing brain surgery and is now sharing his message of hope with others.
Expert Answers: Cold Conditioning for Athletes
Can ice baths help you recover from a tough workout? Our expert weighs in.
Expert Answers: Benefits of Eccentric Weightlifting
Our expert explains the benefits of isolating the negative while strength-training.
Travel-Friendly Kettlebell Workouts
Our fitness editor shares four easy-to-adapt kettlebell circuits that kept her sweaty through the holiday weekend.
Pulling Ahead: Dogsledding Adventures
Dogsledding offers a chance to connect with untamed nature and reclaim our wild selves.
Stretch Yourself Strong: The FRC Stretching Workout
Tired of the same old stretching routine? Functional Range Conditioning can help you build flexibility, athleticism, and real-world strength in a whole new way.
The Workout: Plyometric Power (Video)
Learn the moves for this month’s plyometrics workout to boost your strength and power.
Jump Around: A Plyometric Workout
This full-body explosive workout focuses on speed and power to drive up your heart rate, boost your metabolism, and add a little pep to your step.
Expert Answers: Arched Backs and Bench Pressing
Though it may look odd, an arched back can actually enhance your bench pressing performance. Consider these ideas if you want to change up your form.
How Girls Benefit From Sports
Research shows that playing organized sports offers young girls a better shot at a healthy, successful future.
Expert Answers: What’s Better — Cardio or Strength First?
Do you know how to time your cardio versus strength workouts? Here’s what our expert recommends.
Expert Answers: What Should I Eat Before and After Exercising?
Our expert offers options for better pre- and postworkout meals for your running, biking, HIIT, and strength training workouts.
Strategies to Find More Inspiration — and Motivation — to Workout
Low on motivation? These four tips will get you to – and through – your workout with ease.