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Why MovNat Matters Even More Than You Think – Part 1
“Movement is a child’s first language.” — Sally Goddard Blythe “In Nature, we never repeat the same motion; in captivity…
Body-Weight Training for Beginners
New to the fitness scene, or a stranger to the gym for a while now? Try this body-weight circuit workout, and prepare to build strength, confidence and coordination — fast.
Corre Principles: Erwan Le Corre
Erwan Le Corre, 40, is the founder of MovNat, a forward-thinking approach to fitness that finds its practical inspiration in humanity’s primitive roots. Le Corre and his team hold outdoor training workshops in West Virginia and Thailand, where participants rediscover, practice and master the movement skills of their nature-dwellling ancestors. Born in France, Le Corre is considered one of the leading pioneers of the international primal-fitness movement.
The Body-Weight Training Workout (Video)
Use this exercise circuit to build strength and coordination.
Escalating Density Training Workout
The concept is simple: Pick your time frame, and pack as much work into it as possible. It’s tough but extremely effective for building strength, definition and size.
Fitness Fix: Improving Wrist Mobility
Poor wrist flexibility can dramatically limit what exercises you’re able to do. Here’s how to bend them better.
One Year Left
This week, I turn 29 years old. With only one year left of my 20s, I’ve decided it’s time to…
Redefining the Word "Athlete"
Before becoming a parent, I thought I knew exactly what it meant to be an athlete. Being an athlete meant pushing myself to the limit — racing for a personal best, an age group win, or to outkick my nemesis at the finish line.
The World At Your Feet
International travel doesn’t always require a passport. Here are five U.S. cities where you can immerse yourself in other cultures – without going through customs.
Expert Answers: Kids and Weight Training, Natural Joint-Pain Remedies, and Saggy Skin After Weight-Loss
Jen Sinkler, our fitness editor, wrangles leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums.
How and Why to Start Using Free Weights
If you’ve been relying on machines for your resistance training, try working with free weights, too. You’ll develop better coordination, use more muscle groups and see better results. Here’s how to get started — and get stronger, fast.
Christy Mahon’s Big Adventure
On May 16, 2010, Colorado native Christy Mahon became the first woman and the seventh person ever to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains, affectionately known as the “Colorado 14ers.” Because she kept her mission under the radar, her victory came as a surprise to many. Not to her husband, Ted Mahon, though, a mountaineer and ski instructor who accompanied her on every climb and descent.
Playing With Parkour (Video)
Hear from Tempest Freerunning Academy co-owner Victor Lopez as he talks freerunning versus parkour, and the skills you can start building now to practice parkour.
Behind the Scenes With Christy Mahon (Video)
Skier and mountaineer Christy Mahon, the subject our October cover, talks about conquering all of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains.
The Parkour Prep Workout (Video)
Add more play to your workout with parkour, a freeform acrobatic-style movement that lets you express your creativity while you raise your heart rate.
The Joy of Parkour
As exhilarating as it is acrobatic, this creative fitness discipline is a full-body workout – and a total blast. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Test Results
Anita Ranhotra tried dozens of diet and exercise programs, but couldn’t maintain a healthy weight — until metabolic testing and personalized guidance helped her make a nearly 100-pound breakthrough.
The Slosh Pipe’s Sister
“I need to make a slosh pipe,” I said to my friend Dave. “No, you don’t. I’ll make you a…
Expert Answers: Beyond the Scale, What Counts as Cardio, and More
We wrangle leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums — from preventing fish oil burps to working out with hypothyroidism.
How to Get the Most From Your Personal Trainer
Finding the right PT can transform your health and fitness efforts. But the real magic happens when you learn how to work as a team.
The Hip, Hip, Hooray Workout (Video)
Use these strength moves to keep you hip joints strong and mobile.