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A Dual Cable Cross Machine Workout
Work up a sweat and build strength in all three planes of movement with the dual cable cross machine.
Expert Answers: Cardio and Weights, Physio Tape, and AMRAP
Our fitness experts tackle your questions on mixing cardio and weights, using physio tape, and more.
Sweet Rewards: Susanna and Ilya Gorodisher’s Success Story
How one couple overcame a legacy of obesity — and built a stronger life together along the way.
Your 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan and Tips for Success
Triathlons are booming, and for good reason. Reap the full-body benefits and finish strong with our complete training guide.
Does Eating 6 Small Meals a Day Really Help You Lose Weight?
A University of Oslo study discovered that eating three meals a day, rather than six, produces greater muscle and strength gains.
Revisiting the Nutrient-Timing Window
Researchers are taking a second look at nutrient timing: Here are some of the latest findings.
Can I Improve My Lung Capacity?
Expert answers on how to tone the muscles that help you inhale and exhale.
Game On: The Spirit of Competition
Discover the keys to bringing your A-game to anything you compete in — on and off the field.
Expert Answers: On Weight Machines, Body-Fat Percentage, and Lung Capacity
Our fitness experts tackle your questions on the best weight machines, improving lung capacity, and more.
The Trail-Running Workout
A cardio and strength circuit that will make you a stronger, more-efficient trail runner.
Trail-Running Strength Exercises (Video)
These six exercises will help you build strength for trail running. Perform them alone or interspersed with hill sprints.
Pickup-Basketball Artist
Hoops Nation author Chris Ballard shares his unofficial primer on the unwritten rules of playing pickup basketball.
How I’m Doing It: Stephen Preusz (Video)
In November 2011, former Strongman competitor Stephen Preusz was diagnosed with kidney failure. He would need a new kidney sooner than later. Here, he shares his journey back to healthy.
On The Bike: Commute by Bicycle and Be Happy
Wanna be happier? Take the long way to work.
Can Coconut Water Be Used as a Sports Drink?
Expert answers on whether or not coconut water should be your go-to beverage for hydration.
What Do I Need to Know Before I Use Clip-In Bike Pedals?
Expert answers on making the trasition to clip-in cycling shoes.
Don’t Just Sit There!: The Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle and the Power of NEAT
Research shows that being sedentary for long stretches might be one of the unhealthiest things we do each day — even if we regularly exercise.
On The Bike: Cross-Training
One editor spends the winter cross training for bike racing by surfing.
Expert Answers: Getting Started With Clip-In Bike Pedals and Breathing While Lifting
Our fitness experts tackle your questions on clip-in bicycle pedals, coconut water as a sports drink, and breathing for heavy, structural lifts.
Exploring the Inclusive Nature of Skateboarding
Skateboarding isn’t just for rebel teens. EL‘s Heidi Wachter drops in at her local skate park’s halfpipe.