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North of the Border
Get past the stereotypes of snow and ice, and you’ll discover a warmer side of Canada – one that’s ideal for outdoor adventures of all sorts.
From Desperate to Determined
After hitting a health-and-fitness low, Don Zeh started hitting the gym – and discovered a passion that surprised him.
Seeking Alignment: The Benefits of Regular Sports Chiropractic Care
Sports chiropractic is great when you’ve got a hitch in your giddyup. But it can also improve performance, prevent injuries and support your general fitness program.
An All-Natural Gym Recovery Kit
Bounce back more quickly between workouts with these all-natural recovery strategies.
A 45-Minute Hyperfit Workout
Tired of your usual fitness grind? Try this energizing Hyperfit workout from record-setting adventure athlete Sean Burch.
Hyperfit Workout: BOSU Pushups With Leg Lift to Single-Leg Squats (Video)
Fitness expert Sean Burch demonstrates BOSU Pushup With Leg Lift and Single-Leg Squat exercises from his Hyperfit Workout.
Hyperfit Workout: Dumbbell “X” Explosion Jumping Jack (Video)
Adventurer and fitness expert Sean Burch demonstrates the Dumbbell “X” Explosion move from his Hyperfit Workout
Hyperfit Workout: Dumbbell Hammer Curls to Overhead Presses to Full Circle (Video)
Record-setting adventurer Sean Burch demonstrates the three-part Dumbbell Hammer Curl.
Hyperfit Workout: Medicine Ball Squat-Kick-Press (Video)
Fitness expert Sean Burch demonstrates the Medicine Ball Squat-Kick-Press exercise from his Hyperfit Workout.
The Hyperfit Workout With Sean Burch (Video)
Record-setting adventurer Sean Burch demonstrates five exercises from his Hyperfit workout. A word of warning: This workout is pretty intense, and isn’t for the untrained or faint of heart. If it feels too daunting from the get-go, be prepared to scale it back, or just work elements of the routine into a more moderate regimen until you’re ready to take on the whole beast.
Hyperfit Workout: Dumbbell-Assisted Inverted V Pushup (Video)
Record-setting adventurer Sean Burch demonstrates how to do the Dumbbell-Assisted Inverted V Pushup from his Hyperfit Workout.
Adrenaline Rush
Challenge your physical and mental strength by making extreme sports part of your next getaway.
Playing for Keeps: Eddie George
Retired NFL running back Eddie George is focused on a bigger game these days – building better communities, and helping others lead healthier lives.
Natural Ways to Treat and Prevent Headaches
From routine pains to killer migraines, here’s how to avoid common triggers and embrace smart, safe treatment options that offer real relief.
Why We Fake Fitness and How to Overcome It
An evolutionary biologist explains why we spend a fortune trying to fake health, fitness and other desirable traits — and why our efforts are rarely convincing.
The Unplugged Vacation
Want to come home from your next vacation feeling more deeply revived? Leave your tech gadgets—and habits—at home.
Professional Liability
All the free food he got at work had Jason Buszta packing on the pounds – until the sudden death of a friend made him realize he was putting his own health at risk.
How to Integrate Vertical Core Training in Your Workout
Still crunching to strengthen your core? Time to get your core off the floor. Try Vertical Core Training, which recruits more muscles for a more effective workout.
How to Vary the Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Phases When You Strength Train
Fat loss? Muscle gain? A little extra bat speed at your next softball game? Reach the fitness goal of your choice by speeding up—or slowing down—the tempo of your lifts.
You Belong: A Rookie’s Guide to Health-Club Confidence
Just because you’re new to the health-club scene doesn’t mean it has to show. Here’s how to avoid typical rookie mistakes, feel more at ease and get the results you’re after.
Natural Strategies and 3 Gentle Exercises to Alleviate Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammatory condition, can present a stubborn fitness obstacle. But with the right treatment and self-care strategy, it can be tamed.