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4 Exercises to Help Get to Your First Pull-Up
The source of many a humiliating grade-school gym memory, the pull-up is actually a great whole-body workout. Here’s how to get your chin over the bar – with confidence.
Mind Your Manners!: Gym Etiquette
You know the type — the people who talk during yoga class or don’t wipe down their sweaty equipment. But are some of your behaviors considered a no-no to others? Maybe it’s time to review the basics of health-club etiquette.
Lesson Learned
John Martin used to eat whatever he wanted. When he was diagnosed with celiac disease, all that changed. And his health changed, too – for the better.
5 Pull-Up Hand Grip Variations
There are plenty of ways to grip the bar — here are just a handful of options.
Restore the Land, Restore Yourself
Threatened native habitats offer an opportunity for service amid some of the country’s most stunning landscapes.
In the Fast Lane: Dara Torres
At 41, Dara Torres is one of the fastest swimmers in the world – and she’s set to become the only female swimmer from the United States to compete in four Olympic Games.
Back on Her Feet
After a devastating car accident, Hillary Hopkins was told she’d never walk again. With the help of her trainers, she hopes to prove doctors wrong.
Small Victories: A Story of Fitness, Growth, and Self-Acceptance
Frustrated that your fitness efforts aren’t producing more immediate, dramatic results? Tune in and chill out. By savoring and celebrating each small breakthrough, you’ll stay motivated for the long haul.
The Tabata Cardio and Strength Workouts
The Tabata Protocol isn’t easy, but it can dramatically increase your aerobic and anaerobic capacity in just minutes a month.
Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling
The demands of travel can prove perilous, undermining both good intentions and well-established routines. Here’s how you can fight back and win — even when you’re moving at supersonic speeds.
Getting Past Perfect
As a working mother of three children, Jean Kane has carved out better life balance – and deeper satisfaction – by focusing on her core values.
How to Prevent Lower-Back Pain from Spreading Throughout the Body
To deal with stubborn back pain, look to your local lumbar stabilizers for answers.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Health Club
Feeling adrift in a sea of fitness equipment? Not sure how to best spend your time at the club? Learn the basic components of a balanced workout program, and you’ll put confusion behind you for good.
Special Event
When Micki Gibbs took up running, she just wanted to be part of her sister’s wedding. She had no idea she’d inspire her friends to get moving, too.
How to Build Your Glutes
Weak glutes can wreak havoc on your back, hips and knees, so building a strong bottom should be a top fitness priority.
Pulling Together: Skijoring
Escape with your dog to snowy climes this winter and discover the fast-paced and exhilarating sport of skijoring.
Master Your Game With Sports Vision Training
Improving your visual skills — and acuity — can give you an edge in virtually any sport. Here’s how to start seeing more.
Down(hill) but Not Out: Lindsey Kildow
Olympic downhill skier Lindsey Kildow has faced some daunting injuries. But her strong spirit and her willingness to take time to heal have kept her coming out on top.
On the Comeback Trail
Despite intense preparation and a maximum effort, your competitive season didn’t go as planned. How do you recoup and regroup?
How to Relieve Shoulder Blade Pain
The scapulae, or shoulder blades, can cause a whole lot of shoulder pain. Are imbalanced blades bothering you?
On a Roll: The Benefits of Foam Rolling
Using foam rollers can help relieve myofascial pain and increase flexibility. Best of all? They’re really easy to use.