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Squash Falconer: Thrill-Seeker
Meet adventurer and mountaineer Squash Falconer and get her thoughts on healthy risk-taking.
Old-Time Strength Training
Want to get tough and have a blast doing it? Try working out like some of the strongest men and women in the world with the Strongman workout.
Behind the Scenes With Squash Falconer (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our May cover photo shoot and meet Squash Falconer, mountaineer and paraglider.
Expert Answers: Increase Your Bench Press, Working Out Sore, and Are Dietary “Cheat Days” OK?
We wrangle leading experts to address your most perplexing workout questions and conundrums — from increasing the weight of your bench press to improving your lymph’s detox system (and how it impacts your fitness recovery).
Should You Work Out When Your Muscles Are Still Sore?
Expert answers on sore muscles and working out.
How to Build Strong, Defined Abs
A workout for a strong, great-looking core that involves more than just your abdominal muscles.
Expert Answers: Krill Oil, Swayback, and Compression Garments
We wrangle leading experts to address your questions on swayback, compression socks, and more.
Mind-Body Mastery
Yoga is about more than mastering poses, says Jonny Kest. It’s a path to improved relationships — especially the one between your body and mind.
Fitness Fixes: Can I Correct Lordosis?
An expert answers on a common condition called hyperextension or swayback.
What Is a Better Spine Stabilizer for Weightlifting?
Expert answers on whether or not you should pull in your belly button or brace your abs when lifting weights.
How to Hike the Appalachian Trail
Feeling like a nice little 2,000-mile walk? Just one foot in front of the other will get you started down one of the most beautiful, varied and challenging trails in the country.
How to Prevent an Athletic Injury
Athletic injuries are one aspect of fitness we can all do without. Here’s how to avoid the pain, heal the damage, and come back better than before.
Find Your Fitness Passion
Not wild about working out? Maybe you just haven’t found the right activities for you. Here’s how to start falling in love with physical activity.
Expert Answers: Fixing Uneven Abs, Recovery Drinks, and Testosterone
Jen Sinkler, our fitness editor, wrangles leading experts to also address natural ways to increase testosterone and HGH, uneven abs, and recovery drinks.
Mindful Mountaineer: Matt Walker
How adventurer Matt Walker navigated his own way forward.
Boost Your Workout Performance With the Köhler Effect and Virtual Training Partners
Why the Köhler effect can be just as effective with a virtual partner than a real one.
The 10 Minute Kettlebell Workout
Got 10 minutes and one kettlebell? Then you’ve got time for girevoy — one of the most effective strength-and-cardio workouts around.
How Busy Moms Can Prioritize Health and Turn Exercise Into a Habit
Starting a fitness routine isn’t easy — especially for busy moms. Developing the mental strength to get you moving has to be step number one before fitness can become a lifelong habit.
What Is Gluteal Amnesia?
Expert answers on a common condition that can lead to back, hip and knee pain.
How to Embrace Your Changing Body as You Become More Fit and Lose Weight
Your body is changing for the better. But is your brain on board? A cognitive psychologist explains how to be on the lookout for the unconscious “mental frames” that can bring your progress to a halt.




















