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Yoga for Athletes (Video)
Learn how to perform these six yoga poses, aimed at enhancing your running, strength training, basketball, cycling, tennis, and swimming game.
4 Reasons to Hop on a Bicycle
Bikes mean big business — and huge health benefits — according to a first-of-its-kind study.
Lessons on Aging From a Record-Setting 105-Year-Old French Bicyclist
Robert Marchand, who recently set a new record for centenarians, appears to be getting fitter as he ages.
Behind the Scenes With Anthony Robles (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with All-American wrestler Anthony Robles as he shares how he’s persevered over hardship to find success in sport — and in life.
How Girls Benefit From Sports
Research shows that playing organized sports offers young girls a better shot at a healthy, successful future.
The Workout: Self-Defense Strength (Video)
Build confidence, strength, and power with this self-defense-inspired workout, developed by Krav Maga experts Jarrett Arthur and Jennie Trower.
How Exercise Decreases Inflammation
We know food can make a difference in lowering chronic inflammation, but regular activity also plays an important role. Here are some helpful tips on how to make exercise work for you.
Going for Gold: Q&A With Mallory Weggemann
One young swimmer shares her thoughts on the value of resiliency and community as she races toward the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
How Does Play Make Fitness More Effective?
Incorporating fun into your workout can make it more inspiring and effective — just like when you were a kid.
The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong
This grounding qigong routine trains your body to move as an integrated unit — increasing mobility, enhancing mental focus, and building strength.
The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong (Video)
Qigong teacher John Du Cane demonstrates the practice to increase mobility and build inner and outer strength.
The Mindful Adventurer: Jimmy Chin
Mountaineer-turned-filmmaker Jimmy Chin talks about the value of courage over fearlessness and the parallels of life above and below the clouds.
Classic Sports With a Twist
These fresh takes on three popular sports will get you outside, moving your body, building community, and feeling like a kid again.
What is the Difference Between Fast-Twitch and Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers?
Short on speed? Lacking endurance? You may have trained those limitations into your system. With some muscle know-how, you can train ’em out.
How to Be a Cyclist
Road riding is a great outdoor fitness activity. But it requires some cycling savvy – and some basic safety smarts.
The Workout: 10-Minute CIZE Dance Break (Video)
Watch as Shaun T demonstrates four dance moves from this month’s workout.
The Workout: Dance Party
Hit the dance floor — or your living room — with these full-body moves from Shaun T’s new dance-based fitness program.
Midlife Fitness May Fight Cancer
A study suggests that exercise may ward off certain cancers as men age.
What Can I Do to Get in Shape for Basketball?
Expert answers on how to prepare your body for your next pick-up basketball game.
Rebuilding Blocks: Garrick van Buren’s Success Story
How one man put his life back together with the help of an obscure Nordic game.
Walking in Nature Can Change Your Brain
New research suggests that getting out into nature can help city dwellers — and others — improve their moods.