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Tri (Harder): Sink or Swim
The swim portion of the triathlon may be intimidating, but one woman learns to turn it into meditation as she trains for her first triathlon.
The Workout: Animal Flow (Video)
Improve how you move with this dynamic, body-weight workout developed by personal trainer Mike Fitch, NSCA-CPT.
Embracing Primal Living at PrimalCon
Experience Life’s fitness editor discovers that PrimalCon — an immersion into primal living in the modern world — involves more than just eating like a caveman.
A Skier’s Perspective (Video)
Join Experience Life’s Steve Waryan on the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone during his trip to the Yellowstone Ski Festival last November.
Nordic-Skiing Nirvana
Breathtaking views and pristine mountain trails make the Yellowstone Ski Festival an early-season mecca for skiers of all abilities.
6 Exercises to Help Improve Your Golf Swing
Here’s how to build the strength and mobility you need — while warding off injuries that could put a crimp in your golf game.
Learning From Injury
Why sports writer Chris Ballard (almost) wishes he’d been injured years earlier.
Roland Schoeman’s Inner Strength
The Olympian reflects on the advantages of age, experience, and believing in yourself against the odds.
Behind the Scenes With Roland Schoeman (Video)
The Olympic swimmer from South Africa shares his thoughts on being a world-record holder and how he’s preparing for his fifth Olympic appearance in 2016.
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.
Game On: The Spirit of Competition
Discover the keys to bringing your A-game to anything you compete in — on and off the field.
Pickup-Basketball Artist
Hoops Nation author Chris Ballard shares his unofficial primer on the unwritten rules of playing pickup basketball.
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.
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.
Beginner Tips for Adult Sk8rs (Video)
40-something Heidi Wachter demos the three moves that helped her get comfortable on her skateboard as an adult — and tries something new, too!
Olympic Dreams: Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins
Friends, teammates, and world champion cross-country skiers Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins set their sights on Olympic gold.
Behind the Scenes With Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins (Video)
Experience Life caught up with Team USA Nordic skiers Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins during a training session in Park City, Utah. Hear why they’re excited about preparing for Sochi in our exclusive behind-the-scenes video.
Running High: Kilian Jornet
Ultrarunner Kilian Jornet talks about his love for racing in the mountains — and the commitment it takes to overcome your limitations and fears.
Behind the Scenes With Kilian Jornet (Video)
The ultramarathon champion shares the joys and challenges of running in the mountains.
Giving Back: Girls on the Run
Maggie Fazeli Fard reflects on her experience as a Girls on the Run coach, and preps for this Saturday’s big 5K.
Behind the Scenes With Sloane Stephens (Video)
We connect with the tennis star in this exclusive video for our November 2013 issue.




















