Sports & Recreation

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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.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips Sports & Recreation

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.

By Heidi Wachter

Sports & Recreation

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!

By Experience Life Staff

Sports & Recreation Travel

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.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Sports & Recreation

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.

By Experience Life Staff

Sports & Recreation

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.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence

Running Sports & Recreation

Behind the Scenes With Kilian Jornet (Video)

The ultramarathon champion shares the joys and challenges of running in the mountains.

By Experience Life Staff

Sports & Recreation

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.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Family/Parenting/Kids Sports & Recreation

Behind the Scenes With Sloane Stephens (Video)

We connect with the tennis star in this exclusive video for our November 2013 issue.

By Experience Life Staff

Sports & Recreation

How to Rediscover Your Inner Athlete

Strategies for rethinking your self-image and goals so you can enjoy the benefits of a realistic, and really fun, fitness identity.

By Laurel Kallenbach

Attitude/Mindset Pickleball

Jennifer Pharr Davis: Trailblazer

Endurance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis on how long-distance treks can clear your mind and improve relationships.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Sports & Recreation

How I Turned My Competitive 8-Year-Old’s Energy into a Fun Workout

Tips for exercising like a kid again.

By Experience Life Staff

Play/Recreation Sports & Recreation

Behind the Scenes With Christian Ponder (Video)

Go behind the scenes at our September cover shoot with the NFL quarterback.

By Experience Life Staff

Sports & Recreation

Game Changer: Christian Ponder

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback talks about finding the courage to change and having fun under pressure.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Sports & Recreation

How to Get Started With Stand-Up Paddleboarding

This surfing-related fitness trend is as close as most of us will ever get to walking on water.

By Kelle Walsh

Nature Sports & Recreation

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Body Mind Mastery

Selected wisdom from Dan Millman’s guide to training for sport and life.

By Brian Johnson

Attitude/Mindset Emotional Intelligence

A 6 Week Strength Training Plan for Triathletes

Gearing up for a big tri event? This quick, effective, six-week strength-training program will improve your overall fitness, help you avoid injury and have you crossing the finish in record time.

By Andrew Heffernan

Equipment-Based Workouts Fitness Tips

No Fear: Bethany Hamilton on Finding Your Courage

A vicious shark attack cost this young surfer her arm and could have ended her life. Instead, it left her determined to pursue her dreams and wholeheartedly embrace her passions.

By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC

Attitude/Mindset Personal Development