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Let It Out With Julie Foudy (Video)
At her cover shoot for the July/August 2008 issue of Experience Life, former soccer pro Julie Foudy talks about the role sports have taken in shaping her life and explains why she believes it's important for young girls to get involved in them, too.
10 Triathlon Mistakes to Avoid
You can learn a lot from mistakes - but they don’t have to be your own! Here’s how you can sidestep common pitfalls of first-time triathletes.
Elisa Au Talks Life and Karate (Video)
During her Experience Life photo shoot, three-time world karate champion Elisa Au reveals how she unwinds, why she loves karate and her plans for competing again this fall. She also shares her secrets for staying flexible and talks about her passion for teaching kids the sport of karate.
Solid Gold Champion: Elisa Au
Three-time world karate champion Elisa Au blazes trails for future generations and sets the karate world on fire.
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.
Sports Vision Training for Better Performance
Improving your visual skills — and acuity — can give you an edge in virtually any sport. Here’s how to start seeing more.
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?
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.
Masters of the Universe
Wine and cheese aren't the only things that get better with age. Thanks to masters divisions in many sports, older athletes are finding fun new ways to get fit.
Up for a Challenge
A determined goal-setter in his professional life, Tommy Johnson found a way to make his personal fitness a higher priority: He embraced the triathlete's lifestyle.
Wilderness Lessons: Developing Outdoor Survival Skills
Can you make a fire without matches? Build a shelter with no tools? Track a small animal across a forest? At today's wilderness and survival schools, these skills aren't lost arts. They're tomorrow's lesson plans.
Tri Around the World
Thanks to its quirky, catchy, semi-addictive personality, triathlon is conquering the globe.
Home Team Advantage
By improving her diet and losing weight, Elizabeth Allen found the energy she needed to keep up with her kids.
Elastic Energy: A Plyometric Workout
With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to unleash impressive speed and strength –the two ingredients behind the explosive power treasured by athletes.
Born to Run: Carrie Tollefson
Whether piling up the training miles or racing against the world's top middle-distance runners, Olympian Carrie Tollefson just loves to run.
Making Strides: Nordic Walking
Discover one of the world's fastest-growing and easiest-to-learn fitness routines: Nordic walking.
Are We Having Fun Yet?
Routines – even healthy ones – have a way of becoming, well, routine. Here's how to put the fun back into your fitness experience.
Going Up: Annabelle Bond
How Annabelle Bond found personal inspiration in the world’s seven tallest peaks.
Competing for a Cause
Looking for athletic inspiration that serves a higher purpose and delivers a higher level of satisfaction? Welcome to the world of philanthrofitness.
What is ChiRunning?
Plagued by chronic running injuries? Perhaps it's time to try ChiRunning, an intuitive style that works with your body and draws from your physical and spiritual center.
Rock Solid
Convenient and safe, indoor climbing is attracting enthusiasts at all fitness levels. Discover the fundamentals of this engaging sport – and why it's likely to leave your whole body looking and feeling solid as a rock.