Sports & Recreation

Legendary waterman Gerry Lopez explores the deep connections between surfing, yoga, and living.

Our adventurous fitness editor learns to fly through the air with the greatest of ease — eventually.

Kids are often sports obsessed or activity averse. Here’s how to help your children find movement that’s just right for them.

Kayaking requires a strong core, good posture, and comfort in the water. Three guides share their secrets.

Mother Nature can be an inspiring personal trainer. Follow her rhythms to banish workout boredom, stave off injury, and build your fitness.

Army veteran and two-time Paralympian Melissa Stockwell is on a mission to help people see the power of a positive mindset in overcoming adversity.

How one man — after losing his wife to leukemia and surviving his own cancer treatment — reclaimed his health and completed a 365-mile bike ride through Israel.

Raised in pristine white dresses, our fitness editor has learned the value — and joy — of getting dirty.

Expert advice for improving your golf game while also preventing overuse injuries.

Learn how to maximize your potential on the tennis court with tips from two pros.

A veteran athlete learns the value of reintegrating nonexercise movement into her life — and how doing so yields surprising benefits.

Indoor climbing requires physical and mental strength. A seasoned climber shares his hard-earned secrets.

Competitive running doesn’t require superhuman athletic ability — just a willingness to train and a realistic plan. Here’s how to make it to the finish line for the first time.

After a two-year hiatus from competition, four-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso has set her sights on the 2018 Winter Games — and inspiring the next generation of athletes.

As doctors learn more about their consequences, people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries are finding renewed hope.

Adventure photographer Krystle Wright shares her insights on the rewards of risk-taking and the joys of capturing a moment.