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Creak, Crackle, Pop!: Why Do My Joints Make Noise?
What is that sound coming from your joints, and should you be concerned? Find out what’s normal, and what you might want to get checked out.
Fitter Than You: Seven 50-plus Athletes Who Can Kick Your Butt
The passing of a few measly decades needn’t bring one’s fitness pursuits to an untimely end. Indeed, for these three athletes, getting older means getting better.
Big Goals: Julie Foudy
Retiring from the game and becoming a mother haven’t slowed soccer superstar Julie Foudy, who continues to advocate for women in sports.
How Yoga Can Improve Athletic Performance
Practicing yoga can support your athletic pursuits, and even increase your longevity as an athlete.
Getting to Know You
Before you can comfortably and thoroughly unpack with someone else, you need to master the art of unpacking on your own, which ultimately means getting to know yourself in a deep way.
Body of Evidence
A body that’s getting what it needs can bounce back from early damage and become even better than it was in its youth. But a body that’s not well taken care of tends to start showing and feeling its age early on.
PUMPING IRONY: Fate or Fitness?
I was back in the gym last night for a pretty rigorous, fast-paced workout: 10 miles on the bike (average…
PUMPING IRONY: Swimming Upstream
I’ve been comparing notes recently with Hodding Carter, the 45-year-old writer whose new book, Off the Deep End, chronicles his…
PUMPING IRONY: A Presidential Moment
I’ve been riding my bike into work recently, but today, which promises thundershowers after work, I decided to hoof it.…
PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter
I’m getting more accustomed to the new machines at the gym, so I can’t use that as an excuse for…
The Skillful Life
When it comes to enjoying a healthy, happy life, good intentions will get you just so far. You also need practical skills in a variety of areas — from health and fitness to relationships and finance. Here’s an action plan for assessing and building the skill sets that matter most to you right now.
Functional Wellness, Part 1: Genes and the Environment
Learn how your genes interact with your habits, lifestyle, and surroundings to create a healthy body — or an unhealthy one.
3 Creative Salad Recipes to Brighten Up Your Mealtime
There’s no end to the creative and delicious things you can do with packaged salad greens — if you use your imagination.