The Rest-Pause Workout
Adding a short pause at the end of a tough set can help you overcome plateaus in your resistance-training routine.
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.
What Is Muscle Activation Technique (MAT)?
Bothered by muscle tightness, soreness and strain? A hands-on, biomechanics-based treatment called MAT can soothe discomfort, improve alignment and ward off injury.
7 Common Questions About Stretching
For years we’ve been told to stretch before activity, after activity, and anytime in between. But what is stretching really good for, and when is it really worth our time and effort?
Solid Gold Champion: Elisa Au
Three-time world karate champion Elisa Au blazes trails for future generations and sets the karate world on fire.
No Show, No Glow
It’s only by showing up fully for what’s going on in our lives right here and now — and for the choices and commitments that we’ve decided are important to us — that we get to collect on the glowy, energizing, feel-good satisfaction that makes life worthwhile.
Chopped Vegetable and Bean Salad
This refreshing salad is made with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy vegetables, savory olives, and hearty beans, and drizzled with a light, zesty vinaigrette.
PUMPING IRONY: When the Shoe Fits . . .
My goal this morning was to walk into work (I'd left my bike in the office due to yesterday's thunderstorm) wearing my sneakers and schlepping my workout gear and computer in my backpack. But then I noticed how dorky my…
PUMPING IRONY: Solid Goaled
OK, so I promised that I would report on last night's workout -- specifically focusing on my 10 goals for the evening. Overall, my goal-oriented approach took time away from stuff I would normally do (I so missed brutalizing myself…
Day-to-Day Detox
Because our bodies are exposed to a constant barrage of harmful toxins, the best detoxification regimen is a daily one. Here are some simple steps to keep your body running clean.
Local Hero: Nathan Lyon
Celebrity chef Nathan Lyon is a huge fan of clean, local food. He’s also a pro at cooking food that makes people delightfully, deliciously happy.
The Clean-Eats Pantry: How to Stock Your Kitchen for Healthy Eating
Stocking your kitchen with healthy, easy staples is the best way to guard against regrettable food compromises. Here are some items worth building into your grocery list, plus expert tips on how you can use them to make mealtime magic — fast.
4 Spa-Inspired Recipes to Try
Canyon Ranch chef Scott Uehlein uses “Nutritional Intelligence” and healthy whole foods to create spa-quality meals.
How to Say Goodbye to a Toxic Friend
Saying ”so long” to a played-out friendship is never easy. Here’s how to do it with grace.
Who Is the ‘Real’ You?
Clinging to outdated notions of who you are can keep you from reaching your full potential. Here’s how to embrace your true self.
4 Exercises to Help Get to Your First Pull-Up
The source of many a humiliating grade-school gym memory, the pull-up is actually a great whole-body workout. Here’s how to get your chin over the bar - with confidence.
17 Simple Rules for Proper Gym Etiquette
You know the type — the people who talk during yoga class or don't wipe down their sweaty equipment. But are some of your behaviors considered a no-no to others? Maybe it’s time to review the basics of health-club etiquette.
Smart Like a Rat
Living clean relies on more than just making smart choices about what we put in our mouths and on our skin. It relies on a clean environment - and a clear conscience.
Less Mess, More Good
There’s no doubt that each of us would do well to stop walking by the little messes we could easily clean up and start creating more beauty and sustainability where we can.
5 Pull-Up Hand Grip Variations
There are plenty of ways to grip the bar — here are just a handful of options.