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ArchiveYou're supposed to get eight hours of sleep a night to function well on a daily basis, but if you short yourself during work nights and overcompensate during weekends, you may be doing yourself a disservice. Habitual excessive sleeping can cause “sleep drunkeness” and can be a sign of an…
How can I prevent sore legs during my first long ski weekend? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
With all the swine flu hype going on, it's easy to forget that we're also heading into cold season. Over at the New York Times, one columnist takes on the claim that garlic can help prevent colds, and finds that…
Without agility, working out is just bodybuilding.
Medical News Today reports that The School of Psychology at Belfast's Queen's University have been working with the Ulster rugby team by testing the player's visual perception through a range of virtual training scenarios. The testing goes beyond a regular computer…
Over at the New York Times's Health section, one writer ponders why so many sources insist that cooling down is important after exercising, and finds very little evidence in support of it. Hirofumi Tanaka, an exercise physiologist at the University of Texas, Austin,…
Chris Lieto was gunning for the victory this year at Kona, but he came in second to Craig Alexander, who won last year, too. Lieto's great on the bike, but he…
Dave Scott is the ultimate triathlete. This six-time Ironman Kona champion is only one of a handful who have won the coveted top spot three times in a row. And although he's no longer racing, he's still…
Over at CNN.com, David B. Givens discusses how the fist-bump may be a solution to slowing the spread of germs caused by the handshake. Seriously. He talks of other nations that greet in a manner other than…
The Kona Ironman, which involves a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run, is grueling enough for elite athletes. But imagine trying to accomplish this feat after surviving cancer four times and receiving a heart transplant. That's what…
The International Olympic Committee voted today to add both golf and rugby for the 2016 and 2020 games. The New York Times reports that golf had major supporters in Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Michelle Wie, while the…
The most popular annual Ironman event will take place at Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii Saturday, October 10. ϳԹ Online's Aileen Torres will be covering the big day, but before then, she'll be posting about competitors and all other…
Exercise can help prevent colds during the winter, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Studies show that a minimum of 45 minutes of exercise at moderate intensity for most days of the week can lead to a 25-to-50 percent decrease…
A study done by the Center for Science in the Public Interest suggests that a tax on soda could help states raise budget money. Perhaps more importantly, a tax could also dissuade people from consuming as much soda, which is…
Your body holds power only your brain can unlock. The key? A few awkward contortions—and a lot of concentration.
Chris Lieto is poised to make Americans care about the Ironman again—if he can just hold on to his lead.
Five Olympic athletes who tested positive for the blood-booster, Cera, are scheduled to find out their punishment in December, BBC Sport reports. Runners Rashid Ramzi and Vanja Perisic; cyclists Davide Rebellin and Stefan Schumacher; and walker Athanasia Tsoumeleka all face possible bans. The International…
Laughing, walking up stairs, opening a bottle of wine — they're all activities that burn calories, and with the Fitbit, you can track just how many calories, along with how many steps you take in a day, and how many hours of sleep you get at…
Some cities are magnets for groundbreaking industries. Here are 13 that have put themselves on the map.
Alarming new science shows that thin air can wreck brain cells—at lower altitudes than you'd think. Here's how to protect yourself.
Want a low-tech workout that will get you buff? Watch ϳԹ's Lab Rat, Nick Heil, show you how to do walking lunges, with a little impromptu weight. For more workout videos, go to ϳԹ…
Researchers show that, historically, overall health improves during a bad economy, CNN reports. A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looks at economic growth and the health of the…
Photographer Alexx Henry shoots a revolutionary video using the Red One camera.
In support of Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, President Obama will travel to Copenhagen later this week to meet with the International Olympic Committee. The New York Times reports that this will be the first time in history an…
How can I improve my lateral speed for defense in basketball? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
Bob Burnquist is on a quest to go bigger and scarier than any athlete has ever thought possible—while also running an organic farm and choosing smoothies over Red Bull. He calls this progress. Behold the enlightened life (and far-out dreams) of the world's greatest skateboarder.
Build Power, Not Bulk The Pillars of Fitness To get in peak shape try out all four parts of our comprehensive series. IF YOU’VE BEEN FOLLOWING our Pillars of Fitness series (“Building a Base,” March, and “Speed Up,” May), congratulations. By now you’ve dedicated yourself to sustainable, year-round conditioning…
After a brief tutorial at rodeo-clown school, our man steps into the world's most terrifying ring.
Identify your fitness flaws and the path to becoming a better athlete will be clear.
Turns out your old PE coach was right. Yes, it hurts, but the new thinking about athletic pain is clear: Keep moving.
The latest research can help boost your horsepower—and cut your workouts in half
An old-school move holds the key to unlocking your power; if only you can do it right.
I'm working on a ship in crowded conditions for months on end. I want to go hiking and trekking on my time off. What's the best way to maintain endurance without being able to walk or run at sea? Bonus if I can do it in 30 foot swells.
There are two choices when confronting the current chaos in the job market: Be afraid. (Useless.) Be bold. (That’s the spirit.) Because moments of turmoil present the biggest opportunities to take a new direction, to find an employer who gets your need for adventure, to finally break free of the cubicle. How We Picked…
Nutrition experts Amanda Carlson, Bob Calvin, and Danielle, LaFata of Core Performance know their stuff.
How can I maintain a healthy diet if I'm lactose intolerant?
You stand on a 300-foot cliff and think, “Mommy!” Ted Davenport stands there and thinks, “Sick air!” The difference, neuroscientists are finding, may lie in the very anatomy of our minds.
I train very hard in the spring and summer by cycling. I seem to peak in mid-July, and by mid-August my aerobic capacity drops off. I fatigue easily and struggle to keep up with my cycling group. What is going on and how can I prevent this next year?
With the help of an NBA star, our man tries out two new fitness tools: a vibrating plate and the TRX Suspension Trainer.
Most NFL players spend the off-season recovering from injuries or pumping iron. Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones, 31, spent the spring of 2008 traveling from Switzerland to Singapore, trying his hand at the world's most exotic sports, for his new Travel Channel show, Dhani Tackles the Globe, premiering March 16.
For multisport athletes like you, the trick isn't getting in shape. It's staying there. Here's how.
I'm having surgery on the big toe on my left foot, which will keep me on crutches for six weeks. The doctor has told me no pressure on the foot, not even from a stationary bike. What can I do to keep from totally losing my conditioning?
Nick Heil hits the gym with the star point guard of the Denver Nuggets.
No, you haven't met her somewhere before, and neither had we. Fletcher, a 33-year-old triathlete from Red Deer, Alberta, has spent the last five years coming up through the amateur-triathlon ranks, consistently winning her age group, and is poised to go pro in 2009. How does she practice jockeying against other hard-bodied type-A women who occasionally kick
This simple formula is seemingly impossible to master. So how does Kelly Slater do it year after year? And how can you?
For the active guy with no family history of kidney stones, and no blood or urine indicators suggesting future stones, what would you suggest or recommend to reduce or eliminate the chance of getting kidney stones?
I love to backpack, but I'm overweight. I have difficulty drinking enough fluids throughout the day on a backpacking trip. This results in loss of appetite and general dehydration. What can I do to trick my body into accepting more fluids?
Want to get in shape on your coffee break? Try insta-workouts—just don't get carried away.
Keira Newton, of Dynamic Kettlebell Fitness in Santa Fe, NM, demonstrates some basic and advanced kettlebell exercises. Keira Newton Keira Newton Basic Kettlebell Workout…
What Twight rails against is mediocrity of effort. I’d drunk heavily from his rancid punch, and in a strange way I looked forward to more.
The 12 most common, performance-defeating fitness mistakes, and how to fix them
I constantly sprain my ankle playing basketball. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve my ankle strength and balance to prevent this?
At an off-limits facility in the Philippines, multisport coach Brett Sutton treats humans like horses and isn't above the occasional screaming fit. Works for some people—including Chrissie Wellington, the reigning Hawaii Ironman titleholder—but his critics say he breaks more champions than he makes.
A revolutionary—and brutish—new fitness regimen.
Winter Comfort Food Chris Cosentino's Recovery Entrée video Sausage and Beans After a day on the slopes or trails you need a hearty meal. The executive chef of Incanto shows you how to prepare an après dish that’s packed…
The team of experts at Core Performance trains everyone from Olympic Gold Medalists to Super Bowl champions and All-Stars in every major sport.
Do you work for a great company? One that encourages you to balance a productive work life with an active, healthy personal lifewith things like fitness programs, flexible hours, or other cool perks? We want to hear about it! Tell your human resources director or public relations director to…
Meet ϳԹ's Fittest (Real) Men in America. Emulation is encouraged.
Does wearing an ankle brace when hiking form a dependency, preventing your ankle from getting stronger? Also, do you advise wearing an ankle brace on both ankles for extra protection, or just on the ankle with which I have previously had problems? Ben Hagerstown, Maryland
I have very underdeveloped pectorals to the point that they are almost breast like. I run and workout often but it doesn't seem to help much. What can I do to fix this problem?
It's a lot easier than you think to train for an Olympic-distance triathlon. And if you follow our newbie-friendly plan, it's also a blast.
In which the author undertakes a grandiose experiment: to discover whether a regularly imbibing, socially smoking, still carousing 37-year-old can transform himself into a competitive athlete. Guess what? He did. Follow his plan and you can, too.
The year is half over, but there’s still plenty of time to get in shape and compete in an Olympic distance triathlon. Choose from our select races, throw on some Lycra, and start training.
Sleep has overtaken yoga and carb-free diets as America's favorite fitness craze. It's about time.
Thirty companies outshined the rest in our first annual study of the nation's most well-balanced workplaces
Spring is here. Time to wipe the cobwebs off your bike, oil your chain, and kick your fitness into a new gear. Here's how.
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Finding ϳԹ‘s Best Places to Workcompanies that make it easy for employees to balance productivity with an active, eco-conscious lifestyleis no easy task. If you know a nonprofit or for-profit company based in the U.S. with more than 15 employees that deserves mention, shoot us an email. We don’t want…