窪蹋勛圖厙 Magazine, October 2016
Fitness Special
Stories
POSTs
The diet has quietly become the rage among ultra-endurance athletes and elite soldiers, and it's a surprisingly yummy way to fuel up.
How endurance athlete Patrick Sweeney puts away nearly 3,000 calories a day on the ketone diet
These neuron-stimulating Halo Sport headphones are said to boost athletic performance
Want to perform like a pro, even with the years piling up? Nick Heil got the deluxe treatment at Exos, a cutting-edge outfit that works with NFL players and soccer stars. He came out slimmer, stronger, and more focusedthe perfect upgrade for anybody, at any age, who plays hard in the outdoors.
Move the dial with the power of science
Two weeks of full-time, one-on-one instruction at Exos can set you back $4,800. Heres how to get many of the same performance benefits without taking out a second mortgage.
Being fit is about constant movement, and children are in constant motion during playtime at the jungle gym. Why not join their lead?
New research shows that perceptions of fatigue and pain stop us from hitting our physical limits long before our bodies do. Can athletes train their brains to reach unheard-of levels of peak performance?
Dont let the Theranos saga fool you: weve entered a new era of self-quantification, in which on-demand blood testing is sold as the easy way to fine-tune your training and nutrition. Can an algorithm really replace your coach?
Your mind is also key to recovery
A morning run or evening spin class may feel great, but if the rest of your day involves sitting on your ass, a brief burst does little for your overall well-being.
If youre willing to work hard, conquer your fears, and maybe don some superhero spandex, anything is possible
The key to peak performance: take better care of yourself
Indoor rolling on a bike trainer used to be a heinous chore. Now there's an app that turns it into a video gameand puts you on a fast track to aerobic fitness.
Whether youre an elite athlete or a restless desk jockey, there are better ways to achieve your goals. Just ask 4-Hour guru Tim Ferriss, who started quizzing the worlds greatest performers on their routines as a side projectand ended up with a whole new approach to training.
COLLECTIONs
Question Everything
After years of interviewing athletes and entrepreneurs, human guinea pig Tim Ferriss has a few tricks up his sleeve, including AcroYoga, Instagram hacks, and, um, a stress-relieving vibrator. By Tim Ferriss
Know Thyself
The era of personalized blood testing is here. But does all that data lead to information overload? By Peter Andrey Smith
Plus: Take charge of your own health.
Upgrade: New tech that gathers your stats.
Make Boredom the Enemy
Meet Zwift, a cycling video game that transforms the hell of indoor training into a competitive paradise. By Andrew Tilin
Plus: To stick with fitness, make it fun.
Use Your Head
New research confirms that the mind is an athlete’s most important muscle. By Nick Heil
Plus: Don’t overthink your workout.
Wanted: Halo Sport headphones.
Ignore Your Limits
We had six rookies plunge deep into caves, swim the open ocean, and strike ballet poses (seriously!) to prove to themselves—and you—that anything is possible.
Always Be Moving
Sitting all day is killing you, but the solution isn’t a standing desk. Prepare yourself for an awkward new office routine. By Christopher Keyes
Upgrade: Exercise gear that travels.
Get Fat
Doctors have used the high-fat ketogenic diet to treat epilepsy for decades. Now athletes are tapping into its high-energy benefits. Are you ready to love sardines? By T. J. Murphy
Plus: Make fat work for you.
Surrender to the Higher Powers
You don’t need a million-dollar pro contract to reap the benefit of Exos, a Phoenix performance outfit that fine-tunes NFL players and soccer stars. By Nick Heil
Work Hardest At Rest
Knowing when and how to take it easy is the key to long-haul health. By Will Cockrell
Never Give Up