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There's more to life than chasing definition in certain muscle groups. Maintaining a healthy weight, for instance.
You don't need the gym. In less than an hour and with minimal equipment, you can have an intense workout that delivers full-body fitness, without the monthly dues.
You need nothing but a cooling pool for a core-burning, heart-rate-raising fitness session.
The "eight-percent rule" ignores the power exercise has to counter time spent on your butt.
Serious careers? Check. Committed to their families? Check. Able to beat the pros at their own game? You know it. Five hard-charging desk jocks who manage to do it all share the secrets of their success.
Most CrossFit affiliates across the country welcome out-of-towners who want to take part in the workout of the dayor WODmaking any vacation into a possible CrossFit vacation. But if youre looking for a trip that specifically caters to people who like to spend their free time doing burpees, snatches, ring…
That magic threshold is, well, bogus. And we've known it for years. So why are we still so obsessed with logging 10,000 hours of deliberate practice?
Bet you didnt think this would come up in your fitness regimen, but your esophagus needs love during training, too. Intense exercise can contribute to heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and there’s a good chance that ramping up your routine may be causing your symptoms, says…
How do we put this nicely? If you’re anything like the participants in a recent Canadian study, youre probably wrong about your workout intensity. (And yes, you probably are like them, considering that the group contained both men and women of different ages, ethnicities, and BMI classes.)…
Endurance coach and author Ben Greenfield guarantees your brain, guts, and groin will thank you
With the World Cup underway, the beautiful game is first in hearts and minds. But Brazil has another signature sport: jiu-jitsu. The martial art and self-defense method is based on grappling and ground fighting. Its a finer art than just choking a dude out. Although hailing from Japan, the Brazilian…
Virtual reality is just for gamers. But augmented realitya new wearable technologycould revolutionize how we train for sports, making athletes faster, better, and more precise.
This may not be the answer you’re looking for, but it’s the truth: The most effective way to get back into shape (and stay that way) isn’t by just doing one magic move over and over. The good news? You may not have to work out more than or…
On a sprawling farm in Vermont, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena runs a business and a fitness crusade. He'll train anyone who shows up, with one major caveat: You must submit to his every cruel and unusual whim.
It used to be that people would go on vacation to relax, drink cocktails from coconut shells, and sit by the beach with a trashy paperback. But more and more now, people are shelling out big bucks to travel to posh resorts and get their butts kicked exercising…
The fitness giant works hard to polish their public imageto the extent of confronting or even suing those who criticize CrossFit on social media. What gives?
When it comes to rebuilding humans, we're kicking ass, and that's good news for injured athletes.
There's no denying the popularity of CrossFit. And there's also no ignoring its TV potential. Enter the NPFL: In a bid to monetize functional fitness, an ex-CrossFit exec has a bold, new plan to attract sponsors and fans. Just don't call him a sellout.
You train to race outside. We get it. But to go your fastestand stay your healthiestyou might just need to enter the gym.
Study finds correlation between lack of exercise and deficient long-term memory.
The stopwatch is a big part of CrossFit and other “functional fitness” circuit-training programs: Timed workouts (and WODs, in CrossFit speak) allow athletes to measure their performance against fellow gym-members and their own previous sets. But there’s a time and place for the stopwatch, most experts say, and it’s not…
Its not necessarily the facility that counts when youre waking up at ungodly hours of the morning to clean and jerkits the quality of the instructors, and the camaraderie of the friends who join you there. In fact, each CrossFit gym is supposed to be uniquely inviting, whether it's…
In his new book, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena spells out his recipe for success. The main ingredient? Pain.
Pairing your running with explosive, maximal strength training primes your muscles for peak running performance. Think loaded squatsnot bodyweight circuitswhen it comes to improving race times.
You're pathetic. Really. According to the latest research, human fitness has decreased so dramatically in recent years that even the strongest of us would consider ancient men to be, well, monsters.
Reduced-oxygen training room Air Fit opens in Bay Area
An Ohio CrossFit affiliate says an academic study got stats about injury rates in the popular workout program wrong. And its suing the researchers behind the data. Should science be scared?
If youre lining up in the marathon corral without having used starting blocks, youre doing yourself a serious disservice.
Training and nutrition has been an exciting (if unreliable) frontier for decades. But recent discoveries, combined with field-tested science, have debunked popular myths and established some ground rules for the outdoor athlete. Here's your performance 12-step program.
We’ve tackled this topic before, but new research suggests that it’s time to revisit the age-old question: If you’re going to do both, should you lift before running? Or run before lifting? Back in 2012, we reported that a short, moderate-intensity cardio workout before weight training…
Two 45-minute strength workouts to build a faster, stronger, more resilient body to improve your running performance
The newest recruit to Nike's Elite Trail Team talks about speed work, core strength, and why parenthood is not an excuse.
As ski-touring season hits full stride, we're here to help take the edge off lung-busting climbs and quad-searing descents.
You don't need a gym membership to be ready for race season
Some researchers believe that significant increases in resting heart rate (RHR) are a sign that youre over-stressed, though the physiological mechanism behind the increase is not well understood. While scientists are currently uncertain that RHR is an ideal gauge of training readiness, some believe it can be…
We can only assume youre wondering whether the Denver Broncos or the Seattle Seahawks will have an advantage in New Jersey at Super Bowl XLVIII. Dont make any bets until you read this! Just kidding. (No, really.) We posed your question to Rod Connolly, an exercise physiologist,…
Yes, it’s true that the volume of muscle mass activated during exercise is directly linked to the testosterone response. But it’s not the only factor involved. “Absolute workload (volume and intensity) of the session is also thought to be linked with the testosterone response,” Dr. Amy Vivien Tanner wrote…
Time to chuck the ab-blaster and sell the ellipti-trainer. All you need for your ultimate home fitness center are these key essentials.
When we published "Is CrossFit Killing Us?" fans of the workout went berserk, attempting to discredit the story, the research, and 窪蹋勛圖厙. But the risk of injury is quite realand it's the last thing CrossFit wants you to know.
Your winter conditioning isnt complete until youve built both power and endurance in the body parts that matter
Traveling and time-crunched? Sneak in these 30-minute workouts to maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, and sanity this holiday season.
Inside the mind and training habits of the fastest woman in Kona history
Sometimes, what's common knowledge doesn't need scientific validation. Listen to the advice of these two legendary athletes and remember that even the strongest of us need a little rest and relaxation.
Every good athlete has at least one soft spot. Want to be great? Strengthen your weakest link.
The snow is already falling across the country. You don't want to hit the slopes this year unprepared.
The surf legend's crucial exercises to achieve full-body strength for any athlete
Is your regular workout really working? We looked at some of the most popular in-the-gym moves, and found more effective ways to get you conditioned for real life.
A few simple exercises can cure plantar fasciitis
The eight-week training plan for obstacle-course domination. PLUS: The Dos and Don'ts of race day gear
Five great exercises you can do in just 20 minutes
Two-time CrossFit champ Rich Froning doesn't subscribe to fussy diets or exercise schedules, but he's seen real results. He shares his best practices.
Pro surfings go-to trainer Paul Hiniker lays down 10 steps to get your body ready for anything this summer
Is it possible to be strong without having big muscles, or to be huge but not very strong?
Huston just left the country for his expedition to Ellesmere Island
Is it true that your body can only digest a set amount of protein at a time? Two recent studies offer conflicting findings.
Unlike the average couch potato, pros are self-regulating their calorie intake to match their activity level, and theyre consistently eating three meals a day
A new study shows that, despite everything you've heardand experiencedrunning isn't as hard on the body as you might think. But can we trust the results?
A new study shows that specializing in a sport increases your risk of injury 1.5 times, but can we trust the findings?
With the death of a London Marathon runner now linked to a popular sports supplement, we had to ask
A new study shows that warm-ups are best served short, but can we trust the results?
A conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims, endurance runner, Ironman triathlete, and pro-elite road racer who has been studying the science of performance and nutrition for two decades
Cant skin up a mountain or drop off a massive cornice like a Warren Miller star? Five days of carefully planned resort skiing can get you closer to shredding expert terrain. Heres how.
A new study shows that a polarized training approach leads to the biggest fitness gains, but can we trust the results?
Every option, from Strava to MapMyFitness, offers a different set of features. Use this handy guide to determine which one will most help you achieve your fitness goals.
Andy Potts' key to a fast run? Stay tall. Greg McMillan, of McMillan Running in Flagstaff, Arizona, explains how to avoid hunching over, for a more efficient stride.
Nike claims to solve hygiene and slippage problems with its new Studio Wrap, but the slipper-like shoe could compromise your connection with the mat
A recent study in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that EPO doesn't better performance in elite athletes, but it made a few critical errors in coming to that conclusion
Everything you need to improve your time on the course
Holiday gift guides abound this time of year. But they're mostly filled with gifts that you hope you'll get, not gifts you'll give. Stumped as to what to buy your lady this season? This guide is for you. 1. NAU DOWN LOOPNER SCARFShe'll wear it as a scarf, and…
Eating healthy doesnt have to be boring or bland
An Olympic sport at the turn of the 20th century tries to find its way back into the modern Games
Looking for which candidate's economic beliefs are best suited to the present day? Wondering who's better suited to take office should the next president become incapacitated? Well, you've come to the wrong place.
Sitting for three or more hours a day can take years off of your life. When you're active, you won't lose years, but an occasional bump, bruise or sprain can keep you off your bike, out of your running shoes or off the slopes.
Priceless advice from world-champion decathlete Trey Hardee, who has distilled a decade of training and nutrition wisdom into one customizable gold-medal fitness formula.
Juggling a busy schedule, I try to make my exercise time as well-rounded and efficient as possible. To maximize my workout, is it better to run or lift first?
