Sara is a journalist and ACE Certified Personal Trainer based in New York City. She has worked on staff at Shape and Self and at publications in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Rome. You can usually find her in the pool, trying out the latest trend in fitness, or plotting out her next adventure.
It's no secret that athletes eat some weird shit.
When crafting meals, these muscle-building foods should rank high on your list.
The core is the absolute powerhouse of your body. It's the place from which most of your movement starts. But many forget that your back is an integral part of the core and often neglect those...
While most people pay attention to their macronutrient consumption (protein, carbohydrates, and fat), they often forget about watching micronutrients—things like vitamins and minerals.
We found the best pint-sized presents that will make any run-of-the-mill gym bag or trail pack feel like a tricked-out locker room.
Just a few items can turn the average kitchen into an athlete's dream, and these gifts are the perfect place to start.
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Quit popping pills. These nutrient-dense eats have all you need to an active, energized lifestyle.
Consistently add this move to your training regimen to see major upgrades in power, agility, and toughness for outdoor sports.
They're cheap, they're tasty, and each one is a total nutritional powerhouse.
When you think of a runner, chances are you craft an image of someone with tiny shorts, bad feet, and a borderline obsession with how many miles she's logged since breakfast.
Build your way up to the perfect box jump, then try these three progressions for continued results.