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Convince the computer you're clean and you get the Clean Protocol program's seal of approval. Any takers?
Face it, most of us aren't complete athletes. We lack the strength to make us fit, and we follow cultlike exercise programs. But there is a cure: Listen to renegade coach Mark Rippetoe, grab a barbell, and get back to basics.
Health-and-fitness publications often takes liberties (gasp!) with scientific studies. Here's why you shouldn't believe everything you read—and how to separate the facts from the slough.
More evidence shows caffeine-loaded beverages should stay separate from athletic events
A handful of years ago Rachel Brathen was a cigarette-smoking, rebellious teen in Sweden. Then she moved to Costa Rica, found yoga, booted up Instagram, and became a yoga celebrity—if there is such a thing.
Will leaping fiery hay bales amount to nothing more than an adrenaline-fueled fad? Or could it one day become an Olympic sport? That all depends on what comes next.
We've taught ourselves to consider high-calorie snacks a reward for hard work. But there's a secret to making our diets more effective and keeping the weight off—and it has nothing to do with willpower.
Long shunned by endurance athletes looking to stay lean, the enemy is having a moment
Or is the test they give me at the shoe store good enough?
Throw away your ice packs and ibuprofen if you want to recover right.
After a skydiving accident in October 2013 left Squaw Valley Ski Holdings CEO Andy Wirth without a right arm, he didn't quit charging. Now, Wirth lives a life of Ironman racing and adventure. As told to Gordy Megroz.
Public park fitness groups are at risk—even as cities push soda bans.
There's a reason we chow down on pasta and bread before a race—carbs are proven to boost performance. But when it comes to training, we need to rethink our nutrition plan and periodically look to fat, not sugar, as fuel.
Long flights and car trips wreak havoc on my body. How can I reduce the stress of travel and keep up with my current exercise routine?
It's still possible to be what you wanted to be when you were a kid.
Five business icons share how they flipped the switch on their careers—and how you can follow in their footsteps.
100 companies that believe the secret to success is empowering employees to live bigger, better lives.
An eight-step plan for rebooting your career and finding a job that you love.
Suddenly, the headlines say breakfast is unnecessary. But everyone seems to have forgotten the most important nutrition rule: What works for the everyman doesn't always make sense for the athlete.
I want to see if my smartphone can make my workout better, but there are so many choices. What are some tried and true apps that I won't just delete a week in?
Don't just sit there. Get the most from your training by recovering right.
I like to exercise in the afternoon or evening, but I often feel too tired to motivate myself. Could a quick rest help?
As patients jettison insurance plans for concierge care, some are looking to optimize their fitness level along with their health.
The case of Andrus Veerpalu, an Olympic gold medal winning Estonian cross country skier who was accused in 2011 of doping with human growth hormone, raises serious questions about WADA's credibility.
Numbers. Rankings. Results. The data-driven mindset is preventing us from enjoying the outdoors.
The 33-year-old triathlete is American's best hope to reclaim Ironman Kona.
Want to boost your smoothie? These little powerhouses are packed with nutrients.
The best tool for building strength is the sandbag—so long as you're prepared to suffer.
For one 41-year-old Australian triathlon champion, retiring just meant taking a break.
I hate exercising early in the morning, and I always have obligations at night. How can I squeeze in an effective midday workout?
Rule One: Don't confine your training to the gym. Movement needs to be a lifestyle. Rule Two: Don't just move. You need a goal. And you need to train.
Challenge your friends to a grueling drill-based challenge, then whoop their butts.
Sure, running five minutes a day will help you live longer, but it's not going to get you in shape—or even scrape the surface of your potential.
Running drunk isn't a great idea—for a number of obvious reasons. Surprisingly, performance isn't one of them.
In 2008 Lloyd Brombach weighed nearly 300 pounds and struggled to walk short distances. Through a newfound passion for rock climbing and an unconventional diet, he lost 100 pounds and completed his first Ironman Triathlon in November of 2012. A film by Mike Wilkinson. …
7 hot tips from the show’s ultimate competitor, Kacy Catanzaro
Should I be concerned about Vibrio vulnificus cases reported in Florida and Maryland?
Sometimes when I'm in the middle of a really hard workout, it tastes like I'm sucking on metal. Here's why.
Proponents of the Banting diet claim that cutting carbs is the key to weight loss and improved health. There's just one problem: it'll make you slow.
There’s a reason more and more amateur athletes are turning to professional trainers to retool their workouts: it’s the best way to improve performance.
No, don't stop using it. But you need to go beyond SPF and add more protection to your arsenal.
I thought that starchy foods aren't good for you—why do I keep reading about the health benefits of this certain type?
Is the newest fitness beverage just another money grab, or is it actually getting to the heart of smart rehydration?
The (unlawful) wins might not be worth what comes after.
Don't listen to the headlines—you need more than seven hours of sleep to play hard.
The last time I ran a marathon, I got sick a month before the race. Is there a connection—and if so, how can I prevent that from happening again?
Ronnie Goodman may well be San Francisco's most unexpected half-marathoner. This is the story of why he runs. He recently ran the second half of the San Francisco Marathon to give back to the organization that helped him when he needed it most. A film by Heist. …
More gear companies are making running sunglasses that are both stylish and functional—to improve your vision and your PR
After an Ironman or an ultramarathon, is it better to take days (or weeks) off of strenuous exercise, or to get right back out there?
To create the next wave of super-athletes, Red Bull has turned to a novel new treatment: trickling a small electric current through the brain's motor cortex. Just don't call it electroshock therapy.
You'll never get close to the ultrarunner's 90-plus podium finishes, but his rules will help you run your best race.
Sports nutrition companies like Herbalife have been hawking health-in-a-pill for years with no evidence that their products work. And despite edging into possibly illegal territory, they're going to continue to get away with it.
An inspirational story about the healing power of wilderness. When Veteran Josh Brandon was a Company Commander, he and his lieutenants taught themselves to climb and found it to be better than any kind of medication or therapy they were getting at the time. Since then, the mountains have become a…
In The Art of Competition, Ironman-turned-author Mark Allen gives insight into the thoughts that helped him race his fastest while living to the fullest.
When my wife and I go on long runs together, she always manages to finish strong while I fall behind. Am I just out of shape, or do women have an advantage in endurance sports?
Featuring two of the most effective but underrated fitness tools: a medicine ball and gravity.
Plants have long been lauded for their health-promoting antioxidants. But recent research upends that thinking—broccoli is good for you precisely because it stresses your body.
I usually sleep for a full eight hours, but lately my new baby has been waking us up every few hours. Does interrupted sleep still count as sleep?
Two brothers and a sister—whose parents are endurance athletes—attempted to swim the English Channel together this month. Does the family factor add any advantage?
When CrossFit denied our request to cover the 2014 CrossFit Games, we decided to look into the organization's long history of bullying anyone who dares to ask the hard questions—or look too closely.
Cycling is known for being low-impact. But does that mean it's bad for your bones?
The most dangerous threat you'll face while working out this summer? The heat. Here's how to beat it.
Having hiked more than 10,000 miles on epic long-distance trails, Liz Thomas is a true expert when it comes to battling blisters.
1,800 CrossFit gyms already offer programs for kids. Should they?
There's more to life than chasing definition in certain muscle groups. Maintaining a healthy weight, for instance.
The "eight-percent rule" ignores the power exercise has to counter time spent on your butt.
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.
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.
Ted King has a secret. The Tour de France cyclist believes maple syrup is a super fuel that's actually delicious, and he wants to bring the sweet elixir to a gel packet near you.
Over the last five years, a lot has changed in the fitness world. But these four trends will continue to define the way you train.
They want to rethink the way we work out, build our gyms, fuel, and collect data. And they're coming for you next.
How should I schedule giving blood around my training schedule?
With mega-grocers like Walmart and Target investing big in organics, does the word really mean anything anymore?
Sometimes you have to take your own advice—or suck it up and eat crow.
It may not be coincidence that led host country Brazil to the World Cup’s semi-final round for the first time in 12 years. But if Brazil really did have a home-field advantage, what do we make of the team’s tournament-ending, humiliating loss to Germany Tuesday? While a large…