Or better yet, use these tips and training techniques to not fall at all.

Expert advice from the Ironman World Championship’s top-placing American

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.

Asthma sucks, asthma as an active person sucks even more. I can’t give up my activities; any natural solutions?

Is it true that exercising can lead to a second high after I smoke pot?

Every good athlete has at least one soft spot. Want to be great? Strengthen your weakest link.

Is there something special about the physiology of ultra-distance athletes and what can we learn from how they train?

What should I do to make the most of my lunch hour workout?

The Tough Mudder and Spartan Race champ is paving a new path through the sport

Researchers from the University of Texas say that exercise can be as beneficial in treating depression as medication.

The snow is already falling across the country. You don't want to hit the slopes this year unprepared.

Not to be vulgar, but I get gassy whenever I go somewhere above 7,000 feet. Please say it’s not just me.

Are there different rules for weight training vs. cardio when I’m pregnant?

I’d like to get in a workout at lunch, but I don’t have access to a shower during work hours. I don’t want to come back from lunch looking like Tom Hanks in Castaway. What should I do?

America’s young people are neither “slow" nor "complacent," argues one Millennial. They've just been kicking Boomer butt in events of their own choosing.

Sometimes when I run, I get this sticky white buildup around my mouth. Why is that, and how can I stop it?

Is there a way to know when I can push my workouts and when I should back off? I don’t have a coach for guidance.

We're told to exercise to stay fit and healthy, but sometimes training routines turn deadly.

Exercise isn't enough. To remain healthy, you need to build athleticism. Here's how.

I feel terrible after I exercise. I know it’s supposed to make me feel better, but I always feel worse. I’ve been working out regularly for almost a year, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, with no change. Can exercise make people depressed?

I have super tight hamstrings. How long do I have to hold a stretch to fix the tightness? Do people even static stretch anymore?

Not all celebrities are train wrecks. Sometimes, they're perfect examples of what we all should be doing to stay healthy and happy.

How to take care of your body as an aging athlete

I’ve thought about live GPS tracking my runs when I workout in new places. Is that a good idea, or is it dangerous?

I’m 5-foot-6. Is there any benefit to working on my vertical jump if I’m never going to dunk? How do I improve it?

Music helps get me through my workouts, and I’ve read that it helps people go stronger longer. But is there a certain type of music I should be listening to in order to get that boost?

My concern is how I can exercise longer into my older years. I'm 60 and very active (climbed to 18K twice last summer). It is just much more difficult for me to do the outdoor things that I love. Any tips?

Interval training is no longer the secret of the pros, but that doesn't mean you're doing it right

Forget about the wonder drugs. The elixir of youth and the "cure" to Alzheimer's and dementia may turn out to be exercise.

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.

How to show off your heart rate to the world

Is it true that impact stress in runners is greatest when the foot strikes the ground at the beginning of an exhalation? So if I always breathe out on my left side, I’ll increase my risk of injuring something on that side? I read this in a Runner's World article by Budd Coates and Claire Kowalchik.

Just hit the road to stay healthy? Not quite. If you're working a desk job, exercise may not be enough.

What if we're blaming the wrong people for doping? A new look into why athletes choose to dope raises serious questions about the fight against drugs in sport.

The first large-scale study has linked endurance training to irreversible heart damage. Should the report be giving you panic attacks?

I spend a lot of time traveling and competing in various sports. Should I be worried about developing a blood clot when flying home from a race?

CrossFit champ Samantha Briggs believes in resting as hard as you train and ditching the set exercise schedule. She shares her favorite training tips.

End summer right. Celebrate Labor Day with our make-your-own backyard pentathlon.

Mike Donoghue, the founder of Amphibious Medics, a private medical-staffing contractor for the nation’s largest events, including Tough Mudder and Spartan Race, offers his insider tips

Obstacle races are slowly supplanting 5ks as the Weekend Warrior’s activity of choice. But with so many choices how does one know which grueling crawl under barbed wire is the right one for them?

The pros share their secrets for tackling the sport’s most popular obstacles

The eight-week training plan for obstacle-course domination. PLUS: The Dos and Don'ts of race day gear

The obstacle racing phenom on how he stays fit to compete

Chris Sharma may be 32, but he’s still pushing the sport’s limits as a pioneer of deep-water soloing.

The Olympic decathlete on how to eat, train, and perform better

Five great exercises you can do in just 20 minutes

I spend a lot of time training and competing in various sports—cycling, running, and basketball—you name it. My wife and I would like to have a baby soon, so I would like to know if there are there any sports that could hurt my sperm count.

Jennifer Kessy and April Ross prepare for domination

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.

A professional freediver is training athletes to get more oxygen with every breath

I work at the computer, at home. I considered modifying my desk to accommodate a treadmill, but after a reality check, I have no room or money for one. Are pedalers any good? If not, what is another option?

I like to compete in endurance events, like Ironman, but rarely do I place in the top 50 percent of my age group. Why am I so slow?

Pro surfing’s go-to trainer Paul Hiniker lays down 10 steps to get your body ready for anything this summer

How you can reboot your circuit training routine by ditching the rest interval.

Marco Sanchez demonstrates.

Marco Sanchez demonstrates.

Marco Sanchez demonstrates.

Marco Sanchez demonstrates.

I run a lot and feel like I’ve had back pain forever. I read about a new study that found bacterial infections cause 40 percent of chronic back pain. Does that study apply to athletes with back pain? Should I ask my doctor about getting tested for a bacterial infection?

The ultimate guide to finding your ideal race

Increase your hip flexibility and take your upper body and core strength to the next level

Whenever I have a tough task to complete at work, I feel like my after-work workout suffers. Can thinking hard hurt my physical performance? Does my brain use up more energy the harder I have to think?

Now that I’m 40, I feel like I don’t recover as quickly from workouts as I did when I was younger. Is there a scientific explanation for this? Or is it all in my head?

First, ditch the salt tablets. “The biggest misconception is that exercise-associated muscle cramping is due to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances,” says Martin Schwellnus, a professor of exercise science at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa, and one of the world’s leading researchers on the subject.

Is it possible to be strong without having big muscles, or to be huge but not very strong?

Move over EPO: Dynavision’s CoreControl cooling glove enhances performance with just a vacuum and ice

The extreme polar explorer on rock lifting, noodles, and scheduling conflicts

Would taking a shot from an EpiPen during my race give me an advantage?

I read that NFL players over hydrate before their games. Should I be doing the same thing before my marathon?

Should I take ibuprofen before or after hard training to limit pain?

I want to go water skiing on spring break. Got any tips on how to prepare so I can stay up for longer than a minute and don’t hurt myself?

I just finished my first marathon, and I’m ready for a rest. How long before I start losing the benefits of my peak fitness level?

What kind of damage do bumps do to your body? What can I do to strengthen beforehand and counteract the aftereffects?

Or will I be totally out of shape this spring?

The prosecutor in the Oscar Pistorius bail hearing claimed that the athlete was found with a box of steroids. How likely is it that PEDs could contribute to a murderous rampage?

The upstart climbing phenomenon reveals the secrets to his success

My buddies and I are training for a race together, and the other day we got on the topic of pre-sporting event sex. Some of the guys swear it can have a negative impact on race-day performance; I say it helps calm my nerves. Who’s right?

It’s not just the pros who can benefit from a few sessions with a sports psychologist. Here’s how you can, too.