Even if you’ve been exercising regularly for years, workouts can become more challenging once you enter midlife and beyond.As our bodies age, “muscle mass breaks down, metabolism slows an...
Looking for a new way to work out? Boxing is growing as the go-to sport for fitness aficionados. Sparring or hitting the bags can provide the motivation that toiling on a treadmill lacks....
You love pickleball, or tennis, or any of the other 30 or so racket (or paddle) sports played around the world. And with your new equipment, shoes and workout clothes, you’re ready to go!...
You’ve heard it said that age is just a number. However, age is really two numbers: how old the calendar says you are...and how old you feel.Want to feel younger than your years? Then you...
Spring, with its warmer air and blooming scenery, is the start of trail season for many hikers. And while feeling the sun on your face is one reason to go for a hike, there are others.“In...
As a fitness enthusiast, you know flexibility work is important…but mobility training is different.“Mobility exercise aims to increase the range of motion of your joints and associated mu...
Proper diet is generally the first thing you think of when it comes to weight loss, and it's true: You can't shed pounds without eating right. That being said, a healthy diet works best w...
The first time Jason Griffin saw a cyclocross race he thought it looked insane. Riders often splattered in mud, rode and carried their bikes over obstacles on a short, technically challen...
If you’ve thought of taking up sport climbing, you’re not alone. Climbing—either outside on rock faces or inside climbing gyms—has grown from a niche sport to a popular activity for all a...
Summer brings lazy days on the beach, trips to favorite recreation spots and general rest and relaxation. But if you work hard to maintain your fitness throughout the year, taking it too ...
Whether you prefer easy day trips or advanced backcountry excursions, hiking is much more enjoyable in comfortable, well-fitted footwear. But finding the perfect pair of hikers can be com...
Leg exercises not only build lower-body strength and definition but also work the core muscles and help improve balance as well. They are crucial to enhancing athletic performance and mak...