Full Speed
Your First Triathlon
What you need to know about how to prepare for your first sprint triathlon from the…
Features
On the Bright Side
We know that excessive sun exposure is unhealthy, but there’s increasing evidence that…
Renewal
“You’re No Fun Anymore”
Stressed by the thought that your sense of whimsy is gone forever? Here’s how to…
Video
Behind the Scenes With Ideal Bite
Ideal Bite cofounders Jen Boulden and Heather Stephenson discuss their blog and book club.…
Features
Give Yourself a Break
Smart, super-practical reasons to build more idleness, downtime and moments of enjoyment…
Thoughts From the Editor
Insufficient Funs Notice
While light-hearted amusements may not seem like a top priority right now, getting…
Balance
Power Play
We leave many things behind as we mature. Our sense of play shouldn’t be one of them.…
Letter From the Founder-Perspective
Dread-Free Fitness
The reality of exercise is that its biggest fun potential often stays just out of…
On the Cover
Good Green Fun
How two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that…
Audio
The July/August 2009 Issue: Just for Fun!
IdealBite.com co-founder Heather Stephenson on how she and Jen Boulden launched a Web…
Insight
Ha Ha!, Ah! and Ahh!
Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our…
Edibles
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Make Pancakes
Yes, you do have time to make something from scratch. In fact, it just might make your…
Fitness Fixes
Hip Check
Lower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here’s how to keep them…
How I Did It
Going the Distance
Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward’s energy and added pounds to his frame. A new…
The Nourished Self
Eating for Pleasure
Approaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance…
Form & Function
Join the Movement
More than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more…
Nutrients
The Secret Flavor
Sweet, salt, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know…








