Maggie Fazeli Fard
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Awareness in Walking
Across the country people are signing up for “walking boot camps,” aiming to relearn how to walk. Here’s a look inside one of the gentlest approaches.
Green Travel or ‘Greenwashing’?
Everyone is trying to cash in on the eco-tourism boom. Here are six tips to help you be a savvy eco-minded traveler.
LIFE, UNEDITED: The Truth About Soreness
Our fitness editor explains why being sore is not an indication of a good (or bad) workout.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Why Exercise for the Sake of Exercise Isn’t Worth It
Our fitness editor attempts Month 2 of Pat Davidson’s 16-week “MASS” program.
LIFE, UNEDITED: The “Magic” Ingredients in Any Fitness Plan
Our fitness editor explains why, when it comes to sustainable exercise, what you do isn’t always as important as how you do it.
LIFE, UNEDITED: The Best Kind of Hard
Our fitness editor attempts Month 1 of Pat Davidson’s 16-week “MASS” program.
LIFE, UNEDITED: What Makes You Feel Confident?
Our fitness editor considers challenging questions around confidence and power.
LIFE, UNEDITED: How We’re Getting Strong, Fast, and Fit in 2017
We’re doing this really cool thing. Come join us.
Expert Answers: Benefits of Eccentric Weightlifting
Our expert explains the benefits of isolating the negative while strength-training.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Travel-Friendly Kettlebell Workouts
Our fitness editor shares four easy-to-adapt kettlebell circuits that kept her sweaty through the holiday weekend.
Pulling Ahead: Dogsledding Adventures
Dogsledding offers a chance to connect with untamed nature and reclaim our wild selves.
LIFE, UNEDITED: New Thanksgiving Traditions
Our fitness editor rediscovers the beauty of this all-American holiday by learning to let go of stereotypes and embracing the annual Turkey Trot.
LIFE, UNEDITED: “Bulky” Isn’t “Bad”
Our fitness editor explores the language behind lifting weights and body perception.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Foam Rolling for Mobility and Function
Fresh off her flight to attend a fitness conference, our fitness editor shares tips for streamlining your at-home mobility practice.
LIFE, UNEDITED: “I Can’t” Versus “I Don’t Know How”
Our senior fitness editor learns how a simple reframe can open up a world of new possibilities — in fitness, and in life.
LIFE, UNEDITED: TC 10-Mile Race-Day Recap
Our fitness editor shares the results of her intuitive running experiment.
LIFE, UNEDITED: 10 Things I Learned About Life in Improv
Letting go of control and staying present can lead to revelatory lessons.
LIFE, UNEDITED: My Intuitive Running Experiment
Our fitness editor describes what it feels like to train for a big race without a training plan.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Girls (on the Run) Run the World
Fitness editor Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her volunteering experience, and insights from young women on building inner and outer strength.
LIFE, UNEDITED: How Powerlifting Led to Self-Discovery
From bookish to athlete, there are many lessons to be learned along the way. Our fitness editor’s take on transforming to a powerlifter.
The Mindful Adventurer: Jimmy Chin
Mountaineer-turned-filmmaker Jimmy Chin talks about the value of courage over fearlessness and the parallels of life above and below the clouds.