- Fitness Tips -
How to Avoid Knee Pain
By Lauren BedoskyImproving knee strength and mobility can help alleviate pain and irritation while improving performance and quality of life.
Fitness
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Exercises for Lower-Back Pain
By Maggie Fazeli FardLower-back pain might get you down, but it doesn’t have to take you out. This program can keep you moving to come back stronger than ever.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: My Favorite Workout
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor reflects on the two-move routine currently setting her heart — and glutes — on fire.
- Success Stories -
Jane Meronuck’s Success Story
By Jane MeronuckAn Experience Life staffer shares what she’s learned and how she’s grown in the 20 months since her cancer diagnosis.
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How to Take a Race-Cation
By Kara Douglas ThomSports travel lets you combine your favorite fitness passion with the opportunity to explore new places.
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The Countdown Workout
By Andrew HeffernanA countdown body-weight workout you can do virtually anywhere in just 10 minutes.
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How Can I Avoid Injury When Trying a New Group Fitness Class?
By Jon SpaydeKnowing your strengths and your limitations is key, says our fitness editor.
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From the Edge
By Yvon ChouinardPatagonia founder Yvon Chouinard shares the wisdom of playing, working, and living simply.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: The Very Basics of Gym Etiquette
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhen in doubt: Don’t leer. Don’t comment. Apologize if you catch yourself being weird.
- Success Stories -
Jason Sweetnam’s Success Story
By Jason SweetnamOn his journey to lose 100 pounds, one man found his calling in a new career as a personal trainer.
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Why Wellness Needs to Be Diversified: A Q&A With Lauren Ash
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlThe founder of Black Girl In Om talks about inclusivity in the yoga and wellness space and why self-care is critical for women of color.
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Up Your Boxing Game
By Sarah Tuff DunnPower your jabs and hooks with these expert boxing tips.
- Fitness Tips -
BREAK IT DOWN: The Ab Rollout
By Maggie Fazeli FardSet your plank in motion to engage the deep transverse and oblique abdominal muscles.
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Time-Crunch Christmas Workouts
By Nia ShanksThree time-crunch workouts you can use during the busy season that will get you in and out of the gym in minimum time with results.
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5 Adventures for People Who Ride Fat-Tire Bikes
By Heidi WachterOne of our senior editors shares the skinny on riding a fat-tire bike.
- Aging -
14 Boomers Who’ve Got Game
By Michael DregniThese senior athletes may inspire you to rethink your perceptions of aging.
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The Jump-Rope HIIT Workout
By Lauren BedoskyHigh-intensity intervals transform jumping rope from child’s play to a fat-burning, coordination-building workout.
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The No-Swing Kettlebell Workout
By Lauren BedoskyUse your versatile kettlebells as resistance-training tools to build full-body strength.
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The No-Swing Kettlebell Workout (Video)
By Experience Life TeamLearn the moves for this kettlebell workout — no swings required!
- Fitness Tips -
What Is the Difference Between Low-Impact and Low-Intensity Workouts?
By Andrew HeffernanImpact is frequently confused with intensity, but the two are not synonymous. A high-intensity workout can be low impact — and a low-impact workout can be high-intensity.
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Is It a Good Idea to Swing Kettlebells Barefoot?
By Jon SpaydeYou typically have more stability being barefoot, says our expert, but it’s not for everyone.