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LIFE, UNEDITED: The Road Back

By Steve Waryan

Our copy chief and long-time endurance athlete shares the experience of his arrhythmia and recovery.

Out of Rhythm Arrhythmia cyclist triathaloner

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For decades we’ve been told that endurance exercise is good for the heart. But as more endurance athletes are diagnosed with heart issues, they are learning the hard way that more isn’t always better.

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Learn to Be Well

By Courtney Helgoe

Well-being is not simply the result of good genes or good luck, says pioneering researcher Richard Davidson, PhD. It's a skill we can cultivate.

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Natural High

By Heidi Wachter

Mounting evidence suggests that spending time in nature can offer a boost to your mood.

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The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong

By Yael Grauer

This grounding qigong routine trains your body to move as an integrated unit — increasing mobility, enhancing mental focus, and building strength.

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The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Qigong teacher John Du Cane demonstrates the practice to increase mobility and build inner and outer strength.

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The Restorative Workout

By Karla Walsh, NASM-CPT, AFAA

Soothe tight, tired muscles and recharge your body and mind with these yoga-inspired moves.

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The Workout: Restorative Yoga (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Soothe tight, tired muscles and recharge your body and mind with these yoga-inspired moves.

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8 Moves to Boost Back Resiliency

By Andrew Heffernan

Relieve your sore spine with these accessible exercises.

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The Workout: Prehab Your Body

By Andrew Heffernan

Injury-proof yourself with these prehabilitation mobility moves.

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Expert Answers: Back Hurting After Yoga Class

By Karla Walsh, NASM-CPT, AFAA

Why does my back hurt after yoga class?

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Study Shows How High Heels Affect Muscle Development and Balance

By Craig Cox

Regular wearers of high heels may be sacrificing the health of their ankles.

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Fitness Fix: Improve Your Shoulder Mobility

By Nicole Radziszewski

2 exercises to improve your shoulder mobility.

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How to Give a Neck Massage in 5 Simple Steps

By Heidi Wachter

This Valentine's Day, surprise your partner (or anyone you love!) with the gift of a relaxing neck massage.

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Fitness Fix: Building Better Ankle Mobility

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Think you can’t squat because of a bad back? Tight hips? Weak knees? You may want to look lower down in the kinetic chain — the problem may just be tight ankles.

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On a Roll

By Experience Life Staff

According to a new study, two minutes of foam rolling enhances flexibility just as much as static stretching.

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The Art of Recovery Q&A With Matt Dixon (Full Interview)

By Experience Life Staff

Matt Dixon, MSc, the author of The Well-Built Triathlete explains the essence of recovery.

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The Recovery Zone

By Alisa Bauman

Smart athletes know when to back off their hardcore training to rest and recover. Do you? The fitness gains you’re working so hard for can’t happen without some strategic breaks.