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Your Guide to Treating a Muscle Strain, Joint Sprain, or Bruise
A muscle strain, joint sprain or contusion suffered just before a competition could put you on the shelf. Here are some quick-fix options.
How to Start Indoor Rock Climbing
Indoor climbing requires physical and mental strength. A seasoned climber shares his hard-earned secrets.
3 Months to Your First 5K
Competitive running doesn’t require superhuman athletic ability — just a willingness to train and a realistic plan. Here’s how to make it to the finish line for the first time.
6 Tips for Your First Indoor Cycling Class
Advice to help you feel empowered and ready to ride.
Olympic Spirit: Julia Mancuso
After a two-year hiatus from competition, four-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso has set her sights on the 2018 Winter Games — and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Your Best Running Stride? The One You Use Naturally
Experienced and novice runners should just trust their instincts, says a new study.
Running May Extend Longevity
Could one hour of running equal seven hours of longer life?
The New Science of Concussions
As doctors learn more about their consequences, people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries are finding renewed hope.
CTE Found in 99 Percent of NFL Players Studied
We talk to forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu, MD, about the brain disease he discovered.
Backpacking 101
Heather Balogh Rochfort shares insights from her new book, Backpacking 101, on planning the ultimate backcountry trip — and 10 essential items to pack.
Behind the Scenes With Krystle Wright (Video)
Adventure photographer Krystle Wright shares how capturing the moment has given her a new focus on living life more fully.
Scavenger-Hunt Workout
Get fit and have a blast with this adventurous outdoor workout.
A Different Lens: Krystle Wright
Adventure photographer Krystle Wright shares her insights on the rewards of risk-taking and the joys of capturing a moment.
The Ride of Her Life
In 2015, ultra-endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch set out to find the place where her father’s plane was shot down during the Vietnam War and, in the process, found a new purpose.
7 Etiquette Tips for Joining Running and Cycling Clubs
Thinking of joining a cycling or running club? Here are seven rules of the road to know.
The Benefits of Cross-Training in the Pool
Whether you run, cycle, or lift weights, here are some good reasons to make swimming part of your cross-training repertoire.
Expert Answers: Breathing Tips for Swimming
The first step to breathing better in the water? Breathing better out of the water.
LIFE, UNEDITED: The Spirit of the Game
Lessons on the joy of sports — and life — from ultimate Frisbee.
Lap-Swimming Etiquette
Don’t let a crowded pool keep you from regular workouts. Here are six rules to know before you dive in.
How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
Don’t let your fear of a flat deflate your cycling plans. This quick tutorial will help you get back on the road again in no time.
Yoga for Athletes (Video)
Learn how to perform these six yoga poses, aimed at enhancing your running, strength training, basketball, cycling, tennis, and swimming game.