- Success Stories -
Tri (Harder): Curb My Enthusiasm
By Kaelyn RileyHealing from an injury has a lot to teach us about limitations and gratitude, as one woman learns in training for her first triathlon.
Classification: injury
- Functional Medicine -
How to Give a Neck Massage in 5 Simple Steps
By Heidi WachterThis Valentine’s Day, surprise your partner (or anyone you love!) with the gift of a relaxing neck massage.
Notables: July/August 2014
By Heidi WachterNews, notes, and our top takeaways from the latest issue of Experience Life.
- Fitness Tips -
Finding Your Fitness Edge
By Alisa BaumanThe motivational phrase “No pain, no gain” is as tired as it is inaccurate. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push yourself to new limits and higher workout highs.
Research Project: Lisa Dillon’s Success Story
By Lisa DillonA skeptic explores her options for treating back pain — while avoiding the needle and the knife.
Facing Down an Injury
By Nicole RadziszewskiFive athletes who’ve confronted sports-related injuries with hope, wisdom and courage and come out stronger on the other side.
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Behind the Scenes With Ricky Rubio (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes at the March cover shoot with NBA point guard Ricky Rubio.
A Life or Death Injury: Nicole Marquez’s Success Story
By Nicole MarquezAfter a devastating accident left her paralyzed, dancer Nicole Marquez channeled her energy into rehabilitation and reimagining her dreams.
Playing it Cool: Ricky Rubio
By David SchimkeA career-threatening injury taught NBA star Ricky Rubio to slow down, stay cool and have some fun.
The Risk of Knee Injuries in Women
By Experience Life StaffRecent research establishes why women are more susceptible to knee injuries.
Gretchen Bleiler’s Life in the Sweet Lane
By Casie Leigh LukesOlympian Gretchen Bleiler loves a good challenge, but she’s also learned the hard way when to give it a rest.
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Behind the Scenes With Gretchen Bleiler (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes at the January cover shoot with professional snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler.
- Success Stories -
A Blessing in Disguise: Jay Stewart’s Success Story
By Jay StewartHow healing Jay Stewart’s badly injured knee helped her more fully appreciate her life—and the joyful activities that define it.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Living Up to Our Promises
By Bahram AkradiA commitment to self-care may be the first step in showing up for others — and in living up to your full potential.
Expert Answers on Saunas for Weight Loss, Sore Achilles’ Tendons and More
By Jen SinklerFitness editor Jen Sinkler asks the experts if saunas can help lose weight, why Achille’s tendons get sore, how many exercise sets and reps to do, and how to deal with lopsided injuries.