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Your First Triathlon
By Joe FrielWhat you need to know about how to prepare for your first sprint triathlon from the sport’s most respected expert.
- Nutrition -
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Make Pancakes
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlYes, you do have time to make something from scratch. In fact, it just might make your day.
- Nutrition -
Purslane
By Cary NeffThis succulent leafy vegetable is rich in omega-3s and melatonin.
- Food Culture -
Eating for Pleasure
By Marc DavidApproaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance your digestion, satisfaction and metabolism, too.
- Nutrition -
The Secret Flavor: Umami
By Kristin OhlsonSweet, salt, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s another flavor—umami. Until recently, we weren’t sure how to name this fifth flavor, much less describe it. But that hasn’t stopped us from craving it and creating it for most of culinary history.
Tag Team
By Kelle WalshRelay adventures combine fun and friends with a daunting athletic challenge.
- Stress Relief -
“You’re No Fun Anymore”
By Jon SpaydeStressed by the thought that your sense of whimsy is gone forever? Here’s how to reconnect with your playful side and learn to laugh again.
Give Yourself a Break
By Experience Life TeamSmart, super-practical reasons to build more idleness, downtime, and moments of enjoyment into your busy life.
Power Play
By Heidi Losleben with reporting by Erin PetersonWe leave many things behind as we mature. Our sense of play shouldn’t be one of them.
- Environmental Health -
Good Green Fun: Heather Stephenson & Jen Boulden
By Laine BergesonHow two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that works for them.
Ha Ha!, Ah! and Ahh!
By Michael GelbEnjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our health, happiness and chances for success. Here’s the lowdown on laughter and how you can trigger its practical benefits in your own life.
Hip Check
By Andrew HeffernanLower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here’s how to keep them flexible and strong.
- Success Stories -
Going the Distance
By Erin PetersonYears of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward’s energy and added pounds to his frame. A new attitude and ambitious goals helped him get back on track.
Join the Movement
By Matt FitzgeraldMore than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more effectively in specific sports —not to mention everyday activities.
Making Exercise Fun
By Karen BannanWeary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You’re due for an amusement infusion.
On the Bright Side
By Jennifer BarrettWe know that excessive sun exposure is unhealthy, but there’s increasing evidence that blocking out all the sun’s rays can be equally dangerous. Find out why many health experts now see moderate sun exposure as essential to maintaining a healthy body and mind.
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Behind the Scenes With Ideal Bite (Video)
By Experience Life StaffIdeal Bite cofounders Jen Boulden and Heather Stephenson discuss their blog and book club.
- Personal Development -
Insufficient Funs Notice
By Pilar GerasimoWhile light-hearted amusements may not seem like a top priority right now, getting daily doses of fun, joy and comic relief may, in fact, be more important than ever.
- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -
Dread-Free Fitness
By Bahram AkradiThe reality of exercise is that its biggest fun potential often stays just out of reach until we’ve gotten invested enough to begin overcoming the stereotypes, fears and limitations that have previously kept us at bay.