Exercise can prompt profound emotional releases. What causes these outpourings? And what might they be telling you?

How a mom with debilitating knee pain found the strength to heal — thanks to her daughter’s generosity.

How a busy husband, father, and business owner moved beyond excuses and made his health and fitness a priority.

Built around full-body primal movements, this challenging workout maximizes strength, burns fat, and amplifies athleticism.

How one woman changed the course of her life — with some help from her friends — to come back better than ever.

How one woman avoided a hysterectomy by using nutrition to rebalance her hormones — naturally.

Don’t hit the snooze button on your fitness goals. Here are 17 of the most common obstacles to exercising — and expert advice on how to overcome them.

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

Heeding a desperate call to change, one man sets his will on reclaiming his health and fitness.

Thinking about making some positive changes in the coming year? Here’s how to set yourself up for success — and a feel-good experience.

This week, your goal is to move beyond brown, white, and beige meals, which are typically centered on meats and starches.

Take a few minutes right now to set up two schedule reminders — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — to go off every day this week (use your computer’s calendar, your desk calendar or day planner, and/or your watch or smartphone). When the alarm sounds, get up and move your body for just five minutes.

Right this moment, stop whatever you're doing, and go grab a glass of water. Do not add ice (you can add lemon or lime, if you like). Drink half of it down now and drink the rest within the hour.

No matter what type of event you’re competing in — be it a 5K run, duathlon, or triathlon — chances are you’re going to require some specialized gear. This week’s challenge is to get organized so you don’t find yourself on the starting line or mid-transition without a key piece of equipment. This checklist below is a good starting point, but make adjustments according to your activity and specific needs.

Running, swimming, and biking can all be solitary activities, but there is a lot to gain from training with a partner or group. Camaraderie, connection, and accountability go a long way toward creating long-term success. Your challenge this week is to try working out with other people.

Until you’re aware of its bigger “why,” you can’t know for sure whether a fight against the status quo is worth having.

We connect with the tennis star in this exclusive video for our November 2013 issue.

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