- Fitness Tips -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Start Where You Are
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhile running with Olympian Carrie Tollefson, our fitness editor rekindles her love of an old pastime.
Real-People-Profiles
- Fitness Tips -
What Jason Sweetnam Eats to Fuel His Fitness
By Maggie Fazeli Fard, RKC, MFT-1, Michael Dregni, and Jill Metzler PattonThere’s no one-size-fits-all formula for fueling your fitness endeavors. Here’s how Jason Sweetnam powers and recovers from his workout.
- Fitness Tips -
What Roz “The Diva” Mays Eats to Fuel Her Fitness
By Maggie Fazeli Fard, RKC, MFT-1, Michael Dregni, and Jill Metzler PattonThere’s no one-size-fits-all formula for fueling your fitness endeavors. Here’s how Roz "The Diva" Mays powers and recovers from her workout.
- Fitness Tips -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Rethinking Before and After
By Maggie Fazeli FardIt’s possible to grow — as an athlete and a person — without trying to control the outcome.
- Travel -
Step Outside the Box: Mario Rigby
By Heidi WachterMario Rigby shares what he learned from his long-distance treks to inspire others to become more adventurous.
- Fitness Tips -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Ghosts of My Past
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor reflects on her changing motivations to work out.
- Fitness Tips -
Stepping Off My Treadmill
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhen an injury forced our fitness editor off her favorite cardio machine a decade ago, she learned to embrace all a gym can offer.
- Fitness Tips -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: My Favorite Workout
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor reflects on the two-move routine currently setting her heart — and glutes — on fire.
- Sports/Recreation -
How to Take a Race-Cation
By Kara Douglas ThomSports travel lets you combine your favorite fitness passion with the opportunity to explore new places.
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Behind the Scenes With Rob Kugler (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with Marine Corps veteran Rob Kugler to learn how a crosscountry trek with his ailing dog helped him heal and discover his purpose.
- Family/Friends -
A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler
By Heidi WachterMarine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.
- Success Stories -
Jason Sweetnam’s Success Story
By Jason SweetnamOn his journey to lose 100 pounds, one man found his calling in a new career as a personal trainer.
- Aging -
14 Boomers Who’ve Got Game
By Michael DregniThese senior athletes may inspire you to rethink your perceptions of aging.
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Behind the Scenes With Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with yogi, educator, and social activist Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD, as she talks about the power of yoga to heal communities.
- Mindfulness -
A Breath of Fresh Air: Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD
By Heidi WachterCutting-edge educator Chelsea Jackson Roberts, PhD, is on a mission to use yoga as a tool for achieving social justice and equity.
- Happiness -
Finding Home
By Heidi WachterHow author Pam Houston found the nurturing she had missed as a child by caring for a Colorado ranch.
- General Health -
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Earn Your Beast Mode
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhy our fitness editor says mechanics, consistency, and intensity — in that order — are the keys to fitness progress.
What Is Overtraining?
By Andrew HeffernanAre your workouts leaving you overwhelmed or overly sore? Before you blame it on overtraining syndrome, consider whether one of three more likely scenarios might be to blame.
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Behind the Scenes With Clare Gallagher
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with elite runner and environmentalist Clare Gallagher to learn how we can make real, lasting, systemic change.
- Success Stories -
Jessica Tobin’s Success Story
By Jessica TobinOne woman shares hard-earned lessons from her postpartum recovery to help others recognize the importance of persistence, self-care, and patience.
- Weight Loss -
Derek Ballard Jr.’s Success Story
By Derek Ballard Jr.By switching to a plant-based diet and redoubling his training efforts, this young basketball player finally lost the weight that had been holding him back.