People have been working out from home a lot more these days. And people want to keep upgrading their home gym. A great way to do that is to add a workout floor mat to your home. It gives you a little more variety in your workouts and helps to protect you and your floors. …
Peruse any comment threads on basically any of the articles on fitness websites, and you’ll see a spicy blend of half-truths, total mistakes, and “I don’t think that word means what you think it means” moments, all popping into existence in real time. For those of us who have worked as coaches and writers for …
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Hidden in the depths of the Kaimanawa Forest Park in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island is the 80-foot Tauranga-Taupo waterfall. First discovered and descended some 10 years ago by Kiwi legend Brendon Bayley, it’s had a mixed history for kayakers that’s included clean lines, broken backs and near drownings. This December, rains primed …
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Last weekend, the Hawaiian islands were hit with their biggest swell in at least a decade. The peak of the swell was deemed “Super Swell Saturday” and that was no hyperbole. The waves were impossibly large and with offshore wind, the result was clean but terrifying conditions. Nevertheless, some of the world’s best surfers and …
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Runner’s knee can derail the most dedicated running routines. It’s a common term for pain around the kneecap—a result of soft tissue irritation. Too much running (overuse) is often the culprit. Poor running mechanics also play a role, due in part to our culture of spending long hours at a desk and behind a steering wheel, …
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Troy Aikman may have retired 20 years ago, but he’s still finding ways to stay on top of his game. Here’s how. Adjust Your Plan I was still doing the same routines five years after retiring—bothered with back pain. I walked into a local …
When Kai Lenny tells you a wave is scary, you best believe it. The Maui native has dedicated his life to chasing waves, and he thrives in nearly every high-performance water sport under the sun. At 28, Lenny holds the 2019-’20 WSL Big Wave Award for men’s best overall performance, the 2020 XXL Biggest Wave …
Read moreThe Planet’s 5 Scariest Waves, According to Kai Lenny
Be honest, you miss going to the movie theaters. While there is certainly no shortage of movies and TV shows to binge at home, it just doesn’t compare to watching the latest blockbuster flick in the theater. With a massive screen, booming sound and plush seats––it’s an unrivaled audiovisual experience. With the pandemic forcing most …
The best workout is the one you haven’t tried before. That means incorporating new exercises into your daily workout routine with a focus on improvement. An unfamiliar workout will challenge your muscles in new directions or combinations. If flexibility and cardio endurance are problematic, it’s possible to tweak a workout routine to address those problem …
This article was produced in partnership with Zevia Energy. “This is the year I’ll do…” is likely the mantra for many of us as we look to start the new year off and running on the right foot. From course corrections on diets to setting fitness goals for the year (those marathons won’t exactly run …
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At 8 a.m. on January 1, throngs of newcomers swarm gyms across the nation. The “New Year, New Me” aura is like thick smoke in the air. The frustration of the regulars — who now have to kneecap supersets out of sheer politeness — is almost palpable. The culprit: New Year’s Resolutions. As much as …
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Whether it be at the Olympics, X Games, or Dew Tour, watching a snowboarder launch massive jumps is awe-inspiring. Of course, these airs are also filled with ridiculous flips, spins and tricks. But how exactly does that happen? What is going through riders’ minds when they are mid-air, upside down? This fascinating new video from …
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Whether it’s waiting out lockdowns and curfews or psyching up for a long-awaited powder day, a ski movie is just what the doctor ordered right now. This year’s visual buffet shows no lingering symptoms of COVID-19 shortening last season. There’s plenty of deep, steep and boundary-pushing footage. And buried in it all are even a …
When choosing resistance bands, you’ll need to consider a couple of factors if you want to get the right bands for your training style and fitness goals. James Grage, band expert and creator of Undersun Fitness, explains the top five things you need to know when selecting bands. 1. Understand the Resistance Levels When first …