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Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'He's the most competitive person I know' - Shane Lowry's S&C coach on hard work, weight change and what makes Offaly man tick

Robbie Cannon was in a fourball with Shane Lowry at The Grove XXIII, a small corner of paradise tucked away on the outskirts of Hobe Sound in Florida.
Chicago Cubs
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
Women
fromBustle
1 day ago

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

It took me until 37 to realize that almost all successful people let go of these 7 habits, but average performers keep clinging to them - Silicon Canals

Successful people abandon habits that keep others stuck, focusing instead on effectiveness and prioritizing their time.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 days ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Some people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals

The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
#physical-activity
fromNature
3 days ago
Exercise

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity significantly reduces early death risk in middle-aged women.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Five Minutes of Movement Can Positively Impact Health

Five extra minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity prevents up to 1 in 10 early deaths, with greatest benefits for the least active people.
Exercise
fromNature
3 days ago

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity significantly reduces early death risk in middle-aged women.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Five Minutes of Movement Can Positively Impact Health

Five extra minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity prevents up to 1 in 10 early deaths, with greatest benefits for the least active people.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
Podcast
fromIndependent
4 days ago

James Kavanagh: 'I regret not having a strict exercise regime. I'm a messy millennial and grew up partying and not really caring. I want to become buff'

James Kavanagh shares experiences of renovating his Kilkenny home, facing bullying, and being arrested in Paris.
#pilates
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As soon as I left the first session I felt taller': is reformer pilates as amazing or awful as they say?

Reformer pilates is rapidly growing in popularity, driven by social media trends and celebrity endorsements, making it a lucrative market in the UK.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As soon as I left the first session I felt taller': is reformer pilates as amazing or awful as they say?

Reformer pilates is rapidly growing in popularity, driven by social media trends and celebrity endorsements, making it a lucrative market in the UK.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The difference between people who actually change their lives and people who just talk about it almost always comes down to what they do in the first 90 seconds after waking up - Silicon Canals

The first 90 seconds after waking significantly influence the rest of the day, often leading to reactive behavior if not managed properly.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

7 Ways to Get Started When You Can't "Just Do It"

Procrastination can stem from a lack of motivation, and self-reflection may help identify personal barriers to achieving goals.
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Roll Ensures You Don't Miss the Next Race, Event, or Group Ride

Roll allows users to filter by location to see all cycling happenings in their area. You can filter by bike type, place, and dates.
Bicycling
#fitness
Running
fromThe Manual
1 day ago

I used a Hypershell "exoskeleton" to make my home workouts harder

The Hypershell is a carbon fiber exoskeleton that enhances walking and running capabilities, making workouts more challenging and effective.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

From the ground up' How Black Country volunteers are tackling the highest levels of inactivity in England

Kelvin Gilkes promotes cycling and physical activity to improve mental and physical well-being in his community.
#exercise
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
France news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
Skiing
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Luke McCann is recovering from a challenging period, striving to improve his race times in the 800m and 1500m events.
Running
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Sobriety Feels Flat (and How to Bring Back the Spark)

Drinking behavior is driven by habit loops, and removing alcohol without replacing rituals can hinder sobriety efforts.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

UCLA gymnasts say remaining calm, confident key to their push for a national title

UCLA women's gymnastics team aims for NCAA championship with calm, confidence, and commitment after winning the Big Ten tournament.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

From Marathons to the Marathon des Sables: A Conversation with Des Linden

Des Linden transitions from professional marathoning to the 2026 Marathon des Sables, a 155-mile self-sufficient race across the Sahara Desert.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Woman, 95, breaks five more swimming world records

After you've had a swim, you get out and you just feel, 'oh, I can go anywhere'. My mother was English and her mother taught her to swim in the sea. It's sort of part of the family history.
Women
Exercise
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
Running
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'If I don't swim fast next week, I'm not staying in California' - Daniel Wiffen makes bold claim ahead of Irish Open

Wiffen may return to Dublin for training if he doesn't achieve expected swim times at the Irish Open championships.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
6 days ago

Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases

Just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases like heart disease and dementia.
Running
fromRunner's World
4 days ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

A Fitness Enthusiast's Guide to the Best Massage Gun in 2026

Modern massage guns combine percussive therapy with vibration, heat, cold, and LED light technologies to enhance muscle recovery and reduce post-workout pain through increased blood flow.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I played hooky from work - and it taught me a lesson about community

We're also spending less time with friends. For years, Americans averaged about 6.5 hours a week with friends. Between 2014 and 2019, that number plunged by 37%, to just 4 hours. The year 2014 coincides with a rise in smartphone users.
Relationships
#strength-training
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Can't do a pull-up? This Marine colonel told us how to get your first rep

Misty Posey developed a pull-up program for Marines after overcoming her height challenges and realizing the importance of strength training.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Can't do a pull-up? This Marine colonel told us how to get your first rep

Misty Posey developed a pull-up program for Marines after overcoming her height challenges and realizing the importance of strength training.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The highs are extremely high but the lows are extremely low': when working out becomes an addiction

Tyburski was a professional adventurer, financing his pursuits via magazine articles and speaking gigs, and even making a documentary about his quest. His whole raison d'etre was to push past his limitations, showing what a person is capable of when their mindset is strong enough.
Running
Exercise
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How personal training helps you hit your goals

Top performers use personal training for structured, strategic fitness progress, ensuring effort aligns with specific goals.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
fromiRunFar
5 days ago

This Week In Running: March 30, 2026

Lucien Epiney from Switzerland won the Ultra Trail Men's race in Spain with a time of 6:57, followed by Alexis Martín and Manuel Mesa from Spain finishing in 7:10 and 7:51 respectively.
Running
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

At certain points, I had to stop entirely': what I learned after a week of Hyrox classes

Hyrox is a fitness competition combining running and functional exercises, designed to enhance everyday physical activities.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Worst case I get to ride a lot': Lael Wilcox on her quest to become the fastest human to cycle round the world

Lael Wilcox aims to break the men's around-the-world cycling record with a focus on efficiency and rigorous planning.
#weight-loss
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Watching my six year old deadlift 35kg was pretty cool': meet the children who work out

People tell me it will stunt their growth or that it's dangerous, she says. She is also often accused of forcing her children to train, when actually it all started the other way round. What child doesn't look at their parents and want to do what they're doing?
Parenting
Humor
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Have you heard the one about Musk, Bezos, and Altman walking into a gym?

Energym is a satirical mockumentary ad that critiques AI startup culture by imagining unemployed people powering AI servers through gym workouts, highlighting absurd venture capital trends.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Case for Becoming a "Movement Generalist"

Variety in physical activities can significantly lower mortality rates and enhance overall health.
#aging
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I adopted a new fitness strategy in my 40s that's helped me run half-marathons, hold handstands, and do pull-ups as I age

Setting physical goals in each decade enhances perspective on aging and provides resilience in facing life's challenges.
Health
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The Best Workout Equipment to Buy in 2026

Water rowers, kettlebells, stationary bikes, and climbing equipment provide effective home gym solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with functional fitness benefits.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm 76 and joined a fitness group in my 60s. I still train every day and can do 5 muscle-ups.

A 76-year-old maintains exceptional fitness through lifelong physical activity, part-time work, and community gym participation, demonstrating that age need not limit mobility and strength.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

If a man in his 40s suddenly starts going to the gym every day, cooking his own meals, and spending time alone, something important is happening - and it's almost always the opposite of a crisis - Silicon Canals

Men adopting disciplined habits like regular strength training, cooking, and intentional solitude in midlife often rebuild themselves rather than experience a crisis.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A walking challenge to start 2026 on your feet and off your screens

Take a five-minute movement break every 30 minutes for two weeks to improve mood, focus, glucose levels, and blood pressure.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Olympic skill can boost your job performance

Elite performers manage attention and energy to minimize "thoughtload"—the cognitive, emotional, and energy taxes that undermine performance—thereby improving execution under pressure.
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Let's see if you bastards can do 90

For now, and maybe for a long time, the public won't know what it contains. It could be about Bigfoot. It could be about aliens. It could be about long-term campaigns of manipulation and malign influence waged against our community by local and foreign corrupt actors. Or maybe it is a special popcorn recipe. Or perhaps it discusses the extent of infiltration and influence foreign and corrupt actors have objectively achieved in Oregon and elsewhere.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting your health and living longer, a study suggests. After tracking the weekly exercise habits of 110,000 men and women in the US for 30 years, researchers found active people who did the greatest variety of exercise were 19% less likely to die during that time than those who focused on one activity. That effect was greater than for individual sports like walking, tennis, rowing and jogging. The total amount of exercise you do is still key, experts say, but doing a range of activities you enjoy can bring lots of benefits.
Public health
Philosophy
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

How to Improve Your Life in 2026

Society is becoming intellectually diminished, losing attention, interaction, and critical thinking; people must actively revive and defend their minds through engaged cultural practices.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The 75 hard challenge has come roaring back - but I have my own self-improvement regime | Emma Beddington

Proposes playful alternative self-improvement challenges prioritizing gentle daily pleasures like stroking animals, naps, nostalgic food, and domestic habits over extreme regimes.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

These 13 New Year's Resolutions Are Helping Mountain Bikers Ride Better in 2026

Set specific mountain biking goals to break routines and improve handling, confidence, fitness, and community engagement.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do You Have Difficulty Sustaining Your Exercise Program?

Internal motivation and enjoyment sustain long-term exercise participation, while external pressures undermine commitment and create negative associations with fitness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I looked exceptional but I was out of breath': the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement

Eugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. I was short, skinny and I thought it would give me confidence, he says. Bodybuilding for me was the ultimate expression of that. Now living on the Gold Coast in Australia, with his partner and daughter, the fitness coach spent from age 16 to 24 training and competing. At times, he lifted weights for up to four hours a day, aiming to get as muscular and lean as possible.
Mental health
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who stay in shape without hitting the gym usually share these 8 simple daily routines - Silicon Canals

Sustainable daily movement and simple routines integrated into everyday life maintain fitness and vitality more effectively than intense gym-focused workouts.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Kick-start your year: 22 must-have essentials for an unstoppable fitness journey

Bala Bangles Wrist & Ankle Weights Fit in a workout whenever you have time. Keep Bala Bangles in your bag so they're easy to grab. Wear them on your wrists or ankles to add comfortable resistance to yoga, walking, or any home workout. Gymreapers Barbell Squat Pad This squat pad helps prevent sore shoulders during back squats or after leg day. It spreads out the bar's weight so you can focus on your lift.
Health
Mindfulness
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

I Avoided Challenging Yoga Practices At All Costs-Until This Happened

A shift from avoiding vigorous yoga to craving stronger movement emerged after intense internal restlessness demanded energetic release.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Take on the new year with a motivational reboot or hibernate. We can help with both

In one camp are the new year, new routine fanatics, the people you'll find smashing a 6am workout, clutching a protein shake (the clear, pea isolate ones that are almost like a protein squash have been brilliant for me) and claiming, with suspicious enthusiasm, that they love the feeling of their lungs burning in winter air. And honestly? Good for them. A reset can feel energising, and the right fitness tech, supplements and morning rituals can make this commitment easier and more appealing.
Wellness
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The simple exercise to boost weight loss while working

Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Health
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 daily habits of people who stay incredibly fit without ever stepping foot in a gym - Silicon Canals

You know those people who seem to radiate energy and look like they could run a marathon at a moment's notice? The ones who somehow maintain incredible fitness without posting gym selfies or talking about their deadlift PR? I used to think they had some secret genetic advantage. Turns out, after years of observing and experimenting myself, their secret isn't found in a gym membership or expensive equipment. It's woven into the fabric of their daily lives through simple, sustainable habits.
Wellness
#running
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The New Year's resolutions nutritionists and trainers actually follow themselves - and 3 they skip

Small, sustainable changes beat extreme, all-or-nothing overhauls for lasting improvements in diet, exercise, and overall wellness.
Health
fromNature
2 months ago

How much exercise do you really need?

Short, frequent bouts of physical activity substantially lower all-cause mortality and reduce coronary heart disease risk; wearable data also reveal harms of prolonged sedentary time.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Find a Well-Being Habit You'll Actually Stick With

Multiple evidence-based interventions—exercise, psychological, and mind-body practices—similarly improve subjective well-being; adherence and personal preference determine the best choice.
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I know what I need to motivate me to lose weight, but how do I get it?

An accountability partner or supportive group with clear expectations and nonshaming accountability restores motivation and sustained eating behavior after weight loss.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
Exercise
fromFortune
2 months ago

5 daily tasks that can double as exercise | Fortune

Short bursts of high-effort household activity can raise heart rate and reduce cardiovascular and premature death risk compared with sedentary behavior.
Running
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Coaching the New Runner. Part 2: Individuals

Coach runners from the start by combining structured training, mental skills, and educational resources to develop performance under pressure.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stayed physically active into their 80s share these 7 movement habits they started before it became trendy - Silicon Canals

It got me thinking. While everyone's obsessing over the latest fitness trends and biohacking protocols, these folks have been consistently moving their bodies for decades. No fancy equipment, no Instagram-worthy routines, just simple habits they picked up long before movement became a multibillion-dollar industry. So I started asking around, digging into research, and talking to people who've stayed active well into their golden years. What I found wasn't revolutionary or complicated. It was refreshingly simple.
Exercise
Exercise
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Building strength without weights

Progressive bodyweight exercises, such as advancing push-up variations, can produce strength gains comparable to weighted bench-press training.
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: How Weight Lifting Took Over America

Weight lifting evolved from a stigmatized fringe practice into a mainstream American fitness and cultural phenomenon embraced widely across society.
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