Obstacle Race Giant ‘Spartan’ Adds Trail Running Series
With the launch of its 12-race Spartan Trail series, the world’s largest obstacle course racing brand is officially entering the sport of trail running.
Strava ‘Year In Sport’ Reveals Active Trends Around the World
Strava just announced its year-in-review report for 2018. We dug into the data to glean some of the most interesting nuggets about how athletes train and play worldwide.
Lacrosse Ball Massage: 5 Exercises Athletes Can Do Anywhere
A $2 lacrosse ball can work wonders for your body and hasten recovery.
Work Out in Front of ‘Mirror,’ a Futuristic At-Home Gym
In front of Mirror, you can exercise with coaches and friends as well as compete with yourself. But the large LCD at-home gym doesn’t come cheap.
Pro Recovery Tips for the Amateur Athlete
Train smart, rest up, and perform better. Pro adventure athletes share their favorite active recovery tips and tools.
Mobile Gyms: 3 Fitness Apps to Activate Your Home Routine
Nice niche at-home mobile apps are solving some big workout woes: lack of time, equipment, and motivation.
Hard Charging: Jaybird Releases Tarah Pro Wireless Headphones
Jaybird releases its most elite sport headphone to date: the Tarah Pro. The rugged yet lightweight Tarah Pro is the first in the company’s new professional series. We tested them for this first look review.
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Inside F45: Will This Workout Become a Big HIIT?
F45 bills itself as the fastest-growing functional training network in the world. A gym just opened in Denver, so I went to see what all the fuss is about.
‘This Is Fitness’: Marathon Champ’s NYC Training Spurs Hashtag Hilarity
Embarrassing moments, exhaustion, and complete fails — if you train hard, you realize #thisisfitness. The relatable hashtag is trending thanks to the comedic stylings of a marathon champ.
Super League Triathlon: Wildest Multisport Series You’ve Never Heard Of
The Super League Triathlon race series is an aggressive, unpredictable, fast, and unconventional take on the triathlon.
Get Fit, Do Good: 7 Active Volunteer Opportunities to Get in Shape
Functional fitness and volunteer vacations are in the cool club this year. So it was only a matter of time before the two merged. Check out these seven opportunities to exercise while volunteering.
7 Secrets for Self-Supported Ultramarathons
Self-supported ultramarathons require perfect gear and preparation. Stage racing veteran Jax Mariash shares her tips for finishing a self-supported ultra.
Mold-Perfect Fit: Decibullz Launches Sub-$200 Wireless Earphones
With safety features for outdoor enthusiasts, remoldable custom fit, and no dangling wires, the Decibullz Black Diamond earphones claim to be an industry first that almost anyone can afford.
Climbing a 14er: 5 Lessons to Remember
Climbing a 14er is an adventure accessible to many people. But it isn’t a walk in the park! Keep these tips in mind whether you’re preparing for your first 14er or just tagging another.
Running Power From the Wrist: Polar Vantage Measures Watts
The Polar Vantage running power display lets athletes now see hard they’re working — a cool complement to standard heart rate tracking.
‘Moosh’ and Weird Ways UTMB Ultrarunning Pros Fuel the Frenzy
Ultrarunning races like last week’s grueling UTMB often attract ultra personalities. And these extreme athletes nosh on some unexpected endurance fuel.
Vacation So Hard: All Aboard the Fitness Cruise Ship
Deep in the fiendish hearts of diabolical marketing geniuses sprang a torturous idea: Let’s combine a cruise-ship vacation with an all-you-can-sweat exercise agenda. All aboard the WOD on the Waves Cruise.
Wanted: Chief Obstacle Tester, Available Immediately
Dream job: Chief Obstacle Tester for Tough Mudder. Location: Atlanta or London. Contract length: 1 day.
Fitness on the Road: Traveler’s Gear For Mobile Workouts
Want to stay fit while living on the road? Spoiler alert: Having the right gear makes a big difference.
Athleta Spent 2 Years Perfecting My New Favorite Underwear
Athleta said its new performance underwear line took two years to develop. I reviewed all three styles to see if the extra research and development was worth it.
Bosch Kiox Onboard Computer for E-Bikers Who Actually Train on Them
Bosch is introducing the Kiox, a handlebar-mounted fitness tracker for those who use e-bikes to ride seriously.
Crazy Enough? Nike Goes for Broke in Stirring Ad
As a national debate reaches fever pitch surrounding Nike athlete Colin Kaepernick, the Oregon brand pushes its message to dream big.
Strider Just Built a Carbon Fiber Bike for Your Kindergartener
Everyone deserves to experience the look and feel of a carbon fiber bike. And with the Strider 12 ST-R, that means every single little one.
Pet Fitness Trackers Monitor Dogs on the Move (or Couch)
Just when you think you’ve tech-ified your entire fit life, you realize you forgot Fido. Maybe he needs a pet fitness tracker.
Fitbit Charge 3: Bigger Screen, Better Battery, Smoother Interface
The next generation of the Fitbit Charge health tracker is on preorder now. Check out what you get for the $150 price tag.
Tough Mudder Champ on How to Tackle Obstacle Course Races
Corinna Coffin has placed first and second in consecutive Tough Mudder TMX Championships. Here’s how the sport’s badass tackles “the toughest mile on the planet.”
Runner Breaks Decades-Old Record at Pikes Peak Marathon
Coloradan Megan Kimmel won the sprint to the top of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak (and back down) in 4:15:04. That broke an ancient women’s course record, which stood since 1981.
Why This Champion Marathoner Says Running Shoe Stores Are Off Track
Boulder-based marathoner Mark Plaatjes is about to open a running shoe store he said will fix much of what plagues the sport today: too many choices and not enough biomechanics education.
Female Form, Function: Inside a Women-Only CrossFit Gym
Does a gender-specific gym make this intense, community-driven workout more effective? We talked to Denver’s CrossFit Kali, one of only a few facilities like it in the country, to learn why a women’s-only CrossFit gym makes some women feel stronger.
Muscle Up at Home: Gear Basics for Your CrossFit Garage Gym
If you’ve got some space to spare, it’s entirely possible to set up a CrossFit home gym in your garage, shed, basement — or anywhere you don’t care about dropping the occasional dumbbell.
Reebok’s Sports Bra ‘Senses’ Motion, Reacts With More Support
Reebok, a brand known for shoes, spent two years refining the new PureMove Bra. It’s available to the public in three days for $60. But will it live up to its billing as the solution to our sports bra woes?
