Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a dedicated gym-rat, stress is something that affects us all. It's important to acknowledge that stress is a natural part of life, but when left unchecked, it can wreak havoc on our health, performance,...

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, and athletes are no exception. Whether you're a professional athlete or just someone who enjoys staying active, stress can negatively impact your performance and overall well-being. Thankfully, incorporating light exercises into your daily...

Congratulations! You've just completed an intense workout, pushing your body to its limits, and breaking through barriers. You're on your way to a stronger, healthier body. But, as an athlete, you know that work doesn't stop after the last rep...

As an athlete, you're always looking for ways to improve your performance and gain an edge on the competition. While you might focus on strength, endurance, and nutrition, there's another crucial aspect of your well-being that should never be overlooked...

Have you ever tried to slam a revolving door?  Become a surgeon?  Learn Mandarin?  Win an argument with someone of questionable intelligence over the internet? The common thread between all of these daunting tasks is their shared difficulty level, which...

Unlike many people, I can’t remember the first time I realized I needed glasses, but I do remember the feelings associated with the realization. Dread. Frustration. Confusion.  Sure, they may not have been necessarily felt in that order, but the...

Based on a true story.  Those five words carry a lot of weight. When any film or show starts with that phrase, you clench that popcorn bucket a little tighter knowing some wild stuff is about to go down. While...

Do you think you could even make contact with a 98mph pitch? You read that right. We’re not talking about registering a hit, getting on base, or anything even remotely close to scoring a run. We’re talking about using faster-than-lightning...

“Move. Listen. Never halt movement, as that could halt the heartbeat.” Michael Wirth, a rising young star in the backcountry skiing and ultrarunning world, is on the move. He just completed Colorado’s Elks Traverse, a 60-mile mountain run across seven...

When I started participating in Ironman races, I learned that a diet of pizza, wine, and donuts was not the best nutrition plan to fuel my body for a year of demanding training culminating in a grueling 140.6-mile race. So,...

What is NSF’s Certified for Sport®? NSF International is an independent and accredited non-governmental organization whose mission is to protect and improve global human health by leading the development of public health and safety standards and by testing and certifying...