Bearer of the Flag: Two-Time Olympic Champion Mariel Zagunis Goes For Gold Again

Do you know anything about the Olympian that was chosen to carry the flag in the 2012 Opening Ceremony? Learn all about two-time Gold medalist in women's sabre fencing, Mariel Zagunis.

The Real Reasons Your Guts Need Fermented Foods

Kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi - what do these have in common? They are fermented foods and provide health benefits for your body. Read on to find out why fermented foods are good for you.

Breaking the Glass Hurdle: Women's Firsts in the 2012 Olympics

Women could not compete in weightlifting in the Olympics until 2000 and in boxing until 2012. Some women are literally risking their lives to be in the Olympics and represent their countries.

Calcium Bicarbonate Water Improves Hydration After Exercise

A recent study suggests water with high concentrations of calcium and bicarbonate can improve hydration and improve pH balance in athletes after short term anaerobic exercise.

17 Medals, 5 Golds - Team U.S.A. Continues to Perform

The medals continue to rack up for the U.S.A. 17 medals so far, 5 of them gold. For a quick recap of the events and upcoming events to watch out for, read on.

Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 13 - Why You Shouldn't Run With Your Girlfriend

This week I remembered why you shouldn't go running with your girlfriend...especially when your girlfriend runs 20 kilometers at lunch, for fun.

Breaking Muscle Video - One Legged Squat

This week we give tips on how to develop your one legged squat. A challenging movement, it requires a combination of strength, balance, and flexibility.

Patellar Straps: Are They Effective for Knee Issues?

Maybe you've used a knee strap to brace your knee, or you've seen people at the gym wearing them. Lots of people have knee issues, but do those straps actually do anything? Science takes a look.

The Fitness Industry Is Dead

The fitness industry is dead. In my opinion, it's dead as a doornail. What's the origin of this problem? And how do we fix it? There is one thing we can focus on to save the fitness industry.

Convict Conditioning: How I Learned My Craft: Doing Time (Book Excerpt)

While we normally interview our featured coaches, that was not possible with Paul Wade. No interview and no photos. Why? Because the "convict" in Convict Conditioning is no joke.

Sickle Cell Linked to Sudden Deaths in Male Black Athletes

Of the 2,462 athletes listed in the sudden death registry at the Minneapolis Heart Institute, 23 were sudden cardiac deaths in young African American athletes, correlated with sickle cell trait.

U.S. Close Behind China in Medal Count

11 medals for the United States! Read all about the new developments in several Olympic events today, including swimming, shooting, and tennis.

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 18

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. The popular topics this week include overtraining, Olympic lifting, parenting, and more!

What Is Parkour? Are You Already Doing It?

Parkour? Par-what? Freerunning? What are people talking about and why are they climbing all over EVERYTHING? Get the lowdown on this awesome sport you can literally do ANYWHERE.

Four Medals for Team USA: Day 1 of the 2012 Olympic Games

The 2012 Olympic Games are off to a running start, and the United States is second in the medal count. Read on for more details about today's events!

Dear Willow: What Is Forrest Yoga?

Dear Willow: I’m relatively new to the yoga scene and I read in many of your articles about your experience with a style called Forrest Yoga. What exactly is this and how do I learn more?

Athlete Journal: Travis Holley, Entry 15 - 7/28/12

Travis is back and recovered from the CrossFit Games. He is still thinking about what happened and processing it all in his mind, though.

A Recap of Olympic Proportions: 7 Articles on Games Past and Present

With the Olympic Games starting this week, we couldn't help but bring out some of our best posts on Olympic athletes and events. Enjoy these articles and the Games!

Product Review: Rise Bar - Protein+ Bar

I'd place the Rise Bar Protein+ Bar in the top 2 or 3 protein bars I've ever come across. They taste amazing. Rise Bars are also free of gluten, preservatives, GMOs, soy, and peanuts.

Off and Running: The 2012 London Olympics Begin Tonight

The anticipation is over as the London 2012 Olympics will officially begin tonight with the opening ceremony. Check in every day at 4pm from now through 8/12 for your Olympic Games recap!

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