In this week’s Outsiders, ATLX heads to Santa Monica, Calif. to check out a staple in Angeleno’s workout: The Santa Monica Stairs.
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Seven Vacation Spots for the Athletic Traveler
If you’re the kind of person who checks out the hotel gym facilities before you book your stay, check out some of these athlete-friendly vacation destinations that are sure to get your blood pumping.
Read More »Stuntmen: Elite Athlete on the Big Screen
ATLX went behind the scenes to take a look at the training of stuntmen and doubles. Take a look at their training that's as intense as that of any professional athlete.
Read More »What it Takes to be a Solo Sailor
Many people think of solo sailing and they think of boat shoes and umbrella drinks. ATLX spoke with Bruce Schwab, who completed a solo sail around the globe, about the realities of one of the toughest endurance sports.
Read More »Chance Leonard: You Are an Ironman
For the past 30 years, Chance Leonard has lived with the consequences of a spinal injury he suffered at the age of 15. That's 10,950 days. Not one of them has been spent painlessly. But if you think that's stopping him, think again.
Read More »Breaking Through the Workout Wall
Getting into good shape is hard enough. But once we’ve cleared that hurdle, how to get in even better shape? The ways to break through that workout wall are easier than you think.
Read More »Running Your First 5k? Check Out Couch25k
If you are interested in running your first 5K or just haven't hit the pavement in awhile, the Couch25K program can help and motivate you to do it. The app has inspired hundreds and thousands of people to get off the couch, train and finish a 5K in less than two months.
Read More »Yoga Can Be for Everyone…Even Runners
Runners don’t typically buy into the yoga hype, and yogis are often equally discriminating against pounding the pavement. But Alice Toyonga believes in the benefits of both, mostly because they both helped save her life.
Read More »Is Sea Salt Really Healthier Than Table Salt?
Many Americans mistakenly believe that sea salt is healthier than table salt. The marketing efforts of advertisers are perpetuating that trend, when in fact, the truth may surprise you.
Read More »Biggest Sporting Event You’ve Never Heard Of
This weekend marks the conclusion of the 61st annual Over-the-Line tournament on the beaches of San Diego, where over 50,000 spectators are ready to crown another champion.
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