Pound-Rockout, created by the Pound Girls as a way to motivate themselves and others to work out, continues to grow in popularity. If you rock out while you work out, you may even forget you’re doing the latter.
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Learn Parkour in the Safety of a Gym
August 19, 2013 - Parkour has been a sensation on social media video websites. People are mesmerized by the movements, but most people would never think to try them. That is all changing with indoor parkour gyms.
Read More »The Resurrection of Roller Derby
Roller derby is making a comeback in modern rec leagues all over, forging bonds in athleticism, sisterhood and badassery.
Read More »Why Do You Race?
I Race For Cause (IR4C) is helping everyday athletes to answer that question.
Read More »Gretchen Reynolds: Dispelling fitness myths in ‘The First 20 Minutes’
Gretchen Reynolds, Exercise Science Columnist and author of 'The First 20 Minutes' spoke with ATLX about her book, and the newest science that is dispelling fitness myths that surprised even her.
Read More »Nutritional Tips Leading Into Marathon
In the days leading up to a marathon, what you’re putting in your body can make all the difference. ATLX expert Dr. John Ivy is here to share some last-minute nutritional tips that will help you be at your best come race day.
Read More »5 Reasons We Love Endurance Runners
Ultra-runners do what most athletes either can’t do or won’t do. They spend hours every day training for competitions where very few people come to watch. It’s an introspective sport, for sure. Besides the fact that they run hundreds of miles, here are the top five reasons we love endurance runners.
Read More »What It Takes to Be an American Strongman
American Strongman competitors are some of toughest competitors out there. ATLX spoke with the founders to learn more about the competitions and the competitors.
Read More »The Arnold Sports Festival Takes Over
While many people wrongly assume it's just about bodybuilding, The Arnold Sports Festival held annually in Columbus, Ohio is set to highlight 50 sports in 2014 and has expanded to both Rio de Janeiro and Madrid.
Read More »Elev|8 Your Game
The Elev|8 Sports Institute offers high school students the chance to obtain a quality education, while learning from baseball, basketball and lacrosse coaches with professional experience. Just a year and a half old, the nine-month academy is really starting to hit its stride.
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