All About The Madness

All About the Madness

  • The Dangers and Training for Bull Riders

    Bull riders are arguably the toughest athletes in sports. To be able to handle a 2,000-pound animal and avoid being hit by it, they have to maintain a sound training regimen.

  • Barholics: The Advanced Calisthenics Movement

    Athletes everywhere are dropping the weights and hopping up on the bar — and then they’re raising it.

  • ATLX Outsiders: Pole Sport

    We go to the Believe Fitness Studio to get a closer look at the athletic brilliance required for the art of pole sport.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ultramarathons Not as Crazy as You’d Think

    Yes, ultramarathons – races of greater length than a standard 26.2-mile marathon – can get a bit crazy. Some go upwards of 100 miles and 24 hours. But you’d be surprised just how doable something that hard can actually be.

  • Jon Sutherland Can’t Stop Running

    Ten broken bones, annoyed girlfriends and a busy work schedule could never convince the 62-year-old writer and coach to snap his running streak. If he keeps running every day, he’ll set the record on May 26, 2014. Find out what makes him tick.

  • Kacie Cleveland Can’t Stop Climbing

    At one point, Kacie Cleveland thought she would never be able to walk, let alone run again. Now she’s breaking records in rollerblading and stair climbing. Who knows what she’ll accomplish next?

  • Climbing in the Name of Camaraderie

    Not only did these Military Men complete the 7 Summits Challenge. They did push ups in extreme conditions to honor Americans fallen soldiers.

  • Bringing History to Life: Medieval Combat Reenactment

    Athletes come from all walks of life. Find out what it takes to be a medieval reenactor.

  • Mind Over Matter: The Ultra Mentality

    On Aug. 17, 2013, Zack Schor competed in his first 50-mile race through the Swiss Alps. Find out how he went from his first marathon to becoming an ultrarunner, and how he sustains and trains for a 50-mile run.

  • The Badwater Ultra Challenges Top Endurance Athletes

    Today, the top endurance athletes in the world set out on a 135-mile race through Death Valley, one of the hottest places on earth.

  • Human Flight Specialist, GoPro Team Up

    Marshall Miller calls himself a “human flight specialist,” and he’s teaming up with GoPro Cameras to capture some of the wildest rides on earth.

  • Wide Receiver Leads Calisthenics Comeback

    Anthony Cephas has traded in the heavy weightlifting of a football player for bodyweight calisthenics, and thanks to the World Calisthenics Organization, he’s not alone.

  • Brighten Up Your Next 5K: The Trend of Colorful Runs

    The largest 5K in the United States is The Color Run, a 5K where runners are sprayed with safe colored powder. Color Runs, Graffiti Runs, and similar 5Ks are sweeping the nation. Read more to find out what they’re all about!

  • Work All Day, Ride All Night

    Night-riders have taken over the streets in many urban areas across the country, as cyclists are socializing and exercising at the same time while artfully expressing themselves.

  • The Iron Cowboy Rides On

    How many Ironman length races can one person complete in a year? In 2012 James Lawrence crushed the previous record by completing 30 full-distance triathlon races.

  • Bike Polo Catching on Around Globe

    Polo isn’t just played on horses; it’s played on bikes, too. Bike Polo is one of the fastest growing sports In America and around the world.

  • Pole Dancing: The Fitness World’s Latest Craze

    Pole dancing has made its way out of the gentlemen’s club, as many women are getting in great shape, or even establishing a career competing in the fitness world’s latest craze with an eye on taking the sport to the Olympics.

  • Human Flight Specialist, GoPro Team Up

    Marshall Miller calls himself a “human flight specialist,” and he’s teaming up with GoPro Cameras to capture some of the wildest rides on earth.

  • Marcia Lynn: The Adventurous Globetrotter

    September 17, 2013 – Lynn likes to get out for her fitness activities. That would be way out, like to the far corners of the world. Kayaking in the Arctics, backpacking in Rwanda, and tango dancing in Rio de Janeiro is the norm for her.

  • Hit New Heights With Cirque Training

    The performers from Cirque du Soleil have captivated audiences around the world. Their training is strenuous, which allows them to produce great strength and amazing physiques, and many everyday people have taken up the challenge to learn this art form.

  • Climb Your Way to Greater Strength

    Indoor rock climbing gyms offer a safe alternative to the real thing, and it gives you a great workout.

  • Athletic Demands of a Racing Pit Crew

    Rarely noticed unless they make a mistake, the finely tuned athletes of a racing pit crew are often the difference between winning and losing.

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