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Barholics: The Advanced Calisthenics Movement

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

Tackling Mud Runs via Twitter

The closest I’ve come to a mud run was when I slogged my way through an epic hike in Maui – a hike that involved getting lost on the mountainside, falling down a muddy hill and ultimately losing one shoe to the sludge.

The Bigger, Smaller, Bigger Experiment

He gained 20 pounds over the course of 28 days, lost those 20 pounds in five days, then gained 17 pounds back in just 24 hours. There’s some reason deep down beneath the insanity, Nate tells us. And if you want more, you can always check out his e-book (it’s free).

Are You an Alpha Warrior?

ATLX Expert Brett Stewart gets called in to test Obstacle Courses and Mud Runs in his spare time. Why? Because he knows what makes up an awesome challenge. Alpha Warrior, one of the most technically challenging courses out there, asked him to give it a go. Here’s Brett’s Breakdown.

Adventure Kids: Merrell’s Little Mud Runners

Who says you shouldn’t play in the mud? This new kids-only Mud Run and Obstacle Course encourages families to get active together for a good cause.

Running a Marathon at the Top of the World

While many runners are prepping for the Boston Marathon on April 15, there’s another marathon taking place this Tuesday north of Beantown for which some brave athletes are gearing up for.

Finding Your Focus After 50 miles: Joe Hayes Ultra-Marathon Runner

It all started because Joe Hayes was feeling a little pudgy. Now with over 100 ultra-marathons under his belt, he discusses the balance, lifestyle and mindset necessary to run ultra-marathons for over 40 years.

Pull-Ups for a Purpose, Chasing a World Record

Paul Theodore recently attempted to break the world record for most pull-ups in 24 hours. Find out what fueled this man’s fire to take on the lofty challenge.

Run, Mud Runner, Run

Training for a Mud Run? Whether it’s your first dash in the dirt or you’re a seasoned vet, preparation is a must. ATLX Expert Brett Stewart wrote the book – literally – on training for Obstacle Races. The first step? RUN!

Why the Heck Would You Do an Obstacle Race?

Still not convinced you’ve got what it takes to brave the muddy terrain of an adventure race? ATLX Expert Brett Stewart, obstacle racer extraordinaire, says YES YOU CAN!

Why the Spartan Race Stands Out

The trend of adventure racing continues to grow. Reebok recently announced that it will be releasing the official line of adventure racing gear in conjunction with its recent partnership with Spartan Race. Find out more about Spartan Race and their partnership here.

4 Summer Additions to the Adventurer’s Bucket List

The living’s easy for some, but for the thrill-seeking athletes out there, summertime is stacked with action-packed awesomeness. Check these items off your to-do list this season, you daredevil, you.

Finding Ultra: From Wasted to Warrior

Rich Roll finished five Ironman challenges on five different islands of Hawaii in one week. Two years before that, he dominated the Ultraman. And 10 years before that, he was totaled, tanked and in trouble.

Saints to Sinners Bike to Beat ALS

Tomorrow morning bikers will take off from the heavenly hills of Utah en route to Sin City, in the fourth annual Saints to Sinners Bike Race to raise awareness and money for the fight against ALS.

Brazilian Dance Workout Rebolaxe Getting Hot

Omar Gonzalez is the man behind Rebolaxe, a Brazilian dance workout that could become the new fitness craze.

Alpha Warrior Winners Challenge: Prove It!

Brent Steffensen and Kacy Catanzaro recently dominated the most technically challenging obstacle race out there. How did they do it and what’s their advice for you? Check it out in our latest ATLX one-on-one.

Spartan Death Race: Enter at Your Own Risk

It’s sent Navy SEALs home with their tails between their legs. It’s mentally and physically destroyed the best of the best. Read on to get inside the minds of two crazy founders of this insane race.

One-on-One With a Mud Run Champ

Cynthia Johnson doesn’t just race in the mud for fun, she also does it to win.

ATLX Outsiders: Parkour

In this week’s OUTsiders, ATLX heads to the parkour gym to see what this trendy workout is all about!

Running New York Marathon for Good Cause

Drew Swiss wanted to finish the New York Marathon for himself, and he did, and in doing so he has raised more than $300,000 for a worthy cause.

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.

Rock Out, While Working Out

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.

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.

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.

Dodgeball Unites Everyday Athletes

Dodgeball isn’t just for PE or Hollywood anymore. The game is sweeping the nation and turning into a pretty competitive sport.