Fitness
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MovementSee articleWhat Is Japanese Walking? The 25-Minute Interval Walking Workout Backed by Research
I love going for walks with friends. The conversation helps me to forget I’m even exercising, and we can end up walking for an hour or more. So when I heard about something called Japanese walking, I was eager to give it a try. From my first outing, I absolutely loved it. Even though I […] -
PeopleSee articleMeet the 88-Year-Old Running Toward 100 Ultramarathons
At 88, UK-based endurance athlete Paul Youd runs ultramarathons, logs thousands of push-ups a week, and spends his downtime talking to strangers about animal rights. It’s a level of activity he couldn’t have imagined in his 40s, when arthritis began limiting his mobility. “Everything was painful,” Youd says. “I tried to run back then, but […] -
WellnessSee articleKiki Nelson’s Tips for Walking Your Way to Better Health, from Her New Book, ‘Plantifully Simple’
Editor’s Note: Author and whole-food, plant-based success story Kiki Nelson is back with a brand-new book! Out July 9, PLANTIFULLY SIMPLE features 100 all-new plant-based recipes from Nelson, along with meal plans and practical tips for losing weight healthfully and mindfully. In the following excerpt, Nelson—who lost 70 pounds after adopting a WFPB diet—highlights the […] -
MovementSee articleA Complete Guide to the Best Yoga YouTube Channels for Every Style and Experience Level
Eating a whole-food, plant-based diet is one of the most crucial components of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing disease. But movement—especially mindful movement, like yoga—is another powerful practice that can help you maintain a flourishing body, mind, and heart. Yoga not only helps you develop strength, balance, and flexibility, but the deeper benefits of […] -
Success StoriesSee articleI Lost 85 Pounds, Became an Avid Runner, and Revitalized My Marriage With a Plant-Based Diet
My husband, Tim, started on his plant-based journey in 2011 for his health. He was very sick and desperate—and honestly I was worried he wouldn’t live another year. But now he is in incredible health, and I have seen firsthand the lifesaving results from his new way of eating and other healthy habits. When Tim […] -
Success StoriesSee articleHow a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet Transformed This Fitness Pro’s life
Back in 2013, I was in my early 40s and owned a high-intensity bootcamp business with my wife. As fitness pros, we both were very disciplined and followed all the standard guidelines that are taught in the fitness industry. We included some kind of lean animal protein at every meal, we ate five to six […] -
MovementSee articleGet Plant-Fit: 5 Tips from Plant-Based Athlete Matt Frazier
It’s hard to believe that just 10 years ago, “plant-based athlete” sounded like one big oxymoron. But thanks to the stories of dozens of high-profile, elite athletes turning to plant-based diets for a performance advantage in recent years—including Olympic medalists, world record holders, and even the occasional mainstream superstar—the myth that plant-based diets don’t work for sports has […] -
WellnessSee articleFood, Fashion, and the Future: Exclusive Interview With Tennis Great Venus Williams
Since she turned pro two decades years ago, 36-year old tennis champion Venus Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, fourteen Grand Slam doubles championships, and four Olympic gold medals. As a tennis superstar, almost everybody knows her name, but fewer people know she has a debilitating autoimmune disease called Sjögren’s syndrome. She went […] -
WellnessSee articleNFL Player Griff Whalen on the Perks of Being a Plant-Powered Athlete
The best wide receivers are strong, fast, agile, and strategic. The most important trait, according to college wide receiver coach Jay Norvell, is the ability to adjust. Griff Whalen, the newest New England Patriot, has made his career by doing just that. Growing up in Toledo, Ohio, Whalen dreamed of becoming a professional football player. […] -
WellnessSee articleWorld-Renowned Ultra-Marathoner Scott Jurek Talks Snacks, Potatoes, and Micro-Goals
[Rip Esselstyn, bestselling author of The Engine2 Diet and former professional triathlete and firefighter, chats with Scott Jurek, world-renowned ultramarathon champion and bestselling author of Eat & Run. Meet and learn from Rip and Scott at the 5th Annual Plant-Stock this summer!] Scott Jurek has won the most prestigious ultramarathons in the world multiple times, […] -
MovementSee article8 Expert Tips for Staying Fit While Traveling
Worried about maintaining your fitness while you’re on vacation or business trip? As a lifelong athlete, here are some of the best tips and tricks I’ve learned that help me stay in shape on the road. 1. Go for a walk or run to explore the city you are in. If you’re a runner, look […] -
WellnessSee articleQ & A With Plant-Strong Athletes and Advocates Rip Esselstyn and Rich Roll
Rip Esselstyn, bestselling author of The Engine2 Diet and former professional triathlete and firefighter, chats with Rich Roll, bestselling author of Finding Ultra and world-renowned ultra-endurance athlete. Rip Esselstyn: If you could share a plant-strong meal with anyone on the planet, who would it be and why? Rich Roll: My answer to this question is […]
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