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Mountain biking is having a moment. Communities have leaned into the economic and social opportunities of bike trails, and new networks of paths are expanding across the country. Meanwhile, trail building has evolved to take beginners into consideration, and the equipment—mountain bikes and helmets—is better than ever. Chances are there’s a good mountain bike trail [...]

Pool workouts are perfect and potent for anyone wanting to boost strength, cardiovascular health, and overall fitness without the joint impact of traditional workouts. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, pool exercises offer a refreshing and effective way to stay active. Thanks to water’s natural resistance, every move becomes a full-body challenge, [...]

The hours spent at the gym per week doing droning rounds of cardio are something none of us enjoy. In their avoidance, we’ve all sought after the high intensity, low rest training methods to help boost the metabolism. HIIT has become a staple of many training programs for fat loss and an increased metabolic demand [...]

Cosmetic surgery is most often associated with women. In fact, in 2022, more than 86 percent of surgical cosmetic procedures worldwide were undertaken by women. But when should cosmetic surgery be an option for men? Should it even be? Gregory D. Albert, M.D. board-certified plastic surgeon and Florida Panthers longtime team surgeon shares some of [...]

From summiting Mt. Everest twice to the first solo crossing of Antarctica, Colin O’Brady has proven himself to be one of the world’s best endurance athletes. Along with his childhood friend Lucas Clarke, O’Brady recently set his 11th world record in June. The pair completed the Race Across America in 6 days, 6 hours and [...]

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1977 docudrama, Pumping Iron, may be approaching age 50, but the teachings that came out of the bodybuilding classic are still inspiring gym goers to this day. So, when the Arnold Sports Festival Instagram account recently unearthed a clip of the ‘Austrian Oak’ repping Roman Chair Situps during filming, we stat down, took [...]

Terence Crawford, aka “Bud,” may be the reigning WBA and WBO welterweight boxing champion, but at home he’s just a regular proud father with competitive kids. M&F sat down with the undefeated pro, who is moving up a weight class to challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA super welterweight title, to learn how he’s passing [...]

There are two ways to exercise on vacation at the beach. First, enjoy the scenery, the water, and the sand while working on getting a tan. Second, see it as a fun and challenging way to get your sweat on. Imagine the sun on your skin, waves crashing, and the soft sand under your feet [...]

When we think of the side effects of working out, it's typically improved heart health, weight loss and maintenance, and added muscle. But the benefits go beyond better abs, arms, and glutes in the short term. Turns out one type of exercise, in particular, has a positive lasting effect on overall brain health. High-intensity interval training, better [...]

This is sponsored content. M&F is not endorsing the websites or products listed in this article. Ah, coffee—the beloved morning ritual that jolts us out of bed and sets our day in motion. But let’s be honest… how often does that initial caffeine rush lead to a midday crash that leaves you reaching for another [...]