5 stretches to test your flexibility. (It may help you live longer.)
People with the stiffest joints — especially women — were substantially more likely to die prematurely than people with greater flexibility.
By Gretchen ReynoldsSports helped Oksana Masters heal from trauma, find love and win gold
To Oksana Masters, Paralympic superstardom is an opportunity to talk about mental health, equity for Paralympians, orphanage systems and normalizing disability.
By Amanda MorrisAt Paralympics, goalball is ‘the coolest sport you’ve never heard of’
Goalball is unique to the Paralympics. And it’s a sport in which blind people have an advantage over sighted people.
By Amanda MorrisHunter Woodhall cheered his Olympian wife. Now it’s his turn to compete.
Hunter Woodhall, a three-time Paralympian, aims for gold in the upcoming Paralympics after going viral cheering his Olympian wife Tara Davis-Woodhall.
By Amanda MorrisMatt Stutzman is an armless Paralympic archer. Now he’s not the only one.
Matt Stutzman competed in the Paralympics as its only armless archer for a long time. But he has proved to be a trailblazer.
By Amanda MorrisThey call it ‘murderball.’ Wheelchair rugby isn’t for the faint of heart.
Wheelchair rugby, also known as murderball, is a young, but fast-growing sport. Learn about some Team USA players at the Paris Paralympics and why it’s popular.
By Amanda Morris and Hadley GreenMiss the Olympics? Try these Olympic workouts at home.
Four Olympic or Paralympic athletes share home workouts to improve your fitness.
By Gretchen ReynoldsWant to start an Olympic sport later in life? Here’s where to start.
Tara Parker-Pope and Gretchen Reynolds answered your fitness questions in our weekly Well+Being chat.
By Tara Parker-Pope and Gretchen ReynoldsIt’s not just Olympic athletes — team doctors take years to train, too
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams rely on doctors, trainers, psychologists and other medical providers, most of them unpaid volunteers, to help athletes.
By Lenny BernsteinWhat is rugby sevens, and how can I start playing, too?
Rugby sevens is a fast, intense, 14-minute variation of rugby, but most Americans know little about how to start playing or get their kids on a team.
By Gretchen Reynolds and Teddy AmenabarVirtual reality players are suffering real broken bones, other injuries
Broken fingers, rib contusions and facial lacerations are among the results of virtual sword fights and sports games.
By Caren CheslerFor healthy aging, light exercise or sleep beats being sedentary
Replacing a sedentary behavior such as watching TV with even light physical activity, or sleep for some individuals, increased one’s odds of healthy aging.
By Caren CheslerThe ‘dad bod’ is not inevitable, even if evolution helped make it happen
Lower testosterone can drive a less toned physique. Pushing back should be less about perfection and more about men remembering to take care of themselves.
By Ian McMahanThese young people invest in fitness. What should you spend on exercise?
Gen Z and Millennial consumers are viewing exercise as a financial priority, and they are investing significant portions of their income into fitness.
By Mikala JamisonA group of men is running marathons for mental health care for Black people
A new documentary shows them training for the Boston Marathon and reflecting on their understanding of mental health and suicide among Black men.
By Alexis P. WilliamsI’ve hiked trails around the world. Here’s how to pack light and prepare.
I’ve hiked with the mantra “I’m not scared because I am prepared,” which is why I’m here to tell you about it.
By Shilletha CurtisRunning or hiking solo? 9 ways to stay safer while exercising alone.
Fear can make some people, especially women, hesitant to venture into nature alone. The risks can be managed with preparation.
By Allison SalernoAn arthritis drug helps old dogs, but some owners worry about side effects
Librela has been used for dog arthritis in Europe for three years. But in the United States, fears about a side effects have spread rapidly on social media.
By Alexandra E. PetriWant to run a fall marathon? It’s time to pick a training plan for your goals.
We spoke to top marathon experts about how to pick a training plan to help you achieve your race day goals.
By Teddy AmenabarAre walking pads worth it? Why I’m never leaving my desk treadmill.
TikTok fitness trends deserve skepticism. But walking pads can have real benefits for mood and focus.
By Tatum Hunter