CNN Fit Nation

04/24/2018

Cut a pool out of a frozen river, jump in and paddle away. Sweden's "crazy" race causes pain and euphoria in equal measures.

11/11/2017

The "Fit Nation: Around the World in 8 Races" special airs in the US today at 2:30 p.m. ET on CNN. http://cnn.it/2mdanVC

11/10/2017

Another season of "Fit Nation: Around the World in 8 Races" comes to a conclusion in Scotland with this uplifting profile of a blind competitive indoor climber and the sport he loves.

Inside one of the world's largest indoor climbing arenas, the World Cup in Edinburgh calls to the best and fastest climbers.

10/20/2017

Since its heyday in the 1980s, BMX has grown up. It's now in the Olympics. Bike and track design is cutting edge. It's also family friendly. But still rad.

09/15/2017

New Fit Nation: This new competitive sport is taking the world's rivers and oceans by storm, including a race on Washington state's Columbia River.

This competitive sport is taking the world's rivers and oceans by storm.

08/18/2017

New Fit Nation story: The new Colorado Classic, the highest bike race in North America, is the Lollapalooza of professional bike racing.

06/16/2017

The 2.5-kilometer Walkerbay Open Water Xtreme near Cape Town is the newest entry in open-water competitions, in a country that loves its adventure racing.

06/09/2017

Dancing is often considered a recreational activity and all too often overlooked for the positive physical, mental and social health qualities.

05/19/2017

If there is an advantage that the "Star Wars" half-marathon has over most races of that distance, it may be that it has more fun per mile.

05/12/2017

Stretching may be one of the best ways to reduce tension and enhance movement. However, there are different ways to stretch, some of which can do more harm than good, depending on circumstances.

04/21/2017

Around the World in 8 Races: The Red Bull Ragnarok is an endurance race on skis, snowboards and powered by skill and the weather.

03/17/2017

Fit Nation: Around the World in 8 Races Season 2 begins! The Susitna 100 winter endurance race can take up to 48 hours through snow and ice in the wilderness outside Anchorage.

01/27/2017

Fit Nation: Are you a Weekend Warrior?

A new study suggests that exercising just once or twice a week can lower your risk of death, almost as much as regular exercise.

12/09/2016

Any cold-weather exercise tips to share with the rest of Fit Nation?

Does exercising in cold weather affect your muscles and make you more sore than in summer? Find out and see tips for working out during the winter.

12/02/2016

President-elect Donald Trump plays golf, but doesn't do much else for exercise. How active were America's presidents? Take a look at presidential fitness.

11/25/2016

Feeling stuffed? Start working it off, Fit Nation.

When you sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, the cards will be stacked against your diet. But eat smart and play hard, and you can break even.

11/19/2016

TUNE IN NOW to CNN for Fit Nation: Around the World in 8 Races with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

11/18/2016

Around the World in 8 Races, CNN Health Fit Nation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta special airing on CNN Sat 2:30 ET concludes with our 8th racer, John Young, the first with dwarfism to complete IRONMAN triathlon

Triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and like so many others, one Ironman race in Maryland put perseverance on full display.