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Cut a pool out of a frozen river, jump in and paddle away. Sweden's "crazy" race causes pain and euphoria in equal measures.
Cut a pool out of a frozen river, jump in and paddle away. Sweden's "crazy" race causes pain and euphoria in equal measures.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
New Fit Nation story: The new Colorado Classic, the highest bike race in North America, is the Lollapalooza of professional bike racing.
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.
Dancing is often considered a recreational activity and all too often overlooked for the positive physical, mental and social health qualities.
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.
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.
Around the World in 8 Races: The Red Bull Ragnarok is an endurance race on skis, snowboards and powered by skill and the weather.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Medical schools are teaching their students to prescribe a free drug to patients that's readily available and has no side effects -- exercise.
Lose a match or race or game? You are one crucial step closer to winning the next one. Here's how.
You win some, you lose some. But when you lose some, you can simultaneously win some.
Any workout songs you want to share with the rest of Fit Nation? Here are the President's:
The notoriously devoted exerciser in chief, President Obama likes to sweat to the oldies and newer beats. Here are his top 10 songs for working out.
Fit Nation, are you taking supplements? Half of you are (statistically) and yet most don't work, and can be even dangerous. What do you think?
The number of Americans taking dietary supplements has remained steady for about the past decade, despite studies that show many supplements have no real health benefits.
Any suggestions for our new series, Fitness Tribes? http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/13/health/hash-house-harriers-fun-run-club-fitness-tribes/
What's the longest distance you've run? http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/23/health/angeles-crest-ultramarathon-fit-nation/index.html
The 30-year-old Angles Crest 100-mile race isn't just challenging, it's beautiful.
Step cautiously, Fit Nation! http://cnn.it/2bEPSGJ
Phones, activity trackers and pacemakers act as extensions and enhancements of our bodies and minds. But how do we feel about living with technology on (or in) our bodies 24/7?
Have you done, or thought about doing, an obstacle course race or mud run? If so, which?
OCR (obstacle course racing) is fun, popular and hard. At one ski mountain in Quebec, competitors gave it their all and most failed to finish.
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Here's great advice for what do when you lose http://cnn.it/2aYSRtt
American soccer star Alex Morgon hopes the U.S women's soccer team's unexpected loss in the 2016 Olympics can help inspire young girls to stay in the game.
Go for the Gold, Fit Nation!
Sports psychology experts reveal how the world's top athletes will need to prepare for their moment in the spotlight in Rio -- and win.
Another reason to get your kids involved in sports!
Teenagers engaged in sports and exercise have lower risks of abusing prescription opioids and heroin than those who are not physically active, according to a new study.
A new around the Work in 8 races story. Could YOU beat a horse?
This unique marathon in Wales is designed to give the bipeds a chance at beating the horses. A couple of times, they have.
Get inspired, Fit Nation! Stacey fought her insurer a year to get these special, high tech braces and her hike is aiming to draw attention to their usefulness so others won’t face such an uphill battle, so to speak.
The 2,190-mile long Appalachian Trail deters even those who have no trouble walking. But it does not stop Stacey Kozel, who is paralyzed from lupus.
Here is your Friday motivation story!
Patrik Baboumian is a vegan and a world-class weightlifter.
Reach of top!
The Zen-like isolation of a journey up a stairwell begins, as the Tao Te Ching put it, "with a single step."
You'll never be bored on a board!
Competitive longboard racing has come a long way since its "sidewalk surfing" days.
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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
And they're off!!!! Go Roni Go!!!!
Planning to bike, run or swim this weekend? Film it and you could be on CNN! http://ireport.cnn.com/topics/1153052
CNN Fit Nation is thrilled to welcome Chrissie Wellington back as a guest coach!! She'll be joining us again at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon, and although she couldn't be with us this week in Clermont, Florida, she left this video message for our athletes...
