Charge Forward
Four-time Olympian, Ruben Gonzalez, hopes his unlikely story inspires you to go for it.
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Sooner or later we’re all going to face a physical challenge, illness, injury or disease. Start “prehabbing” today by getting fit to reduce the impact of future health setbacks.
Speeding Up Instead of Slowing Down
At 71 years old, John Komoroske is in the best shape of his life. The best part? He believes you can do it too.
At 43, Tom Brady Gives Us Ageless Road Map of Hard Work and Dedication
Tom Brady is 43 years old, he’s the oldest active player in the NFL, and Tom Brady is, dare we say, Growing Bolder.
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Nik Wallenda’s Next Step
Nik Wallenda is an acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, high wire artist and an author. The “King of the Hire Wire” talks to Growing Bolder about his boldest adventures and his plans for what may be most dangerous stunt yet — a high wire walk over an active volcano in Nicaragua.
Team Growing Bolder Training Tips: Stretch Yourself
Should you stretch before or after your run? What’s the best way to get your muscles ready for exercise? And what exactly is a foam roller and how do you use it? Track Shack co-owner Betsy Hughes offers some best practices for stretching in this Team Growing Bolder Training Tip.
Sam McDowell’s True Calling
When six time MLB all-star Sam McDowell hit rock bottom with his drinking problem he decided that wouldn’t be let that be the end of his story. Discover how, in many ways, it was actually just the beginning.
To A Longer Life: Step by Step
Walking is healthy and good for you. Cue eye roll, but we have additional information to guide you along a healthier path.
Tom Brady Says Goodbye Properly To Drew Brees
The best play of Tom Brady’s day against the New Orleans Saints Sunday night wasn’t his short TD passes to Mike Evans and Leonard Fournette, nor his one-yard quarterback sneak for a touchdown.
Sam McDowell’s True Calling
When six time MLB all-star Sam McDowell hit rock bottom with his drinking problem he decided that wouldn’t be let that be the end of his story. Discover how, in many ways, it was actually just the beginning.
Get Off Your Couch (Potato) And Be Inspired By Exercise
We know. It’s a week after New Year’s and you’re still on the couch, playing the role of a potato. It’s understandable. Covid-19 has many people on hyper-alert, which means the usual mad rush to the bench press machine after New Year’s Day isn’t quite so maddening.
Speeding Up Instead of Slowing Down
At 71 years old, John Komoroske is in the best shape of his life. The best part? He believes you can do it too.
At 43, Tom Brady Gives Us Ageless Road Map of Hard Work and Dedication
Tom Brady is 43 years old, he’s the oldest active player in the NFL, and Tom Brady is, dare we say, Growing Bolder.
The Problem with Exercise
Could exercise actually be leading us to sit more and stop moving well throughout the day? Discover how you can break through.
Kim Ng: Breaking Barriers and Busting Down Doors
Kim Ng was named general manager of the Miami Marlins last week–taking a bold step as the first woman GM in any of the major men’s sports leagues in North America.
The Poster Girl for Compressed Morbidity
Over the past two years, 91-year-old Ann Kahl has racked up $0 in health care costs and currently takes no regular prescription medications. She attributes daily activity for bringing her health, happiness and strength.
Man on the Run: Ben Beach
Ben Beach holds one of the most amazing records in sports and it’s a record he breaks every year. Now in his mid-60s, the man who has run 48 straight Boston Marathons explains why and how he keeps going.
The Indomitable Dottie Gray
If you think someone 90 or older can’t bounce back from a broken hip, prepare to have your mind changed. Meet Dottie Gray, the 94-year-old who had her hip replaced less than a year ago and still showed up to compete at the National Senior Games.
5 Questions with Denise Austin
Denise Austin has been empowering people to take ownership of their fitness for decades. Now in her 60s, she is still fit, still amazing and still going strong, anxious to share what she’s learned along the way.