The Barre Effect

Is it ballet? Dance? Pilates? Yoga? Turns out barre formats can be all of the above.

Training Day

Three unusual cross-training workouts pro athletes swear by—and that you can do too.

Bouncing Across the Finish Line

In the early 1990s, Swiss engineer and aging runner Denis Naville faced knee problems. Frustrated at being unable to run pain-free, he designed Kangoo Jumps boots so he could run with reduced joint impact.Read More

Snakes Alive! 6 Standout Serpentariums

Does your kid have an obsession with things that slither and hiss? If you’ve got a budding herpetologist in your family, a visit to one of these six serpentariums can provide an educational and often hands-on encounter with snakes, lizards, and all kinds of reptiles.