It takes a lot to win "the toughest event on the planet." A full deck of cards isn't one of them.

Research shows that physical exercise builds up your muscles and your brain.

And the ones you should do instead

Hey, desk potatoes: Little lifestyle changes can add up.

Good news for procrastinators, the overworked and the overbooked—kind of.

Paraplegic skier Josh Dueck amazes and inspires by landing the first-ever sit-ski backflip.

Or why skiing and spicy food have the same effect on your brain.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine sets the record straight.

Working out at home is convenient, and the price is right. But if you’re lucky enough to live in one of those $200,000-a-month Manhattan studios—or if your kids and their junk have oozed into every square foot of your once-spacious home—you may not have room for all the ski-fitness equipment you desire. Fear not. Here are four items that are easy to stash and serve up everything you need to stay in prime ski shape. The first three are also ideal for travel.

iPhone app charges you for every workout you skip and pays you for every one you don't.