Whether it’s a car race or a foot race, NASCAR champ Michael Waltrip never lets up. My brother Darrell began racing go-karts before I was born, and stock cars about the age of 15, so the whole time I’ve been on earth I’ve been going to races. Both of my brothers played very important roles… read more
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The Stopper
Cornerback Charles Tillman is a quarterback’s worst nightmare and a sick child’s best friend. Eighth grade was the first year I played football in school. Being a young, physical, aggressive little kid who used to wrestle his older brother all the time, it was a perfect fit for me. My aunt Renee gave me the nickname of… read more
The Game Breaker
Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward brought a fearless competitive spirit to the NFL. I was very competitive as a kid, but really didn’t understand the sacrifices my mother made for me. She could have easily thrown in the towel. She was my motivation in life. Through her, I learned hard work and the dedication of showing… read more
Action Star: Gaëlle Cohen
Stunt performer and coordinator Gaëlle Cohen makes Hollywood actors look like superheroes. I had surgery in Paris last December to remove an old plate and screws from my leg. I had broken the tibia into three pieces on a movie set in Belgium eight years ago. It was a jump from a roof onto a car.… read more
Great Scott
Photo courtesy of Weider Health & Fitness Larry Scott, who became the first Mr. Olympia in 1965, died on March 8 at the age of 75. Beyond his onstage titles, Scott was a motivational speaker and owner of Larry Scott Research, a valued resource for products and information on training and nutrition. The following is… read more
The Will to Endure
Skater Dan Jansen redefined the Olympic moment for a generation of Americans. For my first national championships, I was 11 or 12. I was old enough to qualify for nationals. We drove up to St. Paul, Minn. I knew I was one of the best in the competition. One kid beat me in my division… read more
The Ice King Cometh
Apolo Ohno is the most successful American Winter Olympian in history. As a 12-year-old boy, what I saw [watching the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer] was these superhero figures on the ice, skating around on, like, samurai swords, and battling each other, jockeying for position. That was the coolest thing I’d ever seen in my life.… read more
He Got The Damn Ball, All Right
Receiving great Keyshawn Johnson made the NFL fun again. I was raised by my mom with six brothers and sisters. Growing up in South L.A., unless you became a musician or an actor, you really had no other opportunity except playing sports. You’re either going to play sports or get in trouble, end up in… read more
Lift Like a Girl
CrossFit phenom Lindsey Valenzuela is one of the fittest women in America. Being strong gives me confidence. Mentally it helps to know that I can handle things if need be, if someone isn’t around to help me. Also, I have two big bulldogs, Ace and Rocko, who I have to put in the car by myself.… read more
Cage Sage: Mike Dolce
Mike Dolce has been a strength coach and nutrition consultant for over 100 UFC athletes. As the host of the new UFC Fit workout series, he brings his elite expertise to the everyman. The first punch you ever learn in boxing is the jab. It is also the most effective. Nutrition is the same thing:… read more