Athletes everywhere are dropping the weights and hopping up on the bar -- and then they're raising it.

Bull riders are arguably the toughest athletes in sports. To be able to handle a 2,000-pound animal and avoid being hit by it, they have to maintain a sound training regimen.

Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise around, but it can be tough for people who aren't trained to do it. Training outside of the pool can greatly enhance a person's ability to train inside of it. Hitting core muscles and creating a higher level of thoracic spine mobility can make it easier to swim for long periods of time.

ATLX went behind the scenes to take a look at the training of stuntmen and doubles. Take a look at their training that's as intense as that of any professional athlete.

Athletes and weekend warriors have benefited greatly from both HIIT and LISS, but which one is better for you?

The "couch potato" era has led to a higher obesity rate in children as physical activity has diminished.

Many people are ditching the gym membership and purchasing their own fitness equipment, which they can easily transport to a local park for intense workouts.

  By: Jason Lewis “Oh, my, god. Becky, look in her trunk.” Not everybody created their buns of steel, 6-pack abs, or defined bodies by battling through rush hour traffic to get to a gym or by waiting for their turn on the bench press. Roll by any park and you will see people unloading all kinds of workout equipment …

Watson is the head trainer with the Los Angeles Sparks, and she also runs an internship program that trains high school and college students to become athletic trainers.

High tech testing is not just for the pros, and it will make a difference in your diet and exercise program.