Peter Flax
PETER FLAX is based in Los Angeles and writes about sports, adventure, and culture; his book Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle is out in March 2024.
Latest from Peter Flax
The Very Real Nightmare of Sleep Apnea Treatments
An estimated 1 billion people worldwide suffer from the horrifying condition. Why isn’t it easier to get some relief?Â
They Call It the 'Wolverine Peptide.' And Everyone from Biohackers to the Marathoner Next Door Wants It Now.
BPC-157 has already hit the mainstream, but should it hit your bloodstream?
Mark Hyman Says America's Food System Is Broken. He Thinks He Has the Fix.
"I always say that I can't cure diabetes in my office. It could be cured on the farm, in processing factories, the grocery store, and the kitchen."
What It's Like to Compete in Stickball America's Oldest Sport, aka 'The Little Brother of War'
For the Choctaw nation in Mississippi, playing stickball is much more than a game.
Drinking a Little Alcohol Each Day May Be Killing You
From our Archive: An IPA here. A glass of red there. Here's when "moderation" goes wrong.
Strength and Speed Training for Your Brain
Welcome to the booming world of high-performance mental training, where tech tools offer amateur athletes (like you!) a chance at pro-level focus, calm, and control.
This Indigenous Cyclist Rides for More Than Himself
Neilson Powless, the first tribally recognized Native North American to compete in the Tour de France, knows people at home are always watching him race.
This Indigenous Powerlifter Wants to Build Strength in His Community
Ethan Winn started the sport to continue a family legacy, then worked his way up to All-American status.
'Bigorexia' Has Young Men Doing Dangerous Things for Muscle
Muscle dysmorphia—a psychological disorder marked by an obsessive desire for a jacked physique—is on the rise. Social media is exacerbating the problem, but it may also offer new solutions.
Why Everyone's Biking on Gravel Right Now
Riding on dirt lets you explore new terrain and find the outer limits of your fitness.
Kevin Hart Nearly Died in a Horrific Car Crash. Now He's Stronger Than Ever.
Just months after suffering a spinal injury, Hart insists he’s not attempting a comeback. But he is a changed man. And he’s finally learned to listen.
