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USA TODAY’s photo gallery spotlights Hyrox, a multi-station endurance race that’s exploded in popularity with events worldwide from Bangkok to Istanbul and Cologne, mixing running with strength stations such as sled pulls, burpees and lunges. The piece notes Hyrox’s rise after a Beijing race where an elite athlete finished despite a public mishap, underscoring the event’s dramatic appeal and global reach.
In a Beijing Hyrox race, Australian Joanna Wietrzyk finished after an on-track hygiene incident; Hyrox then updated its rulebook to allow race directors to withdraw competitors for medical or contamination risks, apologized for the initial handling, and pledged stricter protocols amid online backlash and renewed focus on athlete safety.
Australian Joanna Wietrzyk won HYROX Beijing 2026 in 1:01:23 after battling mid-race diarrhea, a performance that sparked debate over pushing limits and event protocols; HYROX says it will review procedures following the incident.
After age 55, aiming to hold a glute bridge for 30–60 seconds is a solid marker of glute and trunk endurance; surpassing 60 seconds signals excellent muscular endurance and hip stability. Younger adults average about 60–100 seconds, but targets should be adjusted for aging with emphasis on form and progressive overload rather than chasing a specific number. The bridge is an isometric anti-extension move that stabilizes the pelvis and spine, supporting everyday tasks like standing from a chair and climbing stairs.
Daily walks boost heart health and mood; to make them more effective, try (1) keeping a brisk pace that raises your heart rate (you can pace to music around 100–120 BPM), (2) adding short interval bursts of faster walking or light jogging, (3) including light weights or bodyweight exercises during the route, and (4) choosing hills to increase challenge. For best results, aim for 150–300 minutes of moderate activity per week and 5,000–10,000 steps daily, with about 30 minutes most days and listening to your body for rest.
Ultrarunner Sophie Woods finished the Via Alpina in 29 days, traversing eight countries (Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France and Monaco) and covering about 1,240 miles to set new men’s and women’s records, beating the previous best by six days. She started in Trieste on July 4 and ended in Monaco, facing extreme heat, sleeping fewer than 2.5 hours per night toward the end, and receiving emotional and logistical support from her husband and dog, with ice-slushed cooling helping her cope.
New Zealand-born ultra-runner Sophie Woods completed the 2,000km Via Alpina across eight Alpine countries in 29 days, setting a new fastest-known time and beating the previous 35-day record. She battled heatwaves, storms, horseflies and wildfires that forced a detour, running up to 15–18 hours daily with team support and fueling on McDonald’s, pasta and energy gels. Woods credits mental resilience and plans to rest and Netflix afterward.
A CNET reviewer wore Hypershell’s X Ultra S robotic exoskeleton on a Grand Canyon climb and a two‑mile rim hike, reaching about 12,000 steps without his cane. The five‑pound, battery‑backed device attaches at the hips and is app‑controlled with Eco, Hyper, Transparent, and Fitness modes plus an auto-detect feature. It lightweightens leg movement and extends endurance but isn’t a miracle or cure, simply augmenting existing fitness. The reviewer noted no back pain the day after, though results vary by terrain and elevation. The X Ultra S costs about $1,999 (with other models priced differently), making it a tool for regular exercisers seeking incremental gains rather than a magic fix.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Blue Origin for its rapid cleanup and transparency after the May New Glenn anomaly, with Plan A to launch the Mk.1 Endurance on New Glenn still aiming for a year-end flight, while NASA evaluates alternatives such as SpaceX's Falcon Heavy and ULA's Vulcan for Artemis III; Blue Origin is pursuing a faster return-to-flight without rebuilding the same pad, investigators pointing to the aft section as a likely root cause, and some officials remain cautious about timelines as progress is monitored into 2027.
A 50-year-old associate professor from the UK, Shaunna Burke, becomes the first woman to summit Mount Everest while living with Stage 4 cancer. After chemo, surgeries, and targeted treatment for a BRCA2 mutation, she kept up fitness and completed the ascent in five weeks to allow for altitude acclimatization, all while documenting the journey for a film and raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Burke credits regular exercise and a positive mindset with helping her stay resilient through treatment, and hopes her story inspires others with cancer to pursue their goals.
A reviewer tests the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton on a Grand Canyon hike, finding it extends endurance and reduces fatigue enough to finish a two‑mile rim hike and about 12,000 steps without using his cane, but it’s not a cure for disability or a superhero device. The app‑controlled, ~5‑pound unit uses a back‑mounted battery with motors at the hips, offers modes like Eco/Hyper/Transparent/Fitness, and claims ~30 km (18.6 miles) of range with a spare battery. Real‑world results vary by terrain and fitness, and the device is pricey (about $1,999 for the X Ultra S).
Max Verstappen and his Mercedes-AMG GT3 teammates led the Nurburgring 24 Hours by about 30 seconds with 3 hours 20 minutes remaining, but a broken driveshaft forced them off the track, ending their chance at victory; the Mercedes crew of Engel/Stolz/Schiller/Martin won, while Verstappen said he would try to return next year and soon returns to Formula 1 for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen’s Verstappen Racing led the Nurburgring 24 Hours for hours, but a driveshaft failure three hours from the end handed victory to Mercedes-AMG Team Ravenol, delivering a 1-2 for the German marque and denying Verstappen a debut win at the Nordschleife.
New Neuron-based research shows SF1 neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamus stay active after exercise and are needed for endurance gains; blocking these neurons post-workout prevents improvements, suggesting brain activity after exercise helps the body adapt and use energy more efficiently—potential implications for aging, stroke recovery, and athletic performance.
Max Verstappen, steering the Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, has put his team in contention for its debut Nurburgring 24 Hours win by taking a narrow lead in mixed conditions after almost nine hours. The #3 Mercedes sits about one second clear of the sister #80 AMG (Martin/Engel/Schiller/Stolz), with a tight fight behind including a Walkenhorst Aston Martin (Thiim) in third, Jens Klingmann’s Schubert BMW in fourth, and Max Hesse’s Rowe BMW rounding out the top five. Early incidents included Mirko Bortolotti’s Lamborghini puncture and Marco Mapelli’s 32-second penalty for a jump start, while Verstappen capitalized on clean laps and traffic management to extend his advantage into the night.