"Forced to take Physical Education Equivalency, aka "Slugfest," in summer school so he can maintain his star spot on the JV football team, Yash recruits his fellow PE rejects to train with him and pass this course, an endeavor that turns into a summer he'll never forget"-- Provided by publisher.

In Minnesota’s heartland of U.S. ice hockey, the home state of the most NHL players, the senior boys of rival towns—one an emerging dynasty, the other with a fabled past—face down uncertain futures as they skate for a last chance to etch their names into local lore. What Friday Night Lights was to Texas high school football, HOCKEYLAND is to Minnesota high school hockey.

"This highly engaging landmark work, a natural history of exercise--by the author of the best seller The Story of the Human Body--seeks to answer a fundamental question: were you born to run or rest? The first three parts of Exercised roughly follow the evolutionary story of human physical activity and inactivity, even as each chapter shatters a particular myth about exercise. Because we cannot understand physical activity without understanding its...

In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb the Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. But for Tommy Caldwell, the Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles.Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend...

Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for The New York Times, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise. Consulting experts in physiology, biology, psychology, neurology,...

Nolan Ryan is emblazoned onto our sub-conscience. Images of him pitching with a jersey covered in blood, 7 no-hitters, the all-time strikeout record, and the iconic brawl where Nolan walloped Robin Ventura are cultural cornerstones. But Ryan's career is a study in extremes. He holds the record for most walks and most wild pitches. With this in mind, where does Ryan fit in the game of baseball?

For over 20 years, Sergey Bubka dominated pole vaulting, until France’s Renaud Lavillenie broke his record in 2014. In 2020, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis shattered the sport, breaking the world record six times in two years and winning gold at major championships, including the Paris 2024 Olympics. This documentary offers an intimate look at Duplantis’ journey from prodigy to legend, surpassing his father’s coaching, embracing his Swedish heritage...

A raw and emotional documentary following the comeback journey of wrestling legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Battling addiction and health issues after a tumultuous career, Jake turns to fellow wrestler Diamond Dallas Page for help, using Page's fitness program as a lifeline. Through candid interviews and footage of Jake’s struggles and triumphs, the film reveals a powerful story of redemption and friendship. Ultimately, it offers a fresh and inspiring...

The story of the 2022 Southern Columbia Area High School Football Tigers season from the locker room to practices to the sidelines of the games, giving viewers an up-close and never-before-seen look at one of the top high school football programs in Pennsylvania. The film examines how a school from rural Catawissa, Pennsylvania finds itself at the pinnacle of high school football every year.