Charles Thorp

Charles Thorp is a contributing writer with a focus on adventure, lifestyle, and unique entertainment stories. He hosts live cause-based events and panels on behalf of Apple, Build Series, National Geographic, and ESPN. His bylines can also be found at Men's Journal, Uproxx, Wall Street Journal, Runner's World, and Bicycling Magazine. He created and hosts the "Great Adventures" podcast where the world's most fascinating people share travel experiences that changed their lives forever.

All Articles From Charles Thorp

How Video Games Keep Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young Mentally Fit

The 23-year-old stays young by firing up "Call of Duty" in his off-hours

How Chris Pratt Got Into "Jurassic Assault" Shape for His Latest Summer Blockbuster

The 42-year-old leading man stayed (largely) injury-free throughout three movies and six years of shoots. We have his secrets.

How to Complete the Murph Challenge, According to Former Navy SEAL Mike Sauers

The notorious workout honors a courageous man. Here's your guide to getting it done.

What It’s Like to Train at the Elite Facility That Produces First-Round NFL Draft Picks

Exos set an industry record with 99 picks in this year's draft. How do they do it?

Longevity Secrets and Lifehacks From the Oldest Athlete to Qualify for This Year's X Games

BMX legend Terry Adams started his career in 1999. How could he possibly be competing this weekend in Japan?

UFC Legend Michael Bisping on Street Brawls and Life After Fighting

A new documentary charts the brash British fighter's extraordinary career

Is It Time for a “Best Stunts” Oscar?

The actor and martial artist chats about his most memorable fight sequences, filming in Thailand and a glaring Academy omission

Odell Beckham Jr.’s Trainer Breaks Down His Super Bowl Prep Regimen

Jamal Liggin dishes on sand workouts, sleeping habits and OBJ's last-minute training for Super Bowl Sunday

What It’s Like to Win the Super Bowl: Golden Tate Remembers the Biggest Game of His Career

The former Seahawks receiver walks us through Super Bowl XLVIII, from pre-game rituals to the bottle of Champagne he still hasn't opened

How I Rescued the Thai Soccer Team Trapped in an Underwater Cave

English cave diver Rick Stanton recounts the most dangerous and thrilling rescue of his storied career

Jimmy Chin Remembers Shark’s Fin, The Summit That Launched Him to Stardom

After the biggest year of his career, the Oscar-winning documentarian and all-world mountaineer looks back on the climb that started it all

Meet the Navy SEAL Who Ensures That “Call of Duty” Is True to the Battlefield

Mikal Vega is responsible for directing the motion-capture actors on whom all the game's movements are based

The Fitness Secrets of One of Hollywood’s Most Prolific Martial Artists

Scott Adkins has starred and stunted in more than 60 movies and TV shows since the late ‘90s

The Fitness Regimen That Got Daniel Craig Through Five James Bond Films

Even in his 50s, Craig managed to play the most physically imposing 007 to date. Here's how he did it.

What It's Like to Be Alone on the International Space Station

Former Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy spent 378 days in space. On his last mission, during COVID, he was one of only three people on the ISS.