Tom Ward

Tom Ward is a contributing writer for InsideHook. He writes about action sports, longevity and pop culture. He has won the GQ Norman Mailer Award, the PPA New Consumer Magazine Journalist of the Year Award, and has been shortlisted for The People's Book Prize. He has also written features for Wired, National Geographic, Esquire, GQ, Outside, Men's Health, The Sunday Times, Mr Porter, The Red Bulletin, The Gentleman's Journal, and more. He lives in the United Kingdom.

All Articles From Tom Ward

The British Athlete Who Has Defied Parkinson’s for 10 Years

A veteran rock climber, Chris Hamper refuses to let go of his life's greatest passion

6 Diet Hacks You Should Delete From Your Brain

Social media's weight loss wisdom is mostly useless. We debunk the biggest offenders.

The Adventurer’s Guide to Staying Calm in Any Situation

They've led Everest expeditions and escaped shark-infested caves. Here are their 6 lessons on keeping your cool.

What Your “Heat Tolerance” Says About Your Fitness Level

Exercise physiologists talk core temperature, stress tests and sweat quality

Is HYROX Actually Good for You? It’s Complicated.

We put the fitness world's latest obsession under the microscope

How to Completely Empty Your Head Before Bed

Pilots, surgeons and other professionals who can’t afford a bad night’s sleep share their strategies for reliable shut-eye

What It Takes to Keep the Running Boom Going

Race directors, marathoners and coaches offer a state of union on the sport

Optimization Culture Is Making Us Miserable

A wellness writer reflects on how a performance-obsessed age is eroding our creativity and sanity

“It’s Very Hostile”: How to Run (and Survive) Your First Jungle Ultra

Humidity at 100%, bugs biting through your sleeves — we spoke with two finishers about making it through with your body and mind intact

How to Unlock Your Tight Hips for Good

Your hips weren’t built to sit all day. Here’s how to get them stronger, more stable and moving again.

7 Ways to Trick Your Brain Into Enjoying Exercise Again

Want to be more consistent and less fatigued? These expert-backed strategies will help.

When to Push Through Pain — And When to Stop Working Out

Experts explain how to tell the difference between soreness and injury

Inside Scotland’s Most Beautiful (and Brutal) Trail Race

The Highland Ultra is a 78-mile odyssey through rugged terrain — and ends with a pint at Great Britain's most remote pub

How to Be a Man Who Actually Understands His Emotions

Anger, sadness and loneliness aren't flaws — they're feedback. Here's how to recognize, not react.

How to Boost Your Gut Health for Good

A primer on the latest frontier in wellness, plus five actionable tips for fostering a wholesome microbiome

How to Power Through the Afternoon Slump

Brain clocking out after lunch? You're not alone. Here's how to finish your day strong.