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

What I Learned at a Longevity Clinic for the Ultra-Wealthy

I spent a day hooked up to tubes at a private health center for the one percent. Is a $38,000 membership really the key to a long life?

Why Do We Get More Fearful as We Age?

As a kid I used to fling myself down hills. Now I'm scared to say the wrong thing in an email.

"The Tunnel" Is a 200-Mile Race Into the Depths of Your Mind

Who would sign up to run for 50 hours in a pitch-black underpass? Welcome to one of the world’s most notorious ultramarathons.

How to Maintain a Workout Routine, According to an Exercise Specialist

Dr. Jordan Metzl shares his three-part strategy for unlocking a consistent fitness regimen — one you’ll actually look forward to

6 Training Secrets From an Ironman World Champion

Casper Stornes has run a sub-2:30 marathon in the middle of a 140-mile triathlon. His winning formula includes Nutella coffee, mountain practice and hip work.

How to Make the Most of 45 Minutes in a Busy Gym

Six strategies for a more efficient session, including a top trainer's favorite circuit

6 Nutrition Secrets From a Premier League Private Chef

Jonny Marsh dishes on what elite players eat for performance and recovery, and what you can learn from their diets

The Case for "Strategic Laziness"

Rest and creativity go hand in hand. As artists and athletes explain, downtime improves performance, focus and long-term success.

Meet the Former UFC Fighter Battling MS One Day at a Time

Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Alberto Crane has found freedom, and relief, through movement

7 Daily Habits That Can Slow Your Cellular Aging

From eating beans to cranking planks, here's how to protect your body at the microscopic level

Why “Macro Flexibility” Beats Eating the Same Thing Every Day

Rigid meal plans do drive performance, but real life demands elasticity

Are the Enhanced Games the Future or a Steroid "Clown Show"?

The pro-doping athletic spectacle is descending on Vegas this May, spurred on by ex-Olympians and MAGA backers

7 Lessons in Mental Toughness From a World Champion Triathlete

Olympic medalist Hayden Wilde, fresh off a win in the T100 World Tour, offers advice on staying hungry for the long haul

How to Keep Your Cool in Close Quarters, According to Brothers Who Rowed Across the Ocean

Seven hard-earned life lessons from the Macleans, who set a record for fastest row across the Pacific earlier this year

An Expert’s Guide to Managing Your Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Millions of American men are realizing they have the condition. These strategies will make life easier.

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