Gear Up
Outside reviews the World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar.
Inga Hendrickson
Walden Boot Leather
Outside picks the style essentials for February, including the Tretorn Walden Boot Leather boots.
Eastport Handsewn Ranger Moc
Outside picks the style essentials for February, including the L.L. Bean Signature Eastport Handsewn Ranger Moc boots.
Stock
Outside picks the style essentials for February, including the Born Stock boots.
Hayden Chukka II
Outside picks the style essentials for February, including the The North Face Hayden Chukka II boots.
Earthkeepers 2.0 Cupsole Moc Toe
Outside picks the style essentials for February, including the Timberland Earthkeepers 2.0 Cupsole Moc Toe boots.
Myth #2: Running barefoot is better
Shoes alter how we move. As soon as you put toddlers in cute little loafers, their walking changes: they take longer steps and land with more force on their heels.
Myth #4: Guzzling water prevents cramps
Miller can’t tell you how to eliminate cramps altogether—there isn’t enough research—but stretching seems to be the best option to relieve acute cramping once it’s set in.
Myth #3: You need to focus on your core
First off, many athletes erroneously cling to the notion that six-pack abs are a sure sign of a strong core. More to the point, it’s unclear whether core-specific training benefits athletic...
Myth #8: Long and slow burns more calories
Start sprinkling high-speed intervals into your slow runs. Do hill repeats on your bike. Try to maintain a heart rate at or above 80 percent of your max for about 45 minutes several times a week.
Up for Debate: Massage boosts recovery
Studies are needed that examine whether post-exercise massage might have other benefits. Most athletes swear they feel better after being kneaded, but so far there’s no evidence at the cellular level ...
Up for Debate: Surgery is best for an ACL tear
Finding a better way to repair wracked knees.
Up for Debate: Cortisone Shots Speed Healing
Trying to figure out exactly what’s going on inside overtaxed tendons and ligaments. In fact, scientists don’t fully understand the mechanics of injuries like tennis elbow and Achilles problems, so...
Myth #6: Dehydration hurts performance
“Thirst is an exquisitely finely tuned indicator of your body’s actual hydration status,” Dr. Winger says. “Listen to it.”
Myth #5: Popping ibuprofen prevents soreness
Don’t take ibuprofen unless you have a legitimate injury. Muscle pain is part of the body’s training response, and nothing has been shown to effectively ward it off.
