Why Am I a Slow Athlete?
Outside's Fitness Coach helps you figure out how to increase your speed
Fitness Coach
Do Sleeping Bags Expire?
In the past month, I’ve camped at the Wildflower Triathlons, and at the Deuces Wild Triathlon festival. Both times it felt like my sleeping bag wasn’t as warm as it used to be. Do sleeping bags expire?
Is It Safe to Race Pregnant?
First, I read about a woman who ran Chicago pregnant. Then I read about a woman who won a marathon while pregnant. Are they outliers, or is it safe to train and race while pregnant?
What's the Weirdest Thing a Bike's Been Made of?
I read about the cardboard bike launching on Kickstarter, but is it true a bike’s been made out of washing machine parts? What’s the weirdest thing a bike’s been made out of?
Is a Bacterial Infection Causing My Back Pain?
I run a lot and feel like I’ve had back pain forever. I read about a new study that found bacterial infections cause 40 percent of chronic back pain. Does that study apply to athletes with back pain? Should I ask my doctor about getting tested for a bacterial infection?
Does Mental Fatigue Hurt Performance?
It may not be just an excuse if you think a hard day at work saps your workout energy. Fitness Coach Erin Beresini explains.
Do Altitude Tents Work?
I’m racing the Leadville Trail 100 this August. I live at sea level, so I’m thinking about renting an altitude tent to get ready. I’ve read mixed reviews so far about their effectiveness. Do altitude tents really work?
Can Food Really Protect Me from the Sun?
I’ve read that tomato paste, green tea, and even chocolate can keep me from getting sunburned. Is that true? And what SPF are we talking here?
Why Does Healing Take Longer as I Age?
Now that I’m 40, I feel like I don’t recover as quickly from workouts as I did when I was younger. Is there a scientific explanation for this? Or is it all in my head?
How Can I Avoid Muscle Cramps?
The causes and solutions of muscle cramps are rife with misconceptions. Fitness Coach Erin Beresini clears things up.
How Long Can Humans Hold Their Breath?
How long can humans hold their breath? The answer is a little complicated. Fitness Coach Erin Beresini explains.
What’s the Oldest Running Race?
Looking for a real throwback? These footraces around the world date back to as early as the 13th century, and you can still run them today.
Running Backward: Trend to Try?
Running backward makes an appearance every once in a while as the latest fitness trend. Is it a good way to relieve stress on your joints or just another fad? Fitness Coach Erin Beresini weighs in.
How Is Muscle Strength Related to Size?
Is it possible to be strong without having big muscles, or to be huge but not very strong?
Tough Mudder's Deadliest Obstacle? Water.
Taking a close look at Avishek Sengupta’s death, and why water obstacles—not electric shocks—may prove to be the most deadly obstacle
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