Having a Mantra Will Make You Better
Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance
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Why You Don't Need to Be Super Productive
Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time
Sweat Science: Learning to Love the Pain
Setting cycling's hour record hurts so much that it's been called death without dying. So what does it take to get past the discomfort?
The Secret Foods Elite Athletes Eat
Frosting! Cookies! Peanut butter! It's all fair game during long days of racing.
How Aaron Rice Skied 2.5 Million Feet—Uphill—in One Year
Utah Skier Aaron Rice set out to break a world record for skiing uphill. In December, 2.5 million vertical feet later, he broke it. Along the way, he learned a few things about setting an ambitious goal and staying motivated.
The Best Advice of 2016, from the World's Best Athletes
We spent a year picking the brains of the best performers alive about the secrets to their success. Here's what we learned.
How to Hack Your Brain to Optimize Performance
Move the dial with the power of science
What's Behind the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence?
Three athletes discuss the source of their passion
Why Simplicity and Fun Are the Keys to Staying Strong
With so many fitness offerings to choose from, it’s hard to separate what works from what doesn’t
Not Everyone Should Be Doing the Bonk Workout
A new study brings up two more glaring reasons to avoid hitting the wall in training
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