Are Period Tracking Apps the Key to Better Performance?
A handful of apps are rebranding the menstrual cycle as a female athlete's untapped superpower. Here's what you need to know about them.
Health
My Chronic Pain Was No Match for This Acupressure Mat
One Outside editor added acupressure to her quiver of remedies for her mild scoliosis. It worked better than she thought it would.
The Enduring Mystery of Muscle Cramps
A new study suggests that strength training is more important than electrolytes for preventing cramps
Stop Counting Your Running Mileage
It’s the one training metric virtually all runners track, but running scientists think we can do better
We’re One Step Closer to the Perfect Race
With a little help from technology, Joshua Cheptegei took down the 5,000-meter world record in Monaco last week
A New, Timely Documentary About Olympic Protest
'The Stand' has its moments, but struggles to add to the legacy of Tommie Smith and John Carlos
High-Fat Diets Still Don't Boost Endurance
After a controversial Australian study's negative findings about low-carb, high-fat diets, scientists made adjustments and ran the study again
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Do Anything?
In the latest installment of Ask a Doctor, Outside's resident physician dives into trends like vinegar shots and Theraguns
How the Pandemic Running Boom Affects Pro Athletes
Runners sponsored by smaller companies might be in a better position than those who are signed by major brands
If You're Diagnosed with Cancer, Don't Quit Exercising
Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining—and regaining—your health