How Does Your Brain Respond When You Hold Your Breath?
When you stop breathing, oxygen flowing to your brain actually increases—at least for a while
Health
Why a Kenyan Running Shoe Brand Used an FKT to Pay Its Athletes
With races canceled, Enda challenged its sponsored athletes to set a record on Mount Kenya
These Veterans Find Community Through Trail Running
In the Texas Hill Country, an event called Trail Camp offers community and care for veterans, one mile at a time
This Face Mask Made Me a Skin-Care Convert
Dubious about the hyped-up claims of many skin-care products, one editor tried the popular Aztec Secret face mask. Now it's part of her weekly routine.
The One Full-Body Move You Should Master
Avoid these mistakes and master the complex full-body movement
Rethinking the Cross-Training Paradox
A basic principle of training says you get better at the things you do most. So why does cross-training work?
How to Strength Train with Lower-Back Pain
Five gentle weighted moves to help you progress over time
The Search for the Fastest Running Shoe in the Post-Vaporfly Era
A pro marathoner looking for a sponsor takes a scientific approach to finding the right match
The Wellness Products That Our Editors Obsessed Over This Year
Five items that made our lives easier, from a neck-saving pillow to an acupuncture set
Ease into Winter with Backcountry-Approved Comfort Food
Delicious meals can make extreme circumstances feel a little friendlier. These recipes from a backcountry chef are a good place to start.
She Ran a Record-Setting Marathon at 17. What's Next?
After running 2:31:49 and setting a U.S. junior record in the marathon, college freshman Tierney Wolfgram wants to try her hand at shorter events