To Strength Train Right, Trust Your Feelings
You don’t need an elaborate workout plan to get the most out of your resistance workout; you just need to tune into how you feel
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Scientists Weigh in on the Great Trekking Pole Debate
A new review sifts through the evidence for and against hiking with poles
The Climbers Speaking Up About Eating Disorders
Elite athletes Kai Lightner and Beth Rodden endured similar challenges. Now they want to help change the culture of the sport.
Find Some Peace with This Quick Anti-Stress Routine
Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down
How Your Muscle Fibers Might Predict Overtraining
A new study suggests that slow-twitch runners can handle higher mileage than fast-twitch runners before showing signs of overtraining
Why Don't Runners' Knees Fail More Often?
Biology suggests that decades of running should invariably blow out your knees. Scientists are trying to understand why that doesn’t happen.
Cutting College Track Hits Black Athletes the Hardest
Former Princeton runner Russell Dinkins argues that universities should preserve their "most accessible" sport
The Best Ready-to-Eat Backpacking Meals, According to Experts
We asked a professional chef and a nutritionist to evaluate ten meals. Here's what rose to the top.
Why Endurance Athletes Feel Less Pain
Even compared to athletes from other sports, endurance athletes have a unique relationship with discomfort
Why Experts Are Exploring Climbing as a Form of Therapy
Bouldering psychotherapy is gaining traction because the sport is unique in its easy access and ability to draw out emotions