If you only move in a straight line, you might be missing a critical way to keep your hips strong. Experts say adding this simple exercise can prevent bone loss and help you stay mobile for years to come.
These four easy modifications might help you finally enjoy this universally hated exercise.
Harder isn’t always better for interval training, according to a new study.
Many athletes rely on ultraprocessed foods for better performance, but how do they really impact your health? A former world champion triathlete and nutrition expert weighs in.
We've put together a playlist of our most popular research-backed and expert-approved stories on healthy aging. You can listen to them anytime, anywhere.
In Japan, the practice of coffin-lying aims to help people enter a meditative state in a decked-out coffin. Plus, therapists suggest ways to mimic the trend at home if you don't, you know, have a spare coffin lying around.
Recent findings challenge long-held assumptions about injury risk. A running coach offers tips to run more safely.
Wellness culture is shifting away from quick fixes.
To help you stay on the road and trails (and out of the doctor's office), follow these expert-backed tips.
She says the final, yet most favorite, step of her routine is "embarrassing" and "not healthy at all."
Spending less time sitting can keep your mitochondria healthier, which is good for both health and performance.
According to neuroscientists and exercise physiologists, how you choose the music you listen to matters, too.
Recent research suggests you can boost your longevity by making a small lifestyle tweak. It's especially helpful when you're low on free time.
Larter, who plays Angela in the gritty Texan drama series, is embracing getting older. She recently shared her strict workout plan, how she stays hydrated, and shuts down self-criticism.
This efficient bodyweight routine can be done in three simple moves.
Not only can you get access to vitamin D in some areas, but cold-weather walks have also been linked to longevity, better mental health, and awe.
Going viral might sound like an aspiring influencer’s dream. But according to one creator, things only get harder from there.
A new study puts Maurten’s hydrogel baking soda to the test in thin air, and finds (mostly) positive results.
Outside and Outside Run collaborated with MapMy to bring you a new challenge—The Weekly 45. The goal is to log 180 minutes of running or run-walking (slow jogging counts, too) in March. Yes, it's that simple.
Doctors and researchers involved in the study say that this is an eating rule they can get behind.
Doctors break down why you get side stitches and the simple ways to ease the pain without stopping.
If you've noticed that your joints and muscles have been feeling sore lately, there's a reason why. Experts explain how to alleviate weather-related pain.
Outside's Moves columnist is a NASM- certified personal trainer. On Tuesday, February 24, at 2 P.M. Eastern, she'll be available in real time to answer your most burning workout questions.
She is the only female freestyle skier in history to land a quadruple-twisting triple backflip. This savory meal keeps her full and energized.
Taylor is the most decorated Black Winter Olympian in history. She gave us the details on the delicious meal that powers her training.
New data sheds light on a longstanding debate.
4X Olympian Faye Gulini Thelen and 2X Olympian Meghan Tierney Daniel talk about what it was like to train ahead of Milano-Cortina after giving birth. They get candid about breastfeeding, postpartum bodies, and the dreaded mom guilt.
A sex and relationship therapist explains the best non-creepy ways to figure out if they like you back.
Whether you’ve completed your goal race or just need some time away from formal training, a running coach outlines how often you should run to maintain fitness.
A physical therapist explains why this simple at-home move targets overlooked muscles that support powerful, more efficient running.
"For cross-country skiing, the name of the game is getting enough fuel and nutrients in your body," she says.
It's savory, energizing, and nutritionists say it helps boost performance and recovery.
Plus, cardiologists and sleep experts explain how a lack of sleep impacts fitness performance.
Your metabolism adapts to save energy when you work out a lot, a new theory claims.
Experts share the risks of taking NSAIDs before and during a race and offer alternatives.
Plus, find out if it may enhance your workout performance.
Sports psychologists share their best advice for keeping up with your workout schedule.
Once used as a form of punishment for prisoners, this kind of training has taken on many forms for more than a century.
Activate your muscles, loosen tight areas, and boost blood flow with these five moves.
Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain of salt.
The centuries-old German practice is trending on TikTok, and for good reason.
Staying healthy is key to the quest for glory in Milano Cortina, so athletes are deploying the latest science.
Plus, reasons why they itch more during cold-weather exercise.
Cold, ice, and short days don’t have to derail movement. They just require flexibility—and a little grace.
From clubs, to expert advice on training and racing, there are so many ways we're united by running. Let's explore them.
Sports dietitians and nutritionists say factors like climate and elevation can affect your thirst levels and share hydration training tips.
Outside's Moves columnist Jenny McCoy will be available to answer any of your fitness and winter training questions on January 20 at 2 P.M. ET. You can submit questions ahead of time, or join us in real time.
Physicians and longevity experts explain the few caveats that caffeine lovers should know about.
Here’s what the science says about the Internet's latest trend.
Forget expensive supplements and complex protocols. The real secret to extending your health-span is simpler—and tastier—than you think.
Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health. An expert on aging shares how to incorporate lifting into your routine.
New research on drinking during exercise is challenging old beliefs.
Most people don't think to use the tool in this way, but experts swear by this method.
OK, maybe not forever. But this four-workout-per-week plan can reduce your risk of death by about a billion percent. And it only takes 30 minutes per session.
Scientists confirm that your mileage may vary in how you respond to workouts, but everyone benefits in the end.
Choosing your pace based on the physiological transition from easy to hard is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows.
Fitness enthusiasts love the orange creamsicle flavor—but does it really boost recovery? A nutritionist weighs in.
These ten habits will keep strangers from silently judging you between sets.
Forget miracle supplements and anti-aging hype. This is what actually helps you live a longer, healthier, more adventurous life.
New research links this good habit to slower aging, stronger brain health, and a longer lifespan. Doctors share what makes the biggest difference.
We asked a dietician, an exercise physiologist, a sleep psychologist, and a physician for their top longevity advice. Meet your decade-by-decade guide to strong, healthy aging.
New research backs this approach to avoiding running injuries.
Take anywhere from one minute to one week to start the year refreshed.
Ditch the performance plateau and build strength in a smarter way.
Big trips are rare, but adventure doesn’t have to be. A case for local, low-stakes adventures that keep the body challenged and the mind young.
Why you need to go outside and touch grass. Literally.
Running without music or a watch isn’t just about silence, but there's a lot you can learn in silence.
Skyr, cold plunges, and broken sleep sound like torture. But ancient Norse grit just might beat modern wellness.
From cryochambers to altitude rooms to six-figure energy pods, the elite are investing in recovery tech that looks like sci-fi—and comes with the price tags to match.
Reduce discomfort with these physical therapist-approved tweaks.
New research suggests that ketone drinks can raise oxygen levels in the blood.
The jiggly, quaking contraption is eye-catching—a natural social media star. But is the science behind vibration plates on shaky ground? We dig into the trend.
Modern diet culture frames holiday eating as failure, but biology, history, and psychology tell a different story—one where feasting is not a lapse in discipline, but a deeply human ritual tied to survival, memory, and connection.
Turns out, the best way to conquer a lingering childhood fear is facing it head-on—with just a tiny headlamp, sturdy trekking poles, and showtunes humming in your head.
An honest account of my questionable journey into the hot-and-cold chaos of the Seattle Sauna Festival.
New research suggests it’s actually not about your heart.
This trend is the most comfortable way I’ve found to carry a phone while working out.