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Techniques to see success and overcome obstacles in your next race
These tools are suitable for beginners and hard-charging athletes alike
It’s a fun, easy DIY project that will help elevate any meal or snack
A new study tests how much cycling it takes to maximize cognitive function in endurance athletes
Body fat is not a reliable indicator of health. So why are we obsessed with it?
One editor transformed his sunroom into a workout studio-cum-playroom with this customizable flooring
What you should know about safely returning to sports after pregnancy
With a little planning and some inspiration, you can make this the summer of alfresco dining
The latest deaths raised questions about the role of COVID, but analyses of nearly a century’s worth of climbing records suggest some consistent patterns
The humble plank is the single most effective training exercise for your core musculature
A new study looks for adaptations in the placenta, and finds positive effects from exercise during pregnancy
And what happens to your brain when you finally nail it
Recent studies looking into a phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth show that it's possible to thrive after challenging life events. Here's how.
Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help
A bad sleeper tries to train her brain with the help of virtual jellyfish, space-flight simulations, and the URGOnight device
For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack
Researchers are searching for telltale clues in your strength, flexibility, or body position that signal an impending injury. It’s harder than you think.
Constant adaptation is the key to lifelong endurance
Expert tips for keeping your dog healthy, happy, and keen for any type of outdoor activity
A new analysis digs into who overheats and which conditions are most risky, with surprising results
Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them
What separates the best endurance athletes from everyone else isn’t their amazing lab test data or power values—it’s how well they maintain those values after a few hours of exhausting exercise
For years, one Outside editor thought cleansing his mug with a bar of soap was sufficient. Then he tried Harry’s face wash.
Watching strangers get their spines adjusted on Chirogram is my pandemic catharsis
The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.
It’s easy—maybe a bit too easy—to believe that poor sleep leaves you more vulnerable to injury. But researchers aren’t so sure after all.
The newly revamped TrainerRoad cycling app uses an advanced algorithm to create training programs custom-tailored to the user. Our writer gave it a go.
Maintaining the ability to hit top gear after your twenties is useful even for endurance athletes, and takes specific training
Challenge what you think you know about diets, nutrition, and why we eat the way we do
Most trendy kitchen appliances are a waste of space. The air fryer is an exception.
Running alone against the clock is very different from trying to beat other runners, but untangling how our minds process the challenge is “like knitting with spaghetti”
Outside correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn’t expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.
A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training
Staying in hiking shape during the off-season is a serious challenge, but it’s not impossible
Changing hormone levels affect your tendons, ligaments, and muscles, and evidence is mounting that this can influence your chances of injury
Padding from the Purple Royal converted one editor’s less than ergonomic dining-room chair into a comfy seat
Allen is a specialist when it comes to charging hard on rough trail. The new VECTIV shoe line is helping get her where she needs to go, fast.
Round out your training routine with exercises to help build explosive strength
Mental fatigue has become a hot topic for sports science researchers, but its effects remain controversial
Your diet impacts your health, but stop expecting so much from it
Three full-body movement progressions on the parallettes that you can do at home
At the 2019 World Championships, researchers gave marathoners and racewalkers swallowable thermometer pills and used thermal cameras to assess the effectiveness of hydration and cooling techniques in the heat of competition
Is it possible to stay in shape at home without spending a fortune? Wes Siler details his gym setup.
Vaccines are rolling out with increasing speed, but we’ll also need effective treatments, because new coronavirus cases will be a worldwide reality for years to come. Enter Jacob Glanville, a maverick San Francisco immunologist who believes he’s found an unparalleled path to healing.
Detailed power data from sprinter Marcel Kittel and climber Tom Dumoulin highlight the contrasting physiological demands faced by different riders
A new study explores how inner monologue varies between sports, situations, and experience levels
Inundated by text messages, one millennial decided to exclusively converse through this more classic form of communication
How to embrace tough situations and use them in your favor
Tallying which articles are most frequently cited in later studies reveals the biggest trends in sports science—and some oversights
Dialing in your nutrition when you’re on the couch can be hard, especially for an active person. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy
Unlike heat training, repeated exposure to cold doesn't necessarily help you handle winter weather better
A dietitian weighs in on our favorite packable midday meals
Alternatives to animal products aren't necessarily better for you
A new study plots the progression of thousands of people following an ultra-minimalist training plan. The results are impressive—at least initially.
Winning races when you’re young may seem like a good predictor of future success, but it’s not perfect
Demystifying one of the most important yet often misunderstood fitness qualities
If even pacing is so great, why do the best runners in the world always seem to have another gear at the end?
Habits and tips to help you get through anything
Two new studies find performance benefits from high levels of the sunshine vitamin, but they're not the final word
Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been
Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery.
Spoiler: it isn't all that different from real ground beef
A new study tries—and fails—to predict athletic greatness with a DNA test. Thank goodness.
A journalist's efforts at reinvention reveal a surprising truth: developing new abilities is one of the most life-enhancing things we can do
Correctly timing all the elements of your taper can give you an extra edge on race day
2020 is over, but your life probably hasn't changed much. Here's how to maintain a fresh start.
Most of us yearn for more freedom, but structure is key to performance
Pronation is out of favor, comfort is too vague, but maybe measuring your "habitual motion path" will guide you to a shoe that minimizes your injury risk
Top trail runners mix running and walking on steep terrain, but even scientists aren't sure how we choose which is better
We asked a range of experts how they see things shaking out during a very challenging time
A creative, challenging at-home circuit to get you fit, no matter your sport
A leading company redefines what it's actually measuring, and explains why that's what we really wanted all along
One of our editors is ready to declare this slightly effervescent libation as the perfect sports pick-me-up
Check out these titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
You can grind almost anything into a flour, but that doesn't mean you should. Here are six alternative flours that are actually worth trying.
The company's library of studio exercise classes, integrated with on-screen fitness data from your Apple Watch, launches today. Our Sweat Science columnist takes it for a spin.