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The mental side of soreness, the downside of ice baths, and the genetics of tendon injuries were hot topics at this year’s ACSM conference
Ecologist Chris Morgan sensed that nature had healing powers. But it wasn’t until he tried forest bathing that he understood them.
Exertional heatstroke can cause devastating damage, but it can also be treated quickly
You can't force your way to healthy habits
Your head is pounding, your muscles are cramping, and your heart is racing. Then you get dizzy and the vomiting starts. Heatstroke kills thousands of people every year. This is what it feels like—and how to know when you’re in danger.
The tastiest nutrient-dense options for backpackers on a budget
Alyx from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe shows us how to do three versions of the famous burpee
The days of veggie burgers that taste like cardboard are over
The 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up early—and we mean early—and only takes one rest day a month
The breakfast staple has had a rough go of it in the last few decades. So are they good for you or not?
How one nonprofit is working to get more people outside through urban adventures
Now you can pay to take a midday snooze. Here's what you get for your money.
Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time
More and more evidence suggests that nature does something essential for our mental health
Hydrogels, electrolytes, and drink frequency top the list at this year’s ACSM conference
Alyx Walkinshaw walks us through how to do a perfect squat
Insights from this year’s ACSM conference on how to lift, what to eat, and how that affects endurance athletes
The pro mountain biker recently completed a 1,000-mile trip around Arkansas in eight days
Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.
A new study of transcontinental racers pegs the digestive tract as the limiting factor in extreme feats of sustained endurance
Cal Newport, author of 'Digital Minimalism,' explains how we need to reimagine our relationship with technology
A new startup called Vast Terrain taps U.S. suppliers to make top-shelf goods
I thought most of the food I ate came from nearby—until I put that presumption to the test
How this ex-combat surgeon, ship’s doctor, fourteener hiker, and aspiring ninja stays strong
Rowing is a great workout but can be somewhat boring. The RW900 fixes that.
Losing 100 pounds was only the beginning. Here’s how Brianna Bernard, a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and mother, stays healthy every day.
We won’t tell you what to think; we’re just here to share the latest data.
Connective tissue is notoriously slow to heal. New research suggests gelatin might help.
Energy that tastes more like a meal than a dessert
Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
Pico started running and climbing mountains ten years ago, after losing her foot to cancer
Despite shadowy origins and increasingly diluted claims, the beverage has officially entered the wellness scene
A workout to help you develop a strong and trustworthy core
Getting old doesn't have to hurt so much
For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given—until it wasn't
Data from the last world championships suggests you shouldn’t be concerned about your foot strike, no matter how you land
Getting outside on your period can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be
Although he retired from the World Tour in 2004, Shane Dorian isn't slowing down
We wanted to know: in the face of climate change and innovation, how will food fare? Top food experts weigh in.
The thresholds that define low iron can be different for athletes compared to non-athletes
This technique might just revolutionize physical therapy
Healthy and convenient or too good to be true? Our writer sampled a dozen of the most popular brands to find out.
Silicon Valley’s latest foray into fitness tech offers a new way to measure up
Nine poses that will help mitigate and prevent persistent lower-back pain
It’s not a miracle, and it’s not a secret, but the link between fitness levels and the risk of lung and colorectal cancers is impressively strong
Stave off injury and get your body ready for what’s next
The real magic of much-hyped ketone supplements, according to Belgian scientists, is how they enhance recovery
A Tabata workout to get you fit for anything without any weight training
New evidence suggests that strengthening your respiratory muscles can translate to improved performance in thinner air
With a goal of forming connections through audio-based workouts on your phone, Aaptiv might be the end of personal trainers
More companies are selling makeup specifically for sweating in. But do women really need it?
With more participants in ultramarathons, more competitors are experiencing the joy of hallucinations and other ailments. Exile Medics steps into a newly necessary role.
Hoffmeister is no stranger to long kayak trips—she's already paddled around Ireland, Australia, and South America
Yoga doesn’t require a lot of equipment, but a few items can help take your practice to the next level…
Once you've built adequate hip mobility, it's time to focus on strength
Society has primed us to care about ego and status. Here's how to get past that.
The former Soviet special-forces instructor who introduced kettlebells to the U.S. talks strength training with Tim Ferriss
Old-school diets may have fallen out of favor, but diet messaging is still everywhere. Intuitive eating promises to help you drown it out.
When it comes to spending time outside, the best app is usually no app. But there are a few notable exceptions.
A grassroots movement of physicians are prescribing time outdoors as the best possible cure for a growing list of ailments. Can they really convince big health care that free medicine is the way of the future?
Spending time in nature is increasingly considered legitimate medicine, and doctors and insurance carriers are treating it as such. But how exactly can we expect this movement to play out—and affect our wallets and gear purchases—in the future?
Being outside in nature is where Maya French, the co-founder of protein drink company Koia, does her most inspired thinking
A growing number of insurance carriers are encouraging us via cold, hard cash to get after it in nature
America’s grandest public lands have a big role to play in our health
Nature’s healing power may be in its ability to blow our minds
For one thing, if you're feeling thirsty, drink up
The ketogenic diet is all the rage in the fitness world. But does it really make athletes healthier, stronger, or faster?
Recommendations from athletes and chefs on boosting flavor and nutrition in this all-American snack
A five-minute total-body workout you can do anywhere
Any type of athlete can steal these moves
Last year, Dykes set the marathon record for his age group—only to find that it didn't count. But he's not giving up.
Want to know what the weather is going to look like? Ask your knees.
New research suggests that a month of probiotic supplementation reduces GI symptoms in runners
Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit
Even bagels, pasta, and sweets deserve a place in your personal food pyramid
The Harmony mat from Jade Yoga provides the perfect nonslip grip for sweaty vinyasa sessions