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Here's how to tell if you're getting enough of this essential, overlooked nutrient
Figuring out how long, how often, and when to train in the mountains remains an art for endurance athletes
A new meta-study, which followed 267,000 people, sheds a few answers
In his new book, Range, author David Epstein makes a strong case against specialization in sports and life
After I lost 20 pounds and my red-blood-cell count dropped to dangerous levels, doctors finally knew what the problem was. But no one knew how to fix it.
A good diet is a balance of nutrition, flexibility, and giving your body what it needs
Add these nine moves to your gym routine
A strong back is key to just about every sport—and can help you out even when you're deskbound
Patricia McNeal biked across America five years after surviving a stroke. And she's going to do it again.
An expert's guide to sticking it out through pain and suffering
The physiological and psychological responses to different types of interval workout depend on the details
John Joesph's diet is key to his longevity—both on the stage and in races
A historical analysis of world-record pacing suggests that beating your own best time can be complicated
7 exercises to improve strength, stability, and resilience for the trail
For his 50th birthday, photographer Jeff Johnson wanted to run 50 kilometers and climb 50 pitches in Yosemite
Hint: it's about introducing just the right amount of chaos
The Canadian pilot has summited Mount Everest, biked the Arctic, and rowed across the Atlantic
She's one of the most successful cyclists in U.S. history. And she's done it her way.
Alyx Walkinshaw from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe shows us how to do seven of the best oblique exercises
The new program, called Kurbo, could encourage dangerous habits for young people
A study that assigns different workout plans to each leg shows just how much (or little) the details matter
New centers popping up in New York City can help you reach peak wellness—for just a few hundred dollars per month
Scientists debate the physiological benefits of ramping up your training intensity or your training volume
Hydrating is supposed to make us healthier and more vibrant. But how much is too much?
Up your game with these moves that translate to the vertical realm
You have to work hard to build strength, but that doesn’t necessarily mean collapsing to the floor after each set
Quality shut-eye could provide the training boost you've been looking for. Here's how to get more of it—naturally.
When it's too hot to cook, opt for refreshing salads, noodle bowls, and smoothies
In Senegal, wrestling is a sport in which athletes can make millions of dollars or nothing at all
In this episode of Moves, instructor Doug Lawder of Santa Fe–based Railyard Fitness walks us through six moves for a stronger back
It pays off to be smart about your recovery time
Start-line nerves, finish-line beers, and lots of fast, hard miles in between aren't easy on the gut. Here's what I've learned over a decade of racing.
What causes it and five exercises you can do for relief
She's the first person to finish the Leadville Race Series and the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning in a single season
Kelly Starrett has spent more than a decade training Olympians and professional athletes
Alt meat isn't going to stay alt for long, and cattle are looking more and more like stranded assets
The theory makes sense, but actually showing that “hyperoxic training” makes you faster remains a challenge
Journalist Rowan Jacobsen discusses his controversial feature suggesting we need to reconsider our relationship with the sun and sunscreen
We have a lot of opinions about how to make the most of your pit stop, whether you're headed to or from an adventure
The global meal-replacement market is growing at nearly 7 percent annually and expected to reach $20.6 billion by 2021. But as we hack nutrition for hyperefficiency, have we evolved past the need for deliciousness?
The Wave Tool is a durable, pocket-size way to mobilize and keep your muscles tension-free
New research suggests that the emotion has a singular ability to lower stress and improve our overall well-being. So how do we get more of it?
A new study finds that your “critical speed” threshold drops in the last third of a marathon, which may explain why the distance produces so many blow-ups
In this episode of Moves, Santa Fe–based Railyard Fitness instructor Doug Lawder walks us through moves for stronger legs
No, we’re not talking about nailing the perfect Instagram story or crafting a funny Facebook post
It takes skill to have no idea what you're doing outdoors
A simple self-test zeroes in on the most efficient stride rate for your running style
Calorie counting can be a huge burden. Plus, you're probably terrible at it.
A new study looks at the effect of subtle wording changes on the performance-boosting power of motivational self-talk
Thanks to apps like Strava, dialing in a precise training plan has never been easier
The world-champion obstacle course racer has had a 20-year history with anorexia. But now she's in the process of recovering, and she has some important lessons to share.
Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance
Experts from the Wilderness Medical Society have combed through the evidence to assess what works and what doesn’t
From summiting a mountain to going fake camping, here’s how to make the most of our favorite day of the week
Staying healthy is crucial to athletic performance, and a new analysis from the 2018 Olympics suggests some surprising defensive tactics.
Late-night calories can boost recovery and set you up for an active day. Here, a nutritionist weighs in on athletes' favorite snacks.
The cliff diver competes against athletes half his age
Can a grassroots movement of physicians convince big health care that free medicine is the way of the future?
After years of empty promises, hydration-tracking wearables are finally close to hitting the market
Kayaker Eric Jackson is still developing new tricks—and beating his kids in competitions
A lactate-munching microbe found in the poop of Boston marathoners is interesting, but that doesn’t mean you should (ahem) swallow it just yet
David Sabgir, founder of Walk with a Doc, on why exercise is 100 times better than medicine
Resistance bands offer the best bang for your buck, challenging little-used muscle groups that make a big difference
Falls happen. From skiing to bouldering, learn how to do it safely.
Analyzing your training distribution can reveal the right balance between hard and easy workouts
A mysterious syndrome is leaving elite athletes lethargic, depressed, and unable to get out of bed
The elite competitor and full-time lawyer talks to Tim Ferriss about training and nutrition
The company is growing fast, adding roughly a million users a month, and it has lofty goals to expand far beyond its old identity as a platform for logging rides and runs. Can it succeed?
Ecologist Chris Morgan sensed that nature had healing powers. But it wasn’t until he tried forest bathing that he understood them.
The weight room doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's everything you need for a successful lifting practice, plus a foundational total-body workout to get you started.
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
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.
Exertional heatstroke can cause devastating damage, but it can also be treated quickly
You can't force your way to healthy habits
The days of veggie burgers that taste like cardboard are over
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 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up early—and we mean early—and only takes one rest day a month