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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
Hydrogels, electrolytes, and drink frequency top the list at this year’s ACSM conference
More and more evidence suggests that nature does something essential for our mental health
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
Rowing is a great workout but can be somewhat boring. The RW900 fixes that.
How this ex-combat surgeon, ship’s doctor, fourteener hiker, and aspiring ninja stays strong
Losing 100 pounds was only the beginning. Here’s how Brianna Bernard, a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and mother, stays healthy every day.
Connective tissue is notoriously slow to heal. New research suggests gelatin might help.
We won’t tell you what to think; we’re just here to share the latest data.
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.
Energy that tastes more like a meal than a dessert
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
Data from the last world championships suggests you shouldn’t be concerned about your foot strike, no matter how you land
For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given—until it wasn't
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
Silicon Valley’s latest foray into fitness tech offers a new way to measure up
Healthy and convenient or too good to be true? Our writer sampled a dozen of the most popular brands to find out.
This technique might just revolutionize physical therapy
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
The real magic of much-hyped ketone supplements, according to Belgian scientists, is how they enhance recovery
Stave off injury and get your body ready for what’s next
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
When it comes to spending time outside, the best app is usually no app. But there are a few notable exceptions.
Old-school diets may have fallen out of favor, but diet messaging is still everywhere. Intuitive eating promises to help you drown it out.
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
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
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?
A five-minute total-body workout you can do anywhere
Any type of athlete can steal these moves
Recommendations from athletes and chefs on boosting flavor and nutrition in this all-American snack
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.
New research suggests that a month of probiotic supplementation reduces GI symptoms in runners
Want to know what the weather is going to look like? Ask your knees.
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
Thanks to savvy marketing, science, and luck, blueberries helped usher in a new era of health food obsession
The Harmony mat from Jade Yoga provides the perfect nonslip grip for sweaty vinyasa sessions
But the everyday athlete can learn a thing or two from him
The popular self-massage devices have a devoted following, but the evidence for their benefits is murky
Hips don't lie. So if yours hurt, you should listen.
Once again, science says that fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are really good for you
Stabilize and strengthen your core in five minutes
After an all-night gig playing music, Grammy Award winner Diplo recharges via long hikes
I drank the stuff for two weeks and lived to tell the tale. I'm still skeptical about the health benefits.