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Don't set yourself up for failure

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The basic foundation to help build your yoga mastery.

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No gym? No problem. Here are 7 workouts you can do on the fly.

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Plotting top-100 marathon times for the past decade shows that Eliud Kipchoge’s world record is a huge outlier. The question is why.

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There's a lot to learn about the good life from sommeliers and hot-air-balloon pilots

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Stressed? Overworked? Need a vacation? Put away your phone and go outside with no schedule or plan.

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The year in adventure fitness, gear, and sports was shaped by bold visionaries with world-changing dreams—and the mojo to make them real

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At the 2016 world championships in Qatar, cyclists swallowed thermometer pills before competing. Here’s what scientists learned.

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From big-wall climbers to surf champions, these are the most dedicated, successful athletes of the year

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You can do a lot more with a foam roller than you might think

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Meet the minds shaping and building the big business of the outdoors

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Kimchi, kombucha, and pickled veggies all have one thing in common: good-for-you bacteria

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We give you the gift of learning to fall

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This week, we walk you through six daily exercises to boost mobility and balance.

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The former white-boy rapper and mega-successful serial entrepreneur has become a bestselling wellness author and Tony Robbins-style life coach. His latest venture, a highly social weekend of walking up mountains until you drop, called 29029, is pitched as a new breed of restorative endurance event. But is this just a brutal group hike with good marketing?

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The simple system is all you need for an effective full-body workout

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It's never a bad time to re-evaluate your digital addiction

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Dietary fiber contains prebiotics, compounds that boost the growth of beneficial bacteria

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To fuel for athletic success, consider specificity, periodization, and personalization

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To become an Air Force pararescue specialist, you have to get through a brutal training course and stay underwater for a long, long time

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Skiing is a dance. We consulted a pro skier and former ballerina to find out how to train for it.

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You don't always have to go out to work out

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Bequi Livingston found power and confidence in physical strength. Now she's teaching other women to do the same.

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A U.S. Army study aims to pin down the optimal staging protocol before high-altitude tests of endurance

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Wild rice stuffing, date pumpkin pie, savory sprouts, and more

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Nonprofit the Phoenix has a radical idea for those recovering from drug and alcohol addictions—get moving

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Unraveling how a carbon fiber plate and space-age foam combine to make a more efficient shoe turns out to be trickier than expected

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The government just released new fitness guidelines, which we boiled down to a single, simple mantra

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Convenience and versatility make for a winning piece of fitness equipment

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Colin O’Brady thinks it’s possible—but just barely—to haul enough calories to traverse the continent. Here’s how.

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Most nutrition trends aren’t worth your time. But there are a few exceptions.

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Pioneering scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks to Tim Ferriss about smarter approaches to popular lifestyle interventions

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What you eat changes how you feel. These foods are the best for your brain

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It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma

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How halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe stays on top after winning Olympic gold

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Simplify your mobility routine with these three flexibility stretches.

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There's only one way to do 10,000 pull-ups in under 24 hours: Reset the limits of the human body

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For years, female athletes have relied on training protocols, injury guidelines, and nutrition plans based on research conducted with men. That's starting to change.

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(Courtesy Teva) Teva Ember Moc Slippers ($75) The Teva Ember Moc slippers (women’s pictured) have forgiving polyurethane footbeds, hearty rubber outsoles, and cozy quilted uppers, making them the perfect after-class footwear. Buy Now (Courtesy Athleta) Athleta Hyper Focused Print Bra ($54) Athleta updated its…

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(Courtesy Revere Cardio) Revere Cardio Vanilla Chai ($20 for 8) One packet delivers 15 grams of pea and rice protein and 20 grams of carbs from sweet potatoes to aid in recovery. There’s no better stocking stuffer for the endurance athlete on your list. Buy…

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(Courtesy Gaiam) Gaiam Restore Marbled Foam Roller ($20) The Gaiam Restore Marbled foam roller has a just-right semifirm density for soothing tight quads. Bonus: it looks good enough to keep in the living room. Buy Now (Courtesy Under Armour + JBL) UA Sport Wireless…

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One thousand cyclists from across the country compete in the 200-mile gravel bike race known as the Dirty Kanza.

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I originally hired Andrea to help me do push-ups. In the end, we both got a lot more than we bargained for.

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Your calendar is your new best friend

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Kale Poland, founder of Cleetus Fit, takes pride in a brand of fitness where dumpster towing and beer yoga are equally at home. Now he's out to conquer the Deca Ironman—ten Ironmans in a row.

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A new study suggests that hitting the gym more than twice a week is counterproductive. That seems unlikely.

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Never underestimate the power of this simple fitness tool

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Planet-friendly food doesn't have to break the bank

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Stave off the fall cold with these three delicious recipes

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What does it take to land on our annual list of the country's best employers? Perks like on-tap kombucha, free gym memberships, and company-sponsored ski trips certainly help. But it's a commitment to fun and supportive work environments that really makes these companies stand apart.

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The best way to improve your workout is to buddy up

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The hemp plant extract is being adopted by athletes of all stripes to help reduce exercise-induced inflammation and support better sleep cycles

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Cleaning up after sweating it out has never been so easy

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A new study suggests that running on autopilot is the most efficient approach.

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This stretching routine will help make you faster, stronger, and injury-free.

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A new study finds that having “elite” levels of aerobic fitness increases longevity relative to merely “high” levels.

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Knee pain plagues athletes of all stripes. Here's how the experts handle it.

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Success in sports or at work is almost never about a single monumental shift

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Sidelined? Here's a little advice from the pros on staying sane—and coming back stronger than ever.

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Long-distance running can be tough on the stomach. These foods can help.

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We've found the perfect gear totes to help you reach your destination, however far-flung

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It depends—but you can hold your breath longer in cold water

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Research on a pro cycling team suggests that subjective training metrics can match high-tech ones

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This video from Nine Mind Asylum features runner Allie Kiefer’s focus on nutrition in an effort to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. 

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As head of Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab, Brian Wansink built a career portfolio out of questionable research practices. His resignation has prompted a call for massive reforms in the profession.

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Ross Edgley is in the middle of a 2,000-mile swim. Here's how that epic slog is affecting his skin, heart, and mind.

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Most accomplished athletes, from Alex Honnold to Mikaela Shiffrin, have rituals they perform before a big day

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Athletes and adventurers use rituals to get ready for big moments—whether it's wearing a new pair of socks on summit day or bouncing the tennis ball exactly seven times before bashing a serve. Does it work? Steven Kotler explores the cutting edge of neuroscience, plus a little bit of black magic, to find out.

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We're kicking off a new fitness column by surfing legend Laird Hamilton. First up: his top tips for performing at your best.

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Stay nimble and beat stress while you’re on your next business trip

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Following the snow this winter? Here's how to train on the fly.

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Michelle Parker loves long walks in the mountains. Here's how she trains for them.

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What if striving to be great is what's holding you back?

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Evolutionary biologists weigh in on the eternal training dilemma of how to allocate time and energy to three different disciplines

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Jenni Gritters, a Power Vinyasa yoga teacher, walks us through nine common poses

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Physiologist Alena Grabowski is studying whether prostheses give athletes a competitive advantage

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Six ways to get your caffeine fix, plus one for the decaf crowd

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Get the most out of gym days and training runs

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Get the most out of gym days and training runs

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