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A mixed workout program produces the best heart health outcomes, a new study finds
A self-proclaimed water hater slogs through a monthlong hydration quest
This fall I joined the ranks of Shawn Baker's all-meat cult for 30 days. Here's what happened.
Former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins insists that discomfort is the key to self-improvement
Five moves to get you through ski season injury-free
Five different ways to store a week's worth of food
No matter how many miles you're putting in, these recipes will satisfy your cravings
Sal Masekela, first son of a Haitian immigrant and a legendary South African jazz musician, was the face and voice of the X Games, Red Bull’s Media House, and the Olympics. Now, as the meteoric growth of the action-sports industry comes back to earth, the most connected man in the room is left wondering what’s next.
Addicted to efficiency? Start by finding your lowest point in the day.
There's more to it than just trying really hard
Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?
New research confirms that a week of hot tub sessions helps your body adapt to heat
Researchers explore how your brain chemistry may start dulling pain and boosting mood before you even take a step
A month on mPEAK, a performance-driven mindfulness program
A fast-mimicking program called ProLon claims it can
The bestselling author talks to Tim Ferriss about the changes we can all make to transform our lives
After adopting a meditation practice a decade into his career, Knox is near the top of his athletic game
According to the world-class climber, greatness is mostly mental, no matter your age
A frank survey of the hottest new workout classes
One of our editors spent a month working through her feelings with Woebot, a therapy chat bot. Here's how it went.
The editors weigh in on all the things we ought to give up... but won't
Here are the most jaw-dropping accomplishments of the year
Keep it simple. Consistency is key. Get out of your own way.
Real-world data shows elite ultrarunners average 180 steps per minute—and that means nothing
We asked some of most prominent experts what to expect in the coming year
Our advice for maintaining your nutrition and training goals this holiday season? Chill out.
After her win at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Kate Courtney noticed a shift in how people talk about women in sports
My father founded the notorious 120-mile Triple Bypass bike ride in Colorado. After a few failed attempts, I set out to finally complete it.
There's a fine line between dialing back exercise during the holidays and losing your fitness altogether
Give the ultimate holiday present: new ideas for healthy and delicious meals
New research finds weightlifters have stronger tongues and runners have better tongue endurance—and that matters
Delicious recipes for easy, all-in-one meals packed with nutrients
The basic foundation to help build your yoga mastery.
No gym? No problem. Here are 7 workouts you can do on the fly.
Plotting top-100 marathon times for the past decade shows that Eliud Kipchoge’s world record is a huge outlier. The question is why.
Stressed? Overworked? Need a vacation? Put away your phone and go outside with no schedule or plan.
There's a lot to learn about the good life from sommeliers and hot-air-balloon pilots
The year in adventure fitness, gear, and sports was shaped by bold visionaries with world-changing dreams—and the mojo to make them real
At the 2016 world championships in Qatar, cyclists swallowed thermometer pills before competing. Here’s what scientists learned.
You can do a lot more with a foam roller than you might think
Meet the minds shaping and building the big business of the outdoors
From big-wall climbers to surf champions, these are the most dedicated, successful athletes of the year
We give you the gift of learning to fall
Kimchi, kombucha, and pickled veggies all have one thing in common: good-for-you bacteria
This week, we walk you through six daily exercises to boost mobility and balance.
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?
The simple system is all you need for an effective full-body workout
It's never a bad time to re-evaluate your digital addiction
Dietary fiber contains prebiotics, compounds that boost the growth of beneficial bacteria
To fuel for athletic success, consider specificity, periodization, and personalization
To become an Air Force pararescue specialist, you have to get through a brutal training course and stay underwater for a long, long time
You don't always have to go out to work out
Skiing is a dance. We consulted a pro skier and former ballerina to find out how to train for it.
Bequi Livingston found power and confidence in physical strength. Now she's teaching other women to do the same.
Wild rice stuffing, date pumpkin pie, savory sprouts, and more
A U.S. Army study aims to pin down the optimal staging protocol before high-altitude tests of endurance
Unraveling how a carbon fiber plate and space-age foam combine to make a more efficient shoe turns out to be trickier than expected
Nonprofit the Phoenix has a radical idea for those recovering from drug and alcohol addictions—get moving
The government just released new fitness guidelines, which we boiled down to a single, simple mantra
Convenience and versatility make for a winning piece of fitness equipment
Colin O’Brady thinks it’s possible—but just barely—to haul enough calories to traverse the continent. Here’s how.
Most nutrition trends aren’t worth your time. But there are a few exceptions.
Pioneering scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks to Tim Ferriss about smarter approaches to popular lifestyle interventions
What you eat changes how you feel. These foods are the best for your brain
It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma
Simplify your mobility routine with these three flexibility stretches.
How halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe stays on top after winning Olympic gold
There's only one way to do 10,000 pull-ups in under 24 hours: Reset the limits of the human body
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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I originally hired Andrea to help me do push-ups. In the end, we both got a lot more than we bargained for.
One thousand cyclists from across the country compete in the 200-mile gravel bike race known as the Dirty Kanza.