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It feels good, but does it boost performance? Only randomized controlled trials can tell us.
New research compares men’s and women’s pacing patterns, and finds some telling differences
You don't have to lift less as you get older—you just have to make a few adjustments to your training
Summiting the world's tallest peak puts humans through some of the most extreme conditions on the planet
Researchers explore the psychology of running injuries
After all, you shouldn't have to pay $20 for a class every time you want to get your stretch on
The 29-year-old CEO of Outdoor Voices is taking on Nike, one color block at a time
Legendary gymnastics coach Christopher Sommer tells Tim Ferriss why all athletes benefit from a smarter approach to strength training
Or at least that's the thinking among the elite athletes who are adopting treatments that were once considered fringe. A former EMT turned acupuncturist weighs in on the movement.
It's the one-stop shop for healthy fuel. Here's a grocery list, plus meal ideas for how to best use the store's cheap, high-quality ingredients.
Six pro endurance athletes weigh in on the foods that keep them energized for the long haul
Follow these pros' lead and turn your phone into a fitness tool
Keep getting your eight hours, but the science is more complicated than you might expect
They're in your gels, chews, and drinks, but do you really need them?
The do-it-all staples—from $11 to $515—that these multisport pro athletes can't do without
'Play On,' a new book from journalist Jeff Bercovici, explores how aging elite athletes stay at the top of their game
Turns out, even if you don't play basketball, you can learn a lot from the sport and its athletes
How to know when it's OK to keep pushing and when you're better off taking it easy
The British and Canadian governments are tackling athlete mental illness. So why can't we?
For optimal muscle gains, when you eat matters just as much as what you eat
Details matter when it comes to keeping workouts fresh
You'd think the fittest men and women on the planet would outlive the most sedentary ones. But you'd be wrong.
We asked a writer to spend one month going as hard as he wanted to—or didn't want to. Here's what he found.
The tennis superstar describes her favorite exercises and how she keeps a level head in tough moments, on and off the court.
These between-meal bites are major performance boosters. And they can be whipped up fast in your kitchen.
Think you have one of the best jobs on the planet? Now's your chance to get your employer to help prove it.
The post-exercise recovery trend has produced mountains of new research. But can you trust the results?
Products based on the age-old concept of vibration therapy are cropping up everywhere, and athletes are some of their biggest advocates
After an hours-long day in the mountains, all we want to do is eat. These are the Outside staff's go-to meals.
Thanks to smartphones and watches, athletes can track more data than ever. But is HRV all that really matters?
It used to be that we all slowed down with time. Not anymore.
When you take former sex-trafficking victims into the wilderness for a few days of roughing it, know this: they’ve seen worse. Florence Williams goes on a trip organized by Atlanta-based She Is Able and learns that one size of adventure therapy does not fit all.
A long-standing debate on how to optimize your endurance efficiency gets a new infusion of data
The less you worry about making mistakes, the better you’ll perform
If you pick the right class, it's an invaluable tool for building strength, flexibility, and resilience
The easiest way to recover from the grind is to follow this basic formula, then get creative with the add-ons
Two-person teams trade in their cell phones for traditional navigation tools and attempt to travel over 1,200 miles through the desert.
Here's how to do it without breaking the bank
A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse
The anti-inflammatory is extracted from the marijuana plant. Is this bud for you?
On Saturday, March 17 Mike Foote set out to push the boundaries of ski touring to the next level.
The world of capsules, pills, and powders is fraught with junk science and sketchy brands. Here's how the professionals wade through the confusion.
She started working at Alta when tickets cost $6.50 a pop. Now, as she prepares to retire, she leaves behind a legacy that spans four decades.
A new study explores why we're stronger and faster when someone is watching
We’re a competitive bunch. Here’s how we stay fit enough to keep up.
I'm approaching 30 and haven't competed in years, but that pre-race dread is much bigger than running
Pain psychologists explore the differences between those who finish ultra-endurance races and those who don't
How Latino Outdoors is rethinking the ways their community gets outside
The vests, bags, belts, and more that top athletes use to stay primed while they push
For serious performance gains, focus below your ankles
It might taste indulgent, but a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is effective and more affordable than the average energy bar
Sometimes, when it comes to making progress it's the smartest choice you can make.
Pounding fluid during a race doesn't have to be a miserable experience
An analysis of five decades of world records reveals a surprising shift in pacing approach
Travel, be more productive, get the right degree, and customize your career
In short, nothing good—and just one bad night can trigger a cascade of side effects
To get the most from your performance, you have to accept the unpleasant—and keep pushing
These grocery store finds make it easier to feed your nonstop adventuring
Your foam roller can do much more than just release tight muscles. Use it to strengthen and tone your whole body.
Don't overlook the most important part of your training cycle
Researchers at Stanford and UCLA are teaching college distance runners that when it comes to staying injury-free, what they eat matters
A seasoned biomechanics expert offers his top insights on running-form danger signs
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
The effort paradox explains everything from mountain climbing to buying IKEA furniture
The feature-loaded, do-it-all smartwatches that give elites a competitive edge
Trick, bribe, deceive, repeat
Creating a workplace that truly makes us happy and healthy takes a lot more than standing desks and on-site yoga. Thankfully, new research has sparked a growing design revolution.
An otherwise fit 42-year-old, I had the range of motion of a sycamore.
New research explores how ultraviolet light can trigger the production of health- and performance-boosting nitric oxide
The entrepreneur believes that biohacking can rocket your body and mind to peak performance. His Bulletproof diet zoomed into the mainstream, his Bullet-proof coffee has everyone quaffing butter, and his Bulletproof books fly off the shelves. Now Bulletproof Labs is out to hack, well, everything.
The National Geographic fellow on what he's learned from spending time with the happiest people on earth
You've heard about paleo, keto, Whole30, IIFYM, and intermittent fasting. But can they support an active lifestyle?
Thanks to new equipment and a more holistic approach to training, they turned a dismal 2014 showing into a commanding lead this year
It's the most reliable performance booster in the world—unless you have the wrong genes