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Athletes share their favorite tools for staying hydrated on the move
Don't let the long days and warm temps lull you into complacency
A host of companies are offering easy, snackable paleo options that you can order online
Eating for endurance can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be
An in-depth biomechanical analysis of nearly everyone at the world track championships yields unexpected results
There are more ways to mess up sun protection than just, you know, forgetting to use it
Rarely will you find a fitness tip that is equally applicable to all areas of your life
You don’t train the same way every day. Here’s why you should periodize everything else, too.
Antinutrients are the buzzy new word in nutrition, but they're not quite what their name would imply
‘In Constant Motion’ follows ultrarunner, Adam Campbell, as he returns to trail running after a life-threatening fall.
The iconic adventurer and businessman talks to Tim Ferriss about staying fit, managing risk, and never, ever panicking
You’ve heard the hype about meditation and other "non-judgemental awareness" practices. Now check out the data.
These pros spend their days in the high alpine and dry desert. Here's how they protect their skin.
In 2015, in a secret medical procedure carried out in Bogota, Colombia, the 44-year-old woman got dozens of experimental gene-therapy injections. Why? Because Parrish, the creator of a longevity company called BioViva, believes that science is on the cusp of delivering radically longer lifespans—and she wants to help bring on the revolution.
The first Golden Globe Race, a solo, nonstop, around-the-world sailing event held in 1968, was a mixture of triumph, tragedy, and madness—all chronicled in a classic bestselling book and recent BBC movie. Fifty years later, 17 sailors are once again setting out for the most ambitious—and loneliest—regatta on the planet.
Stave off midday munchies with these editor-approved options
Legendary surfer Laird Hamilton has dedicated himself to health and wellness, and these are his rules for living your best life.
Protect your eyes on trails, roads, and crags with these pro recommendations
Scientists point the finger at the brain chemical adenosine for the endurance-sapping effects of mental fatigue.
A more restful night is just a wireless snore-neutralizing soundscape generator away
Meltzer's secret to success? An unorthodox diet.
It doesn’t always tell the full story. Independent testers have arrived to fill in the gaps.
It's not just running. Two new studies confirm that weightlifting provides a similar boost to mental health.
Don't ride on empty. Eat something that’s good enough to feed the pros.
When it comes to our appetites, we’re no different than our caveman ancestors
Getting older doesn't have to keep you from setting new PRs
A study of the stress-reducing powers of wilderness explores “levels of nature.”
Summertime means our favorite foods are in season. Eat up.
While recovering from a terrible accident, the ultrarunner discovered a new part of her identity that went beyond her sport
Rule #3 when it comes to training for exertion in high places? Adjust your expectations.
Conventional wisdom says that drafting doesn’t matter when cycling up steep hills. It’s wrong.
Echo of the Wild, from filmmaker Mathieu Le Lay, follows a horse caretaker named Nelu who lives high in the Apuseni Mountains.
The little green legumes are having a moment in the plant-based fitness world
Build a better butt to carry you through any activity
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
For optimal muscle gains, when you eat matters just as much as what you eat
The British and Canadian governments are tackling athlete mental illness. So why can't we?
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.
The tennis superstar describes her favorite exercises and how she keeps a level head in tough moments, on and off the court.
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.
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?