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What you eat while on the trail can make or break your ability to make it to the finish
Build your way up to the perfect box jump, then try these three progressions for continued results
For many, the female athlete triad has stood in the way of lasting success in sports, but researchers are finally starting to understand the condition better—and help women avoid the long-term consequences
Over two years after introducing the Watch, Apple has finally made it the ultimate fitness wearable
There’s possibly nothing more therapeutic than going into the woods solo
Sure, it's fun and relaxing—but it can also be a key part of a fitness routine
Your nutrition is just as important as your training. Don't take bad advice on how to perfect it.
A slew of new products claim to be the Fitbit for your Zen
If $75,000 represents the “perfect” salary, what’s the performance equivalent when it comes to cardio, diet, and time outside?
Uberman, a SoCal ultra-triathlon with a 21-mile swim, a 400-mile bike ride, and a 135-mile run, might be the most demanding challenge of its kind. But in the eyes of its founder, the physical goal is secondary to the mental one.
One company wants to groom elite female athletes specifically for the corner office
Making healthy meals while traveling doesn't have to be hard
To start with, long steady rides are a boring waste of time, power meters are both absolutely vital and extraneous bullshit, and you can get faster without training like a lifeless automaton
The 65-year-old swimmer has set 355 world records. And she's still going.
The story of how a confectionary mishap helped Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the world's most famous summit
There's a lot of overlap between athletics and work, and the world's best apply the same principles to, say, training for a marathon as they do to building a business
Eric Lagerstrom competed in his first triathlon when he was just 12 years old. He turned pro at age 23, and he’s now a top competitor on the World Triathlon Series. He has also become a skilled videographer and often captures footage during his own races—using GoPros and drones.
At the University of Vermont, mathematicians in the Computational Story Lab are reading your tweets and learning a lot about our collective well-being
During intense training, it's easy to let good nutrition fall to the wayside, but it's also the most important time to get fueling right. Here's how to do it.
The counterintuitive theory has pervaded books, studies, and Reddit threads and is something of a rally cry for LCHF converts. But while there may be some benefit to monitoring insulin levels, there's no need to cut out all carbs quite yet.
It's not just an upper-body exercise. Nail your form, then try these variations to improve your stability and strength from head to toe.
These Euro-style waffles are the hot new performance fuel, so we put a bunch of flavors to the test to figure out how they stack up to the real thing
Cycling, running, and obstacle course racing are dominated by white-collar workers. And while disposable income makes competing more feasible, researchers are also starting to discover a psychological pull that draws these people to masochistic events.
From Lululemon, Ebb then Flow is a film that follows surfer and Elite Ambassador for Lululemon, Evan Valiere. Valiere diverts from the uniform recipe for success; training, visualization, flow state, and 10,000 hours to lead to perfection.
Kathrine Switzer on the lessons she's learned after a lifetime of running. Nonrunners, take note.
Simplify your mobility routine
Nail the basic form, then ramp it up with these five creative variations for better, stronger results
Upscale meditation studios are bringing mindfulness to the masses. Are they also diluting the practice?
The science on how, or even if, these powders, capsules, and goos really help remains inconclusive. But many athletes believe the placebo effect alone may be enough to nudge them to victory.
Dane Tudor is an Australian born freeskier who now resides in big mountain meccas of British Columbia and Alaska. Whether he's chasing freeride lines or tight singletrack, Tudor is always training for something.
What's old is new again. These eight straightforward principles will help you perform your best, no newfangled hacks required.
The focus-demanding sport could affect the brain more deeply than we know
It's the most grueling competition in the world, and it takes a massive toll on riders' bodies
Your simple guide to using the supplement the right way
Where triathletes can find the best online guidance
What was once spontaneous consumption has turned into a science of its own
Thanks to a shrewd food marketing industry and slick packaging schemes, we're overpaying for products that make major health claims with little real nutritional payoff
Rural Appalachia is the unhealthiest place in the country by almost any metric. Steve Bowling, a 45-year-old library director in Kentucky, has a simple remedy: nature walks.
Your mental checklist to decide if you really need to take a rest day or if you’re better off just toughing it out
Three explosive drills for better race-day performance
In today's quick-fix culture, it's more important than ever to remember that a few simple lifestyle changes can transform your overall health
Keto, paleo, vegan, and more—we've got you covered. A few key adjustments to these basic nutrition programs ensure you can tackle heavy-effort loads and still fuel the way you want.
To take your skills next level, you'll likely need a little coaching. Turn to these instructional vlogs for expert techniques, advice on how to improve quickly and effectively, and pro-approved training plans.
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You're dreading workouts, easy days aren't easy, and other signs that you're spending too much time on the trails
The line between being undertrained and perfectly fit is thin. Here's how to ensure that you don't end up on the wrong side.
Streamline your endurance-training data for less stress and better results
The best endurance athletes push their minds and bodies as far as humanly possible—a practice that might not actually be good for them
One man's quest to treat the matrimonial ceremony as what it is: the greatest endurance event of your life
One move is all it takes for a strength-building workout that also leaves you breathless
Despite the chronic doping scandals, the sport still has a lot to teach us about fitness
This skill doesn't just belong in gymnastics competitions. Use it to clear obstacles on the trail and move deftly around nature's roadblocks.
Elite competitors have long practiced meditation and mindfulness. But neuroscience shows that it’s the true believers who are finding that higher gear—through prayer.
The hardest part about your athletic pursuits may be building a long-term relationship with them
Climbers, cyclists, runners, and all kinds of other athletes—both men and women—are starting to speak out about disordered eating in their communities
Scientists are discovering that certain playlists can boost brain activity and treat anxiety and depression
Quinoa, bananas, and peanut butter are recurring characters, but add a little more flavor (and nutrition) to the plot by tossing in these surprising purchases
Beau Kittredge is fittest athlete you’ve never heard of. Here’s what a day in his life looks like.
After decades of being thought of as a pseudo-sport for longhairs, ultimate Frisbee is attracting elite athletes who are landing professional contracts. The hero of this new breed is Beau Kittredge, who looks like an NFL wide receiver, sprints like an Olympian, and jumps like Jordan.
Plain old spuds are the original superfood. We should all be eating more of them.
Mastering ground movement—crawling, rolling, and standing—is a vitally important, often overlooked aspect of becoming a well-rounded, injury-free mountain athlete
Master this basic move to build a strong core and stabilize your movement
Growing research debunks the myth that the paleo movement replicates the diet of our ancestors. Here's what they were actually eating.
The well-known exercise physiology expert likes to keep it simple
Cory Richards and Adrian Ballinger summited the highest mountain in the world last month—Ballinger without supplemental oxygen. Here's how they trained their minds and bodies to accomplish one of mountaineering's most difficult feats.
Yelling at the right moment has been linked to boosts in power and pain tolerance
From rafting trips to big-wall climbs, here's how to do it just about anywhere outdoors
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
The best performers in the world share a few key habits, and a new book helps you implement them
Nail this move to create a solid base for your endurance feats
Outside staffers on which flavors they'd pack for their races and which they'd rather leave behind
This summer in Bermuda, the Australian-born sailor will lead Oracle Team USA’s bid to retain the oldest trophy in international sports. The 37-year-old’s secret to staying on top? Stepping away from the boat.
Last year, Kim Ciolli, a longtime fixture in Texas cycling, got busted for doping. Her case is evidence of the fact that maybe the anti-doping system for older athletes—and especially for women—is broken.
Fuel up between meals with these healthy options
Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, and researchers are just beginning to discover why