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And why they’re more susceptible to diet trends
Whether you’ve been working hard all winter or are newly motivated by the long, warm days to jump into training, summer is the best time get out on the water, rock walls, and trails. Here are ten ways to maximize your performance.
The most rewarding section of the Pacific Crest Trail
A ten-summit high-altitude climb in Grand Teton National Park
But first, get comfortable climbing in situations where you might fall
The High Fives Foundation is a non-profit that provides resources for and support to the dreams of mountain action sports athletes who have experienced a life-altering injury
Thanks in part to Olympians and a certain reigning NBA MVP, sensory-deprivation tanks are exploding in popularity. Are they the next frontier of mindfulness training for athletes?
It sounds too good to be a true, but a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist just developed a new product, HOTSHOT™, the first-ever scientifically proven sports shot to prevent and treat muscle cramps. Here's everything you need to know about 1.7 oz of Neuro Muscular Performance.
Nine-time bouldering national champion Alex Puccio shares her secrets on bouncing back to compete at the GoPro Mountain Games
Tips from the free immersion record-holder on training his body and mind for freediving
You didn’t come to this barbecue to make friends. You came to become cornhole champion. A lifetime of bragging rights is yours with these tips from bona fide lawn game experts.
And when they'll be smashed—because half the fun of records is watching them fall
Last week some of the hardest chargers from around the world descended on Austalia’s Gold Coast for a week of skydiving, racecar driving, and jet-boarding—oh, and learning how to use a camera
We caught up with Jesse Thomas to chat about how he holds it all together and to learn about some of the practices underlying his success both on and off the course
Sorry, that wildly popular New York Times story is not for you
Adventure in sport is a microcosm of the ups and downs you experience in life—here's how to work through it together
Attempting the Hardrock 100 in winter—with avalanche danger, buried trails, no aid stations—is almost unthinkable
What Mike Horn will eat when he walks to both poles
Secrets to lasting focus and motivation
Stay fueled without feeling stuffed with one of these quick-and-easy options
A runner cannot exist on sports drinks alone. Here's how to refuel on your toughest runs.
There's more to life than drinking smoothies after every run. Here are 10 great options to help you rebuild after tough workouts.
The pro surfer thrives in inhospitable condition and has garnered respect as one of the best surfers from the Garden State
A lawsuit reveals the personal spat that brought an end to the iconic endurance event
Heart-rate apps bring Olympic-caliber recovery to everyone
The art and science behind the best training environments
Highliners have to train their brains to overcome (or at the very least get comfortable with) their innate fear of heights.
Why Aussie athletes often turn to supplements when living high
Or why you should never, ever stop training
Above All Else is a documentary from director Yali Sharon of Live Unbound that tells the incredible story of professional skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld. In 1992, Dan boarded a plane for a routine training jump. The plane crashed, killing sixteen of the twenty-two people onboard. Dan awoke from a…
You’ve heard that Kobe Bryant meditates, and that most pro athletes perform their best while in a flow state. But what does that mean, and how do you get there? Three new books attempt to demystify the cloudy world of mindfulness training.
With some smart strategizing, you can make seven healthy dinners a week without missing a single workout
Beautiful vistas and outdoor fun impact your brain in real ways, and the latest research is finally cracking exactly how—which means you're just trails away from becoming a better thinker
Focus on form and function, cultivate bodily awareness, and stand up to sitting
Sure, you could stick with your old routine. Or you could break out of your rut with the help of experts and elite athletes.
Standing desks may be all the rage, but learning to properly embrace your chair is the best way to survive the workday
When it comes to slumber, quality matters just as much as quantity
The secret to a healthy diet that endures? Find your tribe.
Sprint workouts may seem like the fast track to fitness, but endurance athletes get more from going slow
A workout regimen designed for an insane TV obstacle course gives you exactly what you need: variety
One of the biggest names in fitness has preached for years that a neo-paleo combination of protein and fats is the ultimate performance diet. Lately, he’s been telling his followers that they can even relax on the dietary guidelines a bit—while getting outside to play more. Can it really be this simple?
Three athletes discuss the source of their passion
You can't. But you can channel it and grow from it.
Hans Florine remembers climber, cyclist, and fitness icon Steve Edwards
Insider tips on conquering Aspen’s hottest event
Essential race-day, gear, and training intel
Get a head start on warm weather
Different parts of our body seem to talk to and influence each other, even when they are far apart and—one might think—unconnected
Breaking down the latest research and what it means for every kind of runner
Here’s your cheat sheet for stoking the furnace during winter workouts
The lowdown on the latest tech-enabled options
It’s time to stop thinking of winter as the off-season.
The lack of doping positives by female athletes might just be a reflection of a flawed testing protocol
James Lawrence ran 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 States in 50 days, and still managed to parent his five kids. How the hell did he do it?
The Nashville local wowed the world with a fast submission in his UFC debut. But it was only because he's a lifelong athlete whose fitness is never far from match-ready.
Are top athletes violating one of the sport's fundamental philosophies to achieve peak performance?
Stay in the game longer and stronger with a solid prehab routine, and go harder with a smart recovery routine
4 strategies to help you quit worrying and learn to love the snow
The right moves make you faster and more resilient. Here's how to get the most important part of your training routine right.
Outsmart three winter-specific risks before, during, and after your workout
Training through the coldest, darkest, snowiest days of the year tests the depth of your motivation and commitment. It's time to revise your winter program.
The Exercise Ice Maiden group enters the harsh climate to gather scientific data and break gender barriers
The high-altitude, lung-busting challenge imported from Europe has become one of the hottest winter sports in North America. Why? Because this pursuit proves that premeditated suffering can be highly addictive.
Time spent in nature and participation in adventure sports is known to have a profound effect on those who struggle with ADD/ADHD. The Academy at SOAR is a boarding school in North Carolina for children with ADD/ADHD, and in this video director Joseph Geier leads students on a…
Twelve insights for scaling massive vertical faces
Achieve the endurance of a distance runner, the grit of a climber, and the skills of a slalom racer
Promises to axe sugar, not flavor
The new genetic tool has the potential to increase resistance to muscular injury or stress fractures—even produce stronger, faster athletes—but it's a puzzle that could take decades to solve
Making nutritional information more prominent is only useful to the extent that people actually act on the information they receive
Things that make our lives easier might also be hurting us. A new class of tough designs saves the day.
The sport ends its most outrageous elements in a quest for longevity