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The science of hormesis in training
Take it from the world-champion surfer: there’s a right time for working, competing—and fighting for your life
Cold weather doesn't mean you have to forgo hard workouts. Keep your edge with these four indoor training tools.
Researchers say there is indeed too much of a good thing, and it’s killing your athletic potential
All the outdoor access in the world doesn't mean much if your job keeps you chained to a desk with no time to enjoy it. So to find the best places to work in the U.S. in 2015 and 2016, we started by creating five company categories that reflect Outside's values and focus: Gear, Adventure & Travel,…
New research shows that while high-intensity movement is beneficial, nothing compares to the benefits of more movement
Working out smart can make you, well, smarter
Oxygen seeks to show the beauty of female athleticism—and that women can be kick-ass athletes for life
Athletes competing for no country are not new to the Games, but a concentrated effort to recruit more of them could bring exciting new competition next year
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go—and endure the most abuse
A new study would have us believe that we have to work harder now to maintain a healthy weight. But is it true?
Not even the most brutal conditions and toughest races can stop these athletes
In our new series called Weekly Escape, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in 2 minutes or less. This week, we head to Mount Rainier courtesy of the folks at Beautiful Washington. Mount Rainier is an extraordinary place, and the…
The buzzword gives old tricks a new name
Do you really need the calories or just want them out of habit?
Most of us will spend a third of our adult lives at a desk. Make the most of that time with these six workout essentials and transform your desk from a shackle into an efficient, flab-busting fitness tool.
DNA testing service 23andMe is now FDA approved
Be thoughtful, don't go at it alone, and do it all
The first installment in our Weekly Escape series, Filmmaker Rob Johnson, from FilmUpHigh, created Dawn in Capel Curig as a “50-second mountain fix for anyone stuck in an office.” It sure did the trick for us.
A Nobel Prize–winning neuroscientist and a Harvard neurobiologist think they’ve discovered the antidote
These products claim to tone muscles and speed workout recovery. But the jury is out as to whether they’re worth the hefty price tag.
Unpacking the buzz around the latest performance food
Eight tools to maintain fitness during the cold, dark winter days
The so-called superfood is attempting a comeback, but don’t be fooled by its siren call
Don't let decision fatigue daunt you. Underneath all those wrappers lay a few core principles to fuel your workouts.
At just five foot three inches and one hundred and fifteen pounds, whatever Ironwoman Mirinda Carfrae lacks in stature, she makes up for in heart
If you thought osteoporosis was only an issue for women and older men, you were wrong
REI's new Co-Op line of outerwear is all about giving the people what they want: quality, value and versatility. …
There are countless watches, bracelets, headbands, and foot pods on the market promising to record every little thing you do. But can any of it make you a better athlete? The author wades through the muck and the mire to data-mine his best self.
The PED drug market keeps getting savvier
The climber who just crushed American Ninja Warrior recommends eating a lot of salmon, boosting your grip strength, and staying light
A new study on BMX bikers tests this theory
The data behind elite performances
What the purchase by a Chinese billionaire means for the sport
Plant-based diet practitioners are going crazy for this Southeast Asian fruit
A stately machine that’s fit for a king—or a conniving president
Despite what you’ve heard, the so-called exercise pill cannot replace a good old-fashioned ass-to-grass workout
At this year’s World Ironman Championship in October, all eyes will be on Mirinda Carfrae. Which is exactly how she likes it.
Six easy ways to squeeze in a workout, no matter how busy your day
New findings shed light on cramping, the longtime bane of endurance athletes everywhere
How much water you actually need to drink and how to make sure you're actually drinking it
We test three of the latest performance fuels in search of the ultimate podium snack
From extreme athlete Niccolo Porcella, the man who survived The Biggest Wipeout Ever
Recent news about the popular bacon-infused diet, explained
The downside of doing a different workout every day
Nature RX is a grassroots movement dedicated to entertaining and informing people about the humorous and healing aspects of getting outdoors. Nature RX, Part 1 is the first video in a three-part series that aims to bring awareness to research showing that spending more time in…
No, athletes aren't OD'ing on salt pills. But here's when you should lay off of them.
Want to continue to crush well into your 80s? Here’s how.
Put a number on your mountain skills
A quick way to faster recovery and fewer injuries
If your upper-body strength leaves much to be desired, here's a bit of advice.
A semi-scientific guide to sussing out the cheats
It's your final chance of the day to recover from training and to prep muscles for tomorrow's adventure. Follow the lead of these eight athletes.
An inside look at Katie Ledecky’s rise to greatness that will leave even non-swimmers awestruck
We know you’re curious. You should be. Boxing is a great full-body, low-impact workout. Here are a few tips for incorporating it into your fitness repertoire.
Tony Schiena's go-anywhere, do-everything fitness regimen
Could oil infused water be your next hydration beverage?
Jumping rope is for serious athletes, and a weighted, travel-friendly set is for serious rope jumpers
James Lawrence completed 50 Ironman distance events in 50 states in 50 consecutive days to bring attention to childhood obesity.
For some, an ultramarathon can be close to a religious experience. For all, it will undoubtedly be one of the most ridiculous things you can put your body through, as evidenced by our organ-by-organ breakdown.
When the American cyclist quit the Tour, he did exactly what an athlete should do
Several times now, I've come down with a sore throat and sniffles in the days following a marathon or triathlon. Am I allergic to exercise?
A new study hints that the popular summertime appetizer could boost athletic performance. But don’t go nuts just yet.
It's a great fitness tool—but there are other ways to use it besides swings
Inside the wildly successful USAT College Recruitment Program
I've been eyeing a course record, but this summer heat is making me lethargic. Any advice on tackling the perfect ride?
Cutting through the hype about chia, flax, hemp, pumpkin, and sesame seeds
Junky, addict, criminal: these aren't words you'd typically use to describe one of the world's top triathletes. Shane Niemeyer turned his life around with the help of an Outside Magazine slipped under his prison door. Watch Dispatches Mondays at 9:30pm on Outside Television. …
Nine months on the open water racing a 66-foot sailboat around the world is an endurance feat like no other. Here’s how the winning team prepared for the task.
It's summer! I'm doubling my mileage and already feeling the pain. What can I do, aside from cutting back or resting, to stay healthy?
What to do when your No. 1 bud goes down in the field
Endurance expert Matt Fitzgerald shares how to push your body further by mastering your mind