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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.
New findings shed light on cramping, the longtime bane of endurance athletes everywhere
Six easy ways to squeeze in a workout, no matter how busy your day
We test three of the latest performance fuels in search of the ultimate podium snack
How much water you actually need to drink and how to make sure you're actually drinking it
Recent news about the popular bacon-infused diet, explained
From extreme athlete Niccolo Porcella, the man who survived The Biggest Wipeout Ever
Want to continue to crush well into your 80s? Here’s how.
No, athletes aren't OD'ing on salt pills. But here's when you should lay off of them.
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…
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
An inside look at Katie Ledecky’s rise to greatness that will leave even non-swimmers awestruck
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.
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
I've been eyeing a course record, but this summer heat is making me lethargic. Any advice on tackling the perfect ride?
Inside the wildly successful USAT College Recruitment Program
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
Exercises guaranteed to up your game, no matter your sport
When it comes to fitness, take the home-field advantage
The classic military move gets a makeover
To simulate the unpredictability of your sport, add elements of randomness—and downright chaos—to your exercise regimen
Dominate your favorite sports without any weight training
You don’t always need a highly structured training plan to get into fighting shape
Sure, you could swim laps. But you can also enhance your performance with this in-the-water workout that will burn calories—and rejuvenate your body.
It just takes a little creativity to challenge your muscles—and mind—in new ways. Allow us to enlighten you.
Keep it fresh—and save money—with homemade fuel
Simulating combat will whip your own butt into shape, while helping you build power and endurance
Simple meals to fuel all of your athletic endeavors
The resistance—and softness—of the sand and water will make you more versatile
You don’t need to go all in to reap health and performance benefits from the famous diet
The classic strength and power move gets a makeover, giving you even better benefits
Four ways to avoid a potentially dangerous inflammatory response
Over the past decade, ultrarunning has gone from a fringe pursuit for distance freaks to a hypercompetitive sport attracting big-time sponsors. But a mysterious training condition is suddenly plaguing its ranks, robbing a generation of top athletes of their talents and forcing victims to wonder: Is it possible to love this sport too much?
The number of hours you're supposed to shoot for: 4
Pain fades, but glory is forever. Or at least until your next competition.
A behind-the-scenes documentary look at the human drama of endurance racing and the bonds formed between Porsche drivers, teams, fans and cars. …
Jumping and "plyo" exercises boost speed and power. But they can benefit distance athletes, too.
Forget complicated workout regimens. CrossFit phenom Christmas Abbott shows simple strength exercises are all you need to start feeling fierce
Research suggests artificial muscle enhancers stick with cheating athletes for life. So will we see lifetime bans for first-time cheats?
Nobody knows exactly what Ironman will do now that the government has shuttered the Kona lottery, but we have a proposal: use those extra entry spots to grow women's racing.
The data sure isn't driving us nuts
This May, another group of climbers, parkour runners, and gymnasts will try—and most likely fail—to achieve “Total Victory” on the nation’s favorite obstacle course show.
In the grueling world of ultrarunning, she's an anomaly: a low-key athlete who thrives on unstructured training, competes by instinct, and crushes men in the sport's most prestigious race
Thought those monkey bars were tough at your last OCR? Wait ‘till you see these.
Leadville, Western States, and the New York Marathon all use some type of lottery system to determine entrants as well
Pro Climber Gord McArthur refused to believe he had to choose between the two things he loved most in life: ice climbing and his family. So, he built what he calls “the machine” right in his own backyard and got the best of both worlds. …
Here's how world-class athletes do the trickiest meal of the day
From ultra-athlete Rich Roll’s new cookbook, "The Plantpower Way"
I enjoy beer in moderation, even when training for races. But I have friends who stop drinking entirely for a month leading up to the big day. Are they on to something?
They're painful but also magical, relieving the post-workout soreness that afflicts so many athletes. But do they really aid recovery? Increasingly, the evidence says no.