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Started by Ivy League athletes, the C.R.A.S.H.-B. World Indoor Rowing Championship is opening up the sport to a whole new crowd.
Becoming a dad lowers testosterone, but that doesn't mean your athleticism has to suffer.
Pro peloton racer Ted King knows his way around the business end of a spatula.
On some gut level, you already know that trends like “raw,” “alkaline,” and the “warrior diet” are useless—harmful, even. The key to not falling for them? Think macro.
Expert tips to help you get the most out of your strength session—so you don't waste your time.
Their genius is unquantifiable. That's a lesson Triathlon Australia learned the hard way.
New research shows that pushing through fatigue can boost your performance
Even if you run every morning and stand instead of sit at your desk all day, you may be dying inside
New research is helping athletes engineer their own flow state
My city gets smoggy during the summer months. Will it make me sick to train outdoors?
You can do this yoga-meets-wrestling series of movements anywhere, with results that put the weight machines to shame
In the seventh installment of the Natural Born Heroes series, Chris McDougall discovers the fitness secrets of ancient Olympians, and shares the only workout you'll ever need.
A new cookbook seeks to make the world’s most restrictive diet palatable
Presenting a fresh line of meals that are sure to sate your inner caveman.
Are biotech entrepreneurs on the leading edge of science or just looking to make a quick buck? A little of both, probably.
Fat and fit is a myth, but a few extra pounds won't kill you—and being skinny won't necessarily save your life.
Yes, Happy Meals, according to recent research, make for a surprisingly effective post-exercise meal. But the real takeaway has nothing to do with the Golden Arches: real food—not expensive bars or scientifically formulated shakes—is almost always best.
I got myself a sport watch and it came with a chest strap. I'm tempted not to use the strap because heart rate training seems difficult. Any tips for making it simple?
Spanning nearly 350 miles across some of the most beautiful and rugged country in the world, the GODZone Adventure race is one of the most demanding events on the planet. Only 14 of the 52 finished the 2015 course. Feel their pain.
How even the smallest intervals can make athletes mental superstars.
The herb offers a caffeine fix similar to that of coffee, plus vitamins and other beneficial plant compounds. But you have to get over the hay-like smell, wood chip taste—and potential health pitfalls.
The not-so-surprising finding: Above all else, we love little drops of chocolate and sugar
I know I need some help with my current workout regimen, but I don't know where to start.
I'm an endurance athlete and I feel like if I can't get in at least an hour, working out is pointless. Is there any benefit to training if I have less than 20 minutes to do it?
Two dueling trainers resurrect a forgotten but insanely effective gym machine
Basketball or soccer games with friends can take the place of cardio, but they shouldn't be your only form of exercise.
New tech company FitRankings lets you measure how effective your workouts really are—and compare them head-to-head with other athletes around the world.
How one team is leading pro cycling out of the concussion Dark Ages—and providing a potential road map for the NFL
A new cookbook breaks some traditional Paleo rules. Result: It's packed with recipes you'll actually want to make.
You favorite supplements—now available in powder form
Losing fat and boosting muscle mass can make a big difference in how you burn calories.
Boost reaction time and reduce clumsiness on the field with these expert moves.
Pasta’s street cred has taken a hit recently as more athletes shun gluten and prioritize whole grains. But spaghetti still deserves a place on your plate for the simple reason that it's one of the best performance foods you can buy.
Michael Phelps and Killian Journet are both amazing athletes, but they occupy opposite ends of the spectrum. Where do you fall?
Get more from your standing desk.
The science behind how logging lots and lots of miles fosters an unflappable demeanor—and how to get it yourself.
Set concrete goals, track your progress, and turn resolutions into habits.
The pain, beauty, and nipple considerations of running for a really, really long time
Microbes are now being hawked to athletes to prevent sickness and improve recovery. We talked to several experts to separate hype from fact.
Turns out you'll start to see and feel results from a new workout routine very quickly—sometimes after just one session.
You just have to tweak your training and eating habits. Here’s how.
Your pounding headache is no excuse to not get after it on the mountain.
Maybe. But first, don't assume you're actually iron deficient.
Performance-enhancing recipes from Simon Lusky, the baseball team's head chef.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport might be going down. And that isn't necessarily a good thing for athletes.
For the first time, the energy-boosting adhesives are being marketed specifically to athletes. Here's what you need to know about them.
Stop that lawnmower! Your urban backyard is packed with hidden performance-enhancing plants that can be tossed together to make an ancestral wonder meal.
So conquer it with these six tips from cycling’s comeback queen, Alison Tetrick.
We sacrificed our dignity in a Zumba class, but gained a new appreciation for ostentatious exercises and Top 40
It doesn't take much to feel like you've gotten away.
No one's life is Instagram-perfect. Would we be better off sharing the mundane and unattractive parts of ourselves?
Step away from the smartphone. Gaining control over your screen time doesn't have to mean swearing off all electronics—just setting a few sane rules. Do it, and you'll be happier in the end.
These simple strategies will lift your mood, get you outdoors, and help you spend more time doing what you love.
Bottom line? Eat like an elite to maximize health and performance.
Ambronite is a new competitor in the meal-on-the-go market. But is it any better than offerings like Soylent?
There's no scientific evidence proving that salt therapy will make you a better athlete. But it can have some surprising health benefits that have nothing to do with the respiratory system.
Our test subject spends two uncomfortable weeks getting too close to everyone in his life
Some companies claim that their clothing can make you burn extra calories. Don't believe the hype.
Pro photographer Larry Rosa looks for pain, postcards, and the hidden stories within every endurance race.
It's called the Cyclic Variations in Adaptive Conditioning machine, and it looks like a sci-fi egg from outer space. In theory it one-ups standard hypobaric chambers by giving users greater aerobic gains in a fraction of the time. Is CVAC crackpot pseudoscience? Or an important new discovery that could change the way you train?
An undiagnosed reaction to your pre-race meal could be hurting your athletic performance. Here's how to pinpoint—and fix—the issue.
What man's best friend can teach us about being content
Being in the zone. Zenning out. Whatever you call it, concentrating so deeply you don't even realize it is sublime.
Beginners, we have a secret for you. You don't need high-end gear or a fancy training plan to get better at skiing, running, or climbing. All you have to do is embrace the embarrassment and the pain—and don't forget to laugh. Trust us: It'll be good for your brain.
Tips from legend Lee Sheftel, who sent his first 5.14 after his 59th birthday
Keri Herman only started skiing seriously in her senior year of college. Now she's an Olympian. Here's how she turned her late start into a competitive advantage.
Used to be you had to live at altitude to adapt to it. But new research suggests that by training your respiratory muscles, you can teach yourself to perform better with less oxygen.
Because no one podiums at noon or tags a summit at dusk without a proper first meal
There's nothing wrong with tuning into a show while you're on a trainer. It can actually have some surprising benefits—if done in moderation.
This super coach’s three unconventional training strategies may be the key to your next PR.
Plus the secret to Lindsey Vonn's amazing comeback.
You have no idea how much food can be found right outside your door. In Part 6 of Natural Born Heroes series, a veteren forager teaches Christopher McDougall how to get the most out of his front lawn. …
The Tough Guy race series challenges even the fittest of athletes. Three-time champ James Appleton suffered from severe hypothermia near the end of an event in Perton, UK on February 1, and had to delay celebrating his third place finish. This clip, from Scott Keneally’s upcoming film…
Some of these funky foods from races all around the world will give you a performance boost. Others you should avoid at all costs.
The Super Bowl virgin on running hills, eating yogurt, and guarding Revis Island.