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ArchiveWhen 34-year-old Hobie Call lost the Death Race this past August, he also lost his chance to win $100,000 for sweeping the Spartan Races. So why does he keep competing?
Big-city marathons, triathlons, and adventure races have never been more popular. Here's why it's time for you to line up for the starting gun, too.
It seems like most people I see in the gym use the same exercises. Which exercises work and which moves are overrated?
Just when we need it most, along comes a wave of enlightened companies that believe success starts with smiling employees.
Old favorites and new standbys in the energy-bar world
Breakfast is necessary if you want to tear up the countryside, hit the pool, or simply get through a gym workout. Pick the right one.
How to ensure you get the calories you need
Everything you need to know to fuel properly this year
Six superfoods, plus a recovery drink that uses four of them
Ultramarathoner Josh Cox's attempt to break the 50K world record through proper nutrition and hydration
Forget complicated meal plans. Build good eating habits around basic food knowledge, and keep these three guidelines in mind.
Mikael Hanson, 43, New York City
A five-step strategy for landing your dream job in the action-sports or outdoor industries
Apply Liberally: At Outside’s 50 Best Places to Work, you can’t go wrong
John Stamstad (Photo courtesy of John Stamstad) John Stamstad lives to push limits. He earned a spot in the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame after completing the first crossing of Australia by bicycle, going 65 hours straight…
A cutting-edge blood therapy believed to speed recovery from sports injuries has never been more popular—or more controversial. Is the science as convincing as the hype?
 (Chuck Wagner via Shutterstock)Chuck Wagner via Shutterstock We’ve all heard the stories of how backcountry endurance wonks concocted the first molar-crushing energy bars in their kitchen or garage, and went on to hit the big time, spawning a sport-snack empire and changing the way we eat on…
Created in 2007 by Christopher Harrison, AntiGravity Yoga takes place a few feet above the ground inside a silk hammock.
(Photo by Stewart Dawson/Wikimedia) On Monday, the New York Times ran an article on elite track athletes who have had kids mid career. Anecdotally, the Times story presented a mixed picture: Kara…
5 Gluten-free tips from Xterra USA Championship series athlete Jennifer Smith
Columnist Eric Hansen and his buddy “the Nose” on drinking fine Tequila…
The mountain biker and investment manager on balancing work and play.
Competitive cyclist Steve Yore demonstrates a variation of the plank.
Erwan Le Corre runs, climbs, and lifts logs barefoot. Will paleo fitness be the next big thing? …
The Incanto chef prepares an apres dish that's packed with protein.
The lifeguard and paddleboarder talks about his passions.
Competitive cyclist Steve Yore demonstrates a simple exercise for maintaining your core.
The Incanto chef's recipe for Cornish Game Hen.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel shows you how to do the most effective leg extensions as part of a series designed to condition the entire body for any sport.
Carolyn Parker puts the Lab Rat through a torturous timed circuit.
The chef demonstrates how to make a pitcher of Moscow Mules.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel shows you how to do a combination dumbbell row and lunge as part of a series designed to condition the entire body for any sport.
How to execute a one-legged squat to build power.
Meat gourmand Steven Rinella shows you the secret to parrilla, Argentina's famous method of charcoal grilling.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel shows you how to work your obliques using a Swiss Ball as part of a series designed to condition the entire body for any sport.
Resident mixologist Ryan Krogh explains how to make a Manhattan.
The gluten-free movement isn’t just a fad. It could be the performance boost you’ve been missing.
Keira Newton of Dynamic Kettlebell Fitness shows us an advanced exercise.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel shows you how to tighten your abs by rolling out a Swiss Ball as part of a series designed to condition the entire body for any sport.
A lateral exercise to help you build speed and power.
Resident mixologist Ryan Krogh explains how to make a New Orleans Sazerac.
Keira Newton of Dynamic Kettlebell Fitness shows her strength by swinging 88 pounds.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel demonstrates a lunge as part of a series of conditioning exercises for runners and cyclists.
The proper technique for one of the best upper body exercises.
The Lab Rat works out his upper body on the ROM.
Resident mixologist Ryan Krogh explains how to make a Classic Margarita.
Keira Newton demonstrates advanced kettlebell exercises.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel demonstrates push-ups with a Swiss ball as part of a series of conditioning exercises for runners and cyclists.
A lateral exercise to help you build speed and power.
The Incanto chef’s recipe for Cornish Game Hen.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel demonstrates a reverse crunch as part of a series of conditioning exercises for runners and cyclists.
Step-by-step instruction on performing the ultimate lower body exercise.
Resident mixologist Ryan Krogh explains how to make the Long Island Iced Tea. (Hint: No iced tea involved.)…
The correct form, step-by-step, for six key stretches.
The Human Performance Center's Kele McDaniel demonstrates an oblique crunch as part of a series of conditioning exercises for runners and cyclists.
Carolyn Parker shows you how to warm up correctly.
Behind the scenes of Outside's January 2011 cover shoot with soccer star, Landon Donovan.
Nick Heil shows you how to do the dumbbell bent over row. For more info check out our 10-Minute Fitness package.
Nick Heil and Chauncey Billups work out on the Power Plate.
Stayton Bonner heads to Santa Fe Brewing Company to pick up supplies for the ultimate homebrew.
Resident mixologist Ryan Krogh explains how to make a Tom Collins.
Go behind the scenes with the Men's National Team and photographer Susanna Howe on an Outside shoot. Video courtesy of U.S. Soccer…
Nick Heil shows you how to do the hindu push up. For more info, check out our 10-Minute Fitness package.
Nick Heil and Chauncey Billups work out on the TRX Suspension Trainer.
Resident mixologist Ryan Krogh explains how to make a Pisco Sour.
Go behind the scenes with the Man Vs. Wild star as photographer Justin Stephens shoots him for our May cover.
Nick Heil shows you how to do the reverse crunch. For more info, check out our 10-Minute Fitness package.