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The latest research suggests that muscle oxygen can detect exercise thresholds, with no blood required
We know meditation and visualization exercises benefit our mental health. Could they also support our physical bodies?
Researchers present new findings on mental fatigue, mental training, and the importance of your surroundings
Wildfire seasons are getting worse. The increase in smoke is harming heart, lung, brain, and skin health.
A certified personal trainer shares the best moves to help you build functional leg strength
The features include new metrics for cyclists, improved cellular access data for hikers, and mood tracking for wellness enthusiasts
Scientists consider the latest spikes, individual variability, and the pros and cons of training in racing shoes
The ancient ritual turned TikTok trend is happening everywhere
Instead of berating yourself for wasting away your time, focus your energy on these three key benefits
Gladys McGarey, MD, explains what we should all be doing to seek out happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives
These science-backed hacks can help you lower your stress levels almost instantly
Foam isn't supposed to be painful. Here's how to roll out your muscles the right way without hurting yourself.
Physicians and researchers weigh in on the benefits and disadvantages of having hypermobile joints
Kelly Murray, a certified pediatric and adult sleep consultant, shares what you need to know about this common habit
It’s a bit simpler than you might think
Many believe intermittent fasting negatively affects women’s hormones and fertility. The science suggests otherwise.
A certified personal trainer breaks down what you actually need to know about lifting and running
Scientists reconsider the assumption that it only helps strength and power athletes
Because of all the gear you buy for your rides, your helmet may be the most important
Don’t let knee pain hold you back from all of your outdoor (and indoor) activities. These movements will keep your largest joints functional and healthy.
Losing a close friend taught the fitness instructor that embracing your emotions is a sign of strength and growth
The sport sweeping the country taught me how to feel like a kid again
Plyometrics can make you a more efficient runner, and it turns out they don’t need to be complicated or risky
Answers to three of the most common questions asked in the springtime
A personal trainer shares seven exercises that focus on your biceps, triceps, and shoulders
In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, ‘Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes,’ longtime Outside contributor Christine Yu argues that female athletes deserve their own benchmarks for athletic success.
Researchers look back on the lessons from 25 years of “live high, train low”
This workout will help you incorporate this critical movement pattern into your strength-training regimen
These 8 concepts I learned translated far beyond just the physical practice
Reap all the physical and mental advantages of mindfulness without ever saying “ohm”
Smog season is here. Recent research offers some clues on how to help your body adapt to the stress.
You'll want to try this hack to beat your insomnia
More money means a greater risk for corruption, but professional running needs something to shake up the status quo
A certified personal trainer shares how to avoid the most common mistakes
This unlikely combination may just improve your flexibility and performance
A dietitian explains why you can't seem to stop snacking on your days off. It's also completely normal.
New data finds that endurance- or speed-oriented muscle fibers don’t determine how you respond to strength training
Collin Chartier recorded a positive test in February
The temperature of your room may be more essential than you may think
Plus, how you can test the range of motion of this often-forgotten joint
In-race data collected during the world championships sheds new light on how top endurance athletes avoid overheating
How to deal with death, injury, and loss, and why the tough-guy culture of the mountains is so toxic to healing.
How Outside’s endurance brand director fueled for the most important running day of the year
Plus, why post workout fueling is so important
Training, tools, and techniques vary. What you need to know to choose a physical therapist versus a chiropractor.
Chances are you can catch the nighttime spectacle from your backyard
These exercises will improve your posture, balance, and stability
Have an uncontrollable sweet tooth? It might be your brain.
After the worst of your injury is behind you, these movements will help you return to your active life with confidence
At a dark moment in his childhood, the actor found belonging when he buried himself beneath the snow
We asked experts how much protein, and what kind runners should be eating, covering vegan to meat-eaters and everyone in between
There’s plenty of hype about ways of boosting your respiratory system. Some—but not all—of it is real, according to a new review.
You need flexibility and stability to train effectively. That starts in your toes.
Outdoor time with your partner is more than just fun—it can be the key to a superstrong bond
A new review weighs the evidence that strength and training adaptations vary across the phases of the menstrual cycle
Why your decades-old recovery regimen may no longer make the cut
Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body
New studies confirm that spending time outside can ease physical symptoms
Before you angrily hit the pavement, consider these things first
Researchers use isotope tracers to accurately calculate calorie burn and other parameters during a grueling full-day ride
Athletes of all levels have considered whether their choice of birth control might influence how they train, recover, and perform. But the answer is complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
What’s the difference between overcoming hardship and succumbing to it? Grit.
It's simple—but so challenging
So-called “augmented feedback” can offer both information and motivation. A new study tries to separate the effects.
After a grapefruit-size cancerous tumor nearly killed her, the physician committed to spending as much time as possible doing what she loves most
Add these moves to your routine to avoid injury
While trying to qualify for an English Channel crossing, swimmers swallowed ingestible thermometers. They got really cold.
It was a tribute to being human
Experts weigh in on whether your period ought to have a say in your workouts
Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage
The fitness industry is rife with harmful messaging around food and exercise. Here’s what to know about when food behaviors are a problem.
Too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing
Hydration isn’t just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.
Has Maurten finally figured out how to harness the power of baking soda without paying the gastrointestinal price?
Double threshold days and lactate meters have propelled Jakob Ingebrigtsen and others to the top. Should the rest of us follow suit?
One yoga teacher immersed herself in freezing water for 31 days. Here’s her advice for how you can do it, too.
Deep meditations in the woods? Yes please.