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Runners smack the ground harder—but get injured less—in more cushioned shoes. New research explains why.
Five scientifically proven ways to up the fun in your life
Professional athletes and everyday recreationalist swear by active recovery with OOFOS
Scientists studying mice found that their competitive efforts depended on their social ranking rather than their strength or speed
An analysis of power data from pro cyclists quantifies the effects of hot and cold air temperatures on performance
The elite athlete opens up about the pressures to be light and fast—and her journey toward a healthier relationship with her body and performance
You can’t run fast without using your arms—or can you?
Stairs aren’t just for stepping—this creative workout will have your whole body feeling the burn
Take your gardening indoors with houseplants. Use these tips to place them in proper sunlight, water them correctly, and feed them so they survive and thrive.
Despite years of research, the athletic potential of Montmorency cherries isn’t as sweet as it sounds
Can two and a half minutes of instruction turn you into a better athlete? Givego thinks so.
Recipes and advice from the women behind one of Alaska's most conscious salmon purveyors
Australian gearmaker 2XU is beloved by everyone from new moms to Olympic athletes. Now they are looking to create a fitter, healthier world.
Your unexplained fatigue may be due to calorie deficiency, with serious implications for your health and performance
An analysis of pro cycling data finds that altitude-born South American riders race better at high altitudes than their lowland-born rivals
The oral health risks associated with heavy sports-drink use seem clear, but the evidence remains murky
And why we’re already stoked for next season
Eating right looks different for athletes, and following vague nutrition maxims can have a surprisingly negative impact
New findings suggest that results from large training studies can’t be generalized to individuals
Drew Petersen seemed like just another free-spirited mountain dude. But the pain he was hiding nearly destroyed him.
As demand for the fitness brand’s famous bikes and treadmills peters out, its dedicated user base might be its saving grace
Critiques about body size and type can not only cause physical and mental harm but also reinforce implicit gatekeeping in sports
A new study of identical twins shows that, despite their reputation as inert rubber bands, Achilles tendons adapt to exercise
Most studies on sports performance don’t include women. The team behind Stanford’s FASTR program is creating a new approach—and building a healthier culture for female athletes.
New research explores how physical and mental factors affect how athletes raise their game when it counts
After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery
A popular training rule for endurance athletes faces scrutiny from skeptical scientists
A new study gathers insights from 71 trans-ocean rowers who (mostly) made it to the other side
The world of fitness is always changing—for better and for worse. Here, we’ve focused on the bright side, spotlighting five faces in the health and wellness scene that are pushing for inclusivity, justice, and kindness, toppling old conventions to make their own.
In the past two years, Americans have become disenchanted with work, leading to major strikes and what is being called the Great Resignation. But what if there was a better way? This writer went looking for that ever elusive work-life balance, learning how to get outside more and stress less.
A new study grapples with a familiar question: How much of athletic success is physical, and how much is mental?
We tend to assume that a nice-looking stride is a fast one, but maybe looking good is its own reward
Scientists have figured out how to make simple exoskeletons that improve running efficiency. Should track and field authorities be worried?
He needed something—anything—to cure his winter COVID blues. Science led him to a mildewy steam room and a very cold shower.
Different workout styles can get you equally fit, but they affect your body differently—which suggests that you should mix it up
‘Maintenance Phase’ hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes are tackling everything from Halo Top ice cream to the war on obesity
Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? We share everything you need to know to help you have a successful first race.
Five moves to get your backside back in action
A new way of classifying athletes aims to quantify the thresholds that distinguish recreational athletes from their trained, highly trained, and elite brethren
Our Sweat Science columnist spent two months measuring his blood sugar around the clock. Here’s what he found.
The first-ever Graphene foam hiking boot delivers unprecedented energy return and cushioning.
The latest “exercise in a bottle” study finds that plasma from exercising mice makes sedentary mice smarter. But don’t throw out your workout gear just yet.
Rethink your approach to work, fitness, and process as you head into the new year
This year’s predictions include fewer diets and a possible return of minimalist running shoes
Athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin have started adopting the training technique to increase endurance, muscle mass, and more
Over the past decade, research into compression sportswear has exploded. Here’s what the results reveal.
Overcomplicating sports nutrition wastes money and time. It also perpetuates privilege.
Perfect for gifting—or treating yourself in the new year
Seasonal outdoor work seems idyllic, but it isn’t an easy lifestyle. Guides are starting to open up about the challenges of constant transitions, and new research offers insight into their unique situation.
It’s time to break out the merino base layers and the heat-exchange breathing masks
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
The genes that make some people vulnerable to a fatal heart stoppage may be the same ones that give them an athletic edge, researchers suggest
Sports medicine physicians are rethinking the relationship between damage to your body and how it feels
Want to keep training this winter but finding it hard to motivate? Find a partner.
The cold season can throw lots of different conditions your way, but with a little prep, you can keep training through any weather.
Mike McCastle has found a very unusual way to benefit others: by enduring agonizing physical challenges
After upgrading his medicine cabinet, one Outside editor credits the Superberry Overnight Mask with his biggest skin transformation
As skimo prepares for its Olympic debut in 2026, sports scientists explore the sport’s demands
Change offered an elite athlete an opportunity to better understand herself—and what she still wants from her sport
Your GPS watch and other gadgets are great at describing training, but prescribing it is a harder challenge
Actually, we can’t get everything we need from nature
Activities such as lifting weights, hiking, or even woodworking teach us humility and keep us grounded in reality
A mathematical model explains how endurance and speed come together to determine who will win a last-lap sprint
A new study quantifies the effects of running on technical terrain
A new study uses machine learning to quantify the effects of temperature, humidity, heat, and sun
Scientists take their equations for the energy demand of hills and rough terrain out into the real world
The food-mood connection is interesting, but the research is still in its infancy. Here’s what we know.
The link between serious cycling and poor bone health is well established, but researchers are still debating what to do about it
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life