Scientists Weigh in on the Great Trekking Pole Debate
A new review sifts through the evidence for and against hiking with poles
Training & Performance
How Your Muscle Fibers Might Predict Overtraining
A new study suggests that slow-twitch runners can handle higher mileage than fast-twitch runners before showing signs of overtraining
Why Endurance Athletes Feel Less Pain
Even compared to athletes from other sports, endurance athletes have a unique relationship with discomfort
6 Easy Ways to Be a Better Skier
You're never too old—or too good—to brush up on your technique
Has Your Climbing Plateaued? Here's How to Push Past It.
This expert advice will help you get out of a rut and take your skills to a new level
Don't Judge a Runner's Efficiency by Their Stride
A new study asked coaches to rank the most economical runners after watching video footage. It didn't go well.
Time-Crunched? Try This 10-Minute Workout
This three-move bodyweight routine is all you need to improve athletic ability
The Myth of Synchronized Breathing
Experienced runners tend to match their breath and stride patterns, but trying to do it deliberately may backfire
Up Your Game
Break through your plateau with expert advice
Climber Quinn Brett Shares Her Adaptive Yoga Routine
How the practice continues to comfort the former big-wall climber after a life-changing spinal injury