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The real magic of much-hyped ketone supplements, according to Belgian scientists, is how they enhance recovery
Stave off injury and get your body ready for what’s next
New evidence suggests that strengthening your respiratory muscles can translate to improved performance in thinner air
A Tabata workout to get you fit for anything without any weight training
With a goal of forming connections through audio-based workouts on your phone, Aaptiv might be the end of personal trainers
With more participants in ultramarathons, more competitors are experiencing the joy of hallucinations and other ailments. Exile Medics steps into a newly necessary role.
Hoffmeister is no stranger to long kayak trips—she's already paddled around Ireland, Australia, and South America
Yoga doesn’t require a lot of equipment, but a few items can help take your practice to the next level…
Once you've built adequate hip mobility, it's time to focus on strength
Society has primed us to care about ego and status. Here's how to get past that.
The former Soviet special-forces instructor who introduced kettlebells to the U.S. talks strength training with Tim Ferriss
For one thing, if you're feeling thirsty, drink up
A five-minute total-body workout you can do anywhere
Any type of athlete can steal these moves
Last year, Dykes set the marathon record for his age group—only to find that it didn't count. But he's not giving up.
Being a beginner (or just perpetually mediocre) doesn't mean you should quit
The Harmony mat from Jade Yoga provides the perfect nonslip grip for sweaty vinyasa sessions
But the everyday athlete can learn a thing or two from him
The popular self-massage devices have a devoted following, but the evidence for their benefits is murky
Hips don't lie. So if yours hurt, you should listen.
Stabilize and strengthen your core in five minutes
After nearly dying while summiting Lunag Ri three years ago, Anker is still tackling tricky sends
The Twitter CEO only eats between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. You definitely should not emulate his habits.
In 'Beautifully Savage,' boxing-gym owner Joe Buckner recalls his troubling history and how that's shaped him into the man he is today
Crews carry your gear and provide meals and campsites as you cruise through some of America's most scenic back roads
Katie Arnold, author of the new memoir Running Home, talks about the unique healing power of endurance sports
Laird Hamilton's rules for preventive maintenance
Six packs that will ensure your excuse for not going to the gym isn’t that you don’t have your gear…
Eight of the best ways to maximize the benefits of your foam roller
Jeff Lenosky travels the U.S. knocking out mountain biking's toughest trails. Here's how he stays fit.
What kind of sadist creates the hardest race in the world? We sent our writer to find out.
Nearly everything people think is true about living their best life is wrong
Researchers dig into the nitty-gritty of interval training, with insights of what, why, and how you should train for different goals
The ski mountaineer was known for her relentless summits of the world’s toughest mountains. But the best thing she did for her career was take a break.
At the 2019 Los Angeles Marathon, Adam Gorlitsky will set out to become the first American paraplegic to walk 26.2 miles—and bust his British rival's 36-hour time in the process. But his real dream is to bring assisted mobility to people with disabilities.
A new book shows you how to get into the mindset that leads to mastery and peak performance
Five exercises that will give you the strength to keep adventuring for life
Forget functional fitness. If you want to run whitewater on a SUP, you need focused fitness.
Work and play both stress the neck and shoulders. Here's how to recover.
Indian relay racing is sometimes called America’s first extreme sport. For years, the Brew Crew—a team from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota—were a dominant force. Then tragedy struck. This is the story of the Lakota’s spiritual relationship with the horse, and a quest to regain glory on the track.
A new statistical approach brings sophisticated probability analysis to the future of marathoning
Studies show that your emotions spread further than you think
There's been a recent wave of new policies that support female athletes, with benefits like equal prize money, salary minimums, and maternity leave. Are these measures enough?
As wacky recovery tech goes mainstream, science writer Christie Aschwanden explains what works and what doesn’t
Scientists are untangling why it’s easier to regain fitness than to start from scratch
The five best TRX exercises for anyone
The oldest woman to swim the English Channel wants to continue knocking off marathon swims into her 80s
It's the world's most convenient workout. And the possibilities are endless.
A new model reinterprets those pretty graphs that seemed to show minimalist shoes reducing impact forces
A push-up test outperformed a treadmill test for predicting cardiac health—but it’s not all about your pecs
Resistance-band exercises add some stretch to your strength-training routine and can be done anywhere
Fitness studios are incorporating rowing into every kind of workout imaginable. But can it actually be fun?
It's time to take the Marie Kondo approach to your time
When it comes to the effects of temperature on performance, perception is reality
This bodyweight workout will help prevent muscle imbalances, protect you from injury, and increase your speed and stamina
In her new book, 'Good to Go,' science writer Christie Aschwanden breaks down popular myths about recovery
Looking to boost your athletic performance? Start with your music.
On polar madness and other games the Arctic plays with the human brain
A detailed analysis of historical Boston results wades into the long-running debate on sex differences in endurance
The ski mountaineer takes a no-frills approach to prepare for the world’s hardest descents
Side abs are critical to your overall core strength—don't neglect them.
He's a retired Navy SEAL, so prepare to suffer
Trying really hard works—and then it gets in your way
A mixed workout program produces the best heart health outcomes, a new study finds
Former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins insists that discomfort is the key to self-improvement
Five moves to get you through ski season injury-free
Sal Masekela, first son of a Haitian immigrant and a legendary South African jazz musician, was the face and voice of the X Games, Red Bull’s Media House, and the Olympics. Now, as the meteoric growth of the action-sports industry comes back to earth, the most connected man in the room is left wondering what’s next.
There's more to it than just trying really hard
New research confirms that a week of hot tub sessions helps your body adapt to heat
Researchers explore how your brain chemistry may start dulling pain and boosting mood before you even take a step
After adopting a meditation practice a decade into his career, Knox is near the top of his athletic game
According to the world-class climber, greatness is mostly mental, no matter your age
A frank survey of the hottest new workout classes
Here are the most jaw-dropping accomplishments of the year
Keep it simple. Consistency is key. Get out of your own way.