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'A Fighting Chance' provides an authentic look into the lives of four Olympic Games hopefuls from diverse countries
Hard work, sleep, meditation, routine, and drawing upon years of wisdom
The creators of a new kind of driving range are betting that loud music, tons of booze, and an addictive point system will make golf cool again
Does an enigmatic European have the secret to ultimate performance? Laird Hamilton and Tim Ferris think so—and research backs them up.
Develop confidence, minimize ego
A ten-summit high-altitude climb in Grand Teton National Park
But first, get comfortable climbing in situations where you might fall
The most rewarding section of the Pacific Crest Trail
The High Fives Foundation is a non-profit that provides resources for and support to the dreams of mountain action sports athletes who have experienced a life-altering injury
Thanks in part to Olympians and a certain reigning NBA MVP, sensory-deprivation tanks are exploding in popularity. Are they the next frontier of mindfulness training for athletes?
Nine-time bouldering national champion Alex Puccio shares her secrets on bouncing back to compete at the GoPro Mountain Games
Tips from the free immersion record-holder on training his body and mind for freediving
You didn’t come to this barbecue to make friends. You came to become cornhole champion. A lifetime of bragging rights is yours with these tips from bona fide lawn game experts.
Last week some of the hardest chargers from around the world descended on Austalia’s Gold Coast for a week of skydiving, racecar driving, and jet-boarding—oh, and learning how to use a camera
We caught up with Jesse Thomas to chat about how he holds it all together and to learn about some of the practices underlying his success both on and off the course
Sorry, that wildly popular New York Times story is not for you
Adventure in sport is a microcosm of the ups and downs you experience in life—here's how to work through it together
Attempting the Hardrock 100 in winter—with avalanche danger, buried trails, no aid stations—is almost unthinkable
Secrets to lasting focus and motivation
A lawsuit reveals the personal spat that brought an end to the iconic endurance event
The pro surfer thrives in inhospitable condition and has garnered respect as one of the best surfers from the Garden State
The art and science behind the best training environments
Highliners have to train their brains to overcome (or at the very least get comfortable with) their innate fear of heights.
Or why you should never, ever stop training
Above All Else is a documentary from director Yali Sharon of Live Unbound that tells the incredible story of professional skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld. In 1992, Dan boarded a plane for a routine training jump. The plane crashed, killing sixteen of the twenty-two people onboard. Dan awoke from a…
You’ve heard that Kobe Bryant meditates, and that most pro athletes perform their best while in a flow state. But what does that mean, and how do you get there? Three new books attempt to demystify the cloudy world of mindfulness training.
Beautiful vistas and outdoor fun impact your brain in real ways, and the latest research is finally cracking exactly how—which means you're just trails away from becoming a better thinker
Focus on form and function, cultivate bodily awareness, and stand up to sitting
Sprint workouts may seem like the fast track to fitness, but endurance athletes get more from going slow
A workout regimen designed for an insane TV obstacle course gives you exactly what you need: variety
One of the biggest names in fitness has preached for years that a neo-paleo combination of protein and fats is the ultimate performance diet. Lately, he’s been telling his followers that they can even relax on the dietary guidelines a bit—while getting outside to play more. Can it really be this simple?
Three athletes discuss the source of their passion
You can't. But you can channel it and grow from it.
Hans Florine remembers climber, cyclist, and fitness icon Steve Edwards
Insider tips on conquering Aspen’s hottest event
Essential race-day, gear, and training intel
Get a head start on warm weather
Breaking down the latest research and what it means for every kind of runner
Different parts of our body seem to talk to and influence each other, even when they are far apart and—one might think—unconnected
The lowdown on the latest tech-enabled options
It’s time to stop thinking of winter as the off-season.
The lack of doping positives by female athletes might just be a reflection of a flawed testing protocol
James Lawrence ran 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 States in 50 days, and still managed to parent his five kids. How the hell did he do it?
The Nashville local wowed the world with a fast submission in his UFC debut. But it was only because he's a lifelong athlete whose fitness is never far from match-ready.
Are top athletes violating one of the sport's fundamental philosophies to achieve peak performance?
Stay in the game longer and stronger with a solid prehab routine, and go harder with a smart recovery routine
4 strategies to help you quit worrying and learn to love the snow
The right moves make you faster and more resilient. Here's how to get the most important part of your training routine right.
Outsmart three winter-specific risks before, during, and after your workout
Training through the coldest, darkest, snowiest days of the year tests the depth of your motivation and commitment. It's time to revise your winter program.
The Exercise Ice Maiden group enters the harsh climate to gather scientific data and break gender barriers
The high-altitude, lung-busting challenge imported from Europe has become one of the hottest winter sports in North America. Why? Because this pursuit proves that premeditated suffering can be highly addictive.
Twelve insights for scaling massive vertical faces
Achieve the endurance of a distance runner, the grit of a climber, and the skills of a slalom racer
The new genetic tool has the potential to increase resistance to muscular injury or stress fractures—even produce stronger, faster athletes—but it's a puzzle that could take decades to solve
The sport ends its most outrageous elements in a quest for longevity
With so many fitness offerings to choose from, it’s hard to separate what works from what doesn’t
For endurance athletes, unhealthy thoughts about body type are often disguised as the question: “How can I be faster or more powerful?” Nordic skier Hannah Halvorsen wants to address these body image issues in her community.
Step one, drain the keg. Step two, get super strong.
Who says recuperating from a long run has to be serious business? With the right gear and a little imagination, you can enjoy the moments after a run, too.
Inside the first ever Faith and Fitness Conference in New Orleans
Athletes chasing excellence are increasingly crossing a fine line between what their bodies can and cannot tolerate.
Just in time for ski season, we present the only fitness tools you need to get strong for the slopes
Why laws requiring helmets actually lead to more injuries
An effort by any other name won’t make you as great
As the trends have swung from minimalist slippers to fat shoes and back again, one thing has remained the same: to avoid injury, you need burly feet
One prominent scientist thinks so, and it’s about time we had a thoughtful discussion on the topic
How to push your body to the limit and make the podium
Cycling and track athletes cause a stir when they're caught cheating—but in smaller (and less well-funded) arenas, others may be getting away with it
Twelve habits for peak results
Amateur athletes are now using hypoxic tools to try to train just as well as their professional idols.
The spirit of long-distance triathlons is being swallowed by behemoths like the World Triathlon Corporation. And it's our own fault.