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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.
The science of hormesis in training
Cold weather doesn't mean you have to forgo hard workouts. Keep your edge with these four indoor training tools.
New research shows that while high-intensity movement is beneficial, nothing compares to the benefits of more movement
Researchers say there is indeed too much of a good thing, and it’s killing your athletic potential
Working out smart can make you, well, smarter
Oxygen seeks to show the beauty of female athleticism—and that women can be kick-ass athletes for life
Athletes competing for no country are not new to the Games, but a concentrated effort to recruit more of them could bring exciting new competition next year
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go—and endure the most abuse
The buzzword gives old tricks a new name
Most of us will spend a third of our adult lives at a desk. Make the most of that time with these six workout essentials and transform your desk from a shackle into an efficient, flab-busting fitness tool.
DNA testing service 23andMe is now FDA approved
Be thoughtful, don't go at it alone, and do it all
A Nobel Prize–winning neuroscientist and a Harvard neurobiologist think they’ve discovered the antidote
These products claim to tone muscles and speed workout recovery. But the jury is out as to whether they’re worth the hefty price tag.
Eight tools to maintain fitness during the cold, dark winter days
At just five foot three inches and one hundred and fifteen pounds, whatever Ironwoman Mirinda Carfrae lacks in stature, she makes up for in heart
If you thought osteoporosis was only an issue for women and older men, you were wrong
The PED drug market keeps getting savvier
The climber who just crushed American Ninja Warrior recommends eating a lot of salmon, boosting your grip strength, and staying light
What the purchase by a Chinese billionaire means for the sport
A stately machine that’s fit for a king—or a conniving president
Despite what you’ve heard, the so-called exercise pill cannot replace a good old-fashioned ass-to-grass workout
At this year’s World Ironman Championship in October, all eyes will be on Mirinda Carfrae. Which is exactly how she likes it.
Six easy ways to squeeze in a workout, no matter how busy your day
How much water you actually need to drink and how to make sure you're actually drinking it