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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
From extreme athlete Niccolo Porcella, the man who survived The Biggest Wipeout Ever
The downside of doing a different workout every day
Put a number on your mountain skills
A quick way to faster recovery and fewer injuries
If your upper-body strength leaves much to be desired, here's a bit of advice.
A semi-scientific guide to sussing out the cheats
An inside look at Katie Ledecky’s rise to greatness that will leave even non-swimmers awestruck
We know you’re curious. You should be. Boxing is a great full-body, low-impact workout. Here are a few tips for incorporating it into your fitness repertoire.
Tony Schiena's go-anywhere, do-everything fitness regimen
Jumping rope is for serious athletes, and a weighted, travel-friendly set is for serious rope jumpers
James Lawrence completed 50 Ironman distance events in 50 states in 50 consecutive days to bring attention to childhood obesity.
For some, an ultramarathon can be close to a religious experience. For all, it will undoubtedly be one of the most ridiculous things you can put your body through, as evidenced by our organ-by-organ breakdown.
When the American cyclist quit the Tour, he did exactly what an athlete should do
Several times now, I've come down with a sore throat and sniffles in the days following a marathon or triathlon. Am I allergic to exercise?
It's a great fitness tool—but there are other ways to use it besides swings
I've been eyeing a course record, but this summer heat is making me lethargic. Any advice on tackling the perfect ride?
Inside the wildly successful USAT College Recruitment Program
Junky, addict, criminal: these aren't words you'd typically use to describe one of the world's top triathletes. Shane Niemeyer turned his life around with the help of an Outside Magazine slipped under his prison door. Watch Dispatches Mondays at 9:30pm on Outside Television. …
Nine months on the open water racing a 66-foot sailboat around the world is an endurance feat like no other. Here’s how the winning team prepared for the task.
It's summer! I'm doubling my mileage and already feeling the pain. What can I do, aside from cutting back or resting, to stay healthy?
What to do when your No. 1 bud goes down in the field
Endurance expert Matt Fitzgerald shares how to push your body further by mastering your mind
Exercises guaranteed to up your game, no matter your sport
When it comes to fitness, take the home-field advantage
The classic military move gets a makeover