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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.
Researchers say there is indeed too much of a good thing, and it’s killing your athletic potential
New research shows that while high-intensity movement is beneficial, nothing compares to the benefits of more movement
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
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go—and endure the most abuse
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
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
James Lawrence completed 50 Ironman distance events in 50 states in 50 consecutive days to bring attention to childhood obesity.
Jumping rope is for serious athletes, and a weighted, travel-friendly set is for serious rope jumpers
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 strength and power move gets a makeover, giving you even better benefits
Four ways to avoid a potentially dangerous inflammatory response
The classic military move gets a makeover
To simulate the unpredictability of your sport, add elements of randomness—and downright chaos—to your exercise regimen
Dominate your favorite sports without any weight training
You don’t always need a highly structured training plan to get into fighting shape
Sure, you could swim laps. But you can also enhance your performance with this in-the-water workout that will burn calories—and rejuvenate your body.
It just takes a little creativity to challenge your muscles—and mind—in new ways. Allow us to enlighten you.
Simulating combat will whip your own butt into shape, while helping you build power and endurance
The resistance—and softness—of the sand and water will make you more versatile
Over the past decade, ultrarunning has gone from a fringe pursuit for distance freaks to a hypercompetitive sport attracting big-time sponsors. But a mysterious training condition is suddenly plaguing its ranks, robbing a generation of top athletes of their talents and forcing victims to wonder: Is it possible to love this sport too much?
The number of hours you're supposed to shoot for: 4
Pain fades, but glory is forever. Or at least until your next competition.
A behind-the-scenes documentary look at the human drama of endurance racing and the bonds formed between Porsche drivers, teams, fans and cars. …
Jumping and "plyo" exercises boost speed and power. But they can benefit distance athletes, too.
Forget complicated workout regimens. CrossFit phenom Christmas Abbott shows simple strength exercises are all you need to start feeling fierce
The data sure isn't driving us nuts
Research suggests artificial muscle enhancers stick with cheating athletes for life. So will we see lifetime bans for first-time cheats?
Nobody knows exactly what Ironman will do now that the government has shuttered the Kona lottery, but we have a proposal: use those extra entry spots to grow women's racing.
This May, another group of climbers, parkour runners, and gymnasts will try—and most likely fail—to achieve “Total Victory” on the nation’s favorite obstacle course show.
In the grueling world of ultrarunning, she's an anomaly: a low-key athlete who thrives on unstructured training, competes by instinct, and crushes men in the sport's most prestigious race
Thought those monkey bars were tough at your last OCR? Wait ‘till you see these.