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It takes skill to have no idea what you're doing outdoors
A simple self-test zeroes in on the most efficient stride rate for your running style
A new study looks at the effect of subtle wording changes on the performance-boosting power of motivational self-talk
Thanks to apps like Strava, dialing in a precise training plan has never been easier
Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance
Experts from the Wilderness Medical Society have combed through the evidence to assess what works and what doesn’t
The cliff diver competes against athletes half his age
Kayaker Eric Jackson is still developing new tricks—and beating his kids in competitions
A lactate-munching microbe found in the poop of Boston marathoners is interesting, but that doesn’t mean you should (ahem) swallow it just yet
Resistance bands offer the best bang for your buck, challenging little-used muscle groups that make a big difference
A mysterious syndrome is leaving elite athletes lethargic, depressed, and unable to get out of bed
Falls happen. From skiing to bouldering, learn how to do it safely.
Analyzing your training distribution can reveal the right balance between hard and easy workouts
The elite competitor and full-time lawyer talks to Tim Ferriss about training and nutrition
The company is growing fast, adding roughly a million users a month, and it has lofty goals to expand far beyond its old identity as a platform for logging rides and runs. Can it succeed?
The weight room doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's everything you need for a successful lifting practice, plus a foundational total-body workout to get you started.
The mental side of soreness, the downside of ice baths, and the genetics of tendon injuries were hot topics at this year’s ACSM conference
You can't force your way to healthy habits
Alyx from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe shows us how to do three versions of the famous burpee
The 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up early—and we mean early—and only takes one rest day a month
Now you can pay to take a midday snooze. Here's what you get for your money.
Often it's more important to recognize how you channel your energy than to be "on" all the time
Alyx Walkinshaw walks us through how to do a perfect squat
The pro mountain biker recently completed a 1,000-mile trip around Arkansas in eight days
A new study of transcontinental racers pegs the digestive tract as the limiting factor in extreme feats of sustained endurance
Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.
A new startup called Vast Terrain taps U.S. suppliers to make top-shelf goods
Rowing is a great workout but can be somewhat boring. The RW900 fixes that.
Connective tissue is notoriously slow to heal. New research suggests gelatin might help.
Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
Pico started running and climbing mountains ten years ago, after losing her foot to cancer
A workout to help you develop a strong and trustworthy core
Getting old doesn't have to hurt so much
For Blair Braverman, physical activity was a given—until it wasn't
Data from the last world championships suggests you shouldn’t be concerned about your foot strike, no matter how you land
Although he retired from the World Tour in 2004, Shane Dorian isn't slowing down
This technique might just revolutionize physical therapy
Nine poses that will help mitigate and prevent persistent lower-back pain
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.
Yoga doesn’t require a lot of equipment, but a few items can help take your practice to the next level…
Hoffmeister is no stranger to long kayak trips—she's already paddled around Ireland, Australia, and South America
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.
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
In 'Beautifully Savage,' boxing-gym owner Joe Buckner recalls his troubling history and how that's shaped him into the man he is today
Six packs that will ensure your excuse for not going to the gym isn’t that you don’t have your gear…
Laird Hamilton's rules for preventive maintenance
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.
A new book shows you how to get into the mindset that leads to mastery and peak performance
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.
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.