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This technique might just revolutionize physical therapy
Silicon Valley’s latest foray into fitness tech offers a new way to measure up
In 'A Long Day Out,' the viewer follows Kilian Jornet on a 56-hour adventure through his home mountains in Norway
When Alex Honnold tells you the thing you're doing is a little crazy, it warrants some self-reflection
The famed ski mountaineer on what she thinks about when she looks down
How did I ever function without Heretic's Dirty Grass wafting from my pulse points?
This video recaps the Tuck Fest's deep-water solo competition at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
Alysia Montaño’s story is yet another reminder of how contracted endurance athletes often have to choose between having a career and a life
The real magic of much-hyped ketone supplements, according to Belgian scientists, is how they enhance recovery
The Seven Summit Treks guide has reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a 23rd time
Running coach David Roche shares his training tips
Earlier this year, the iconic race announced a new policy for transgender competitors. Here's how the decision came together and why it's important.
More companies are selling makeup specifically for sweating in. But do women really need it?
New accounts sharing bad behavior, plus public stands from notable climbers, are bringing gross online interactions into the light
With more participants in ultramarathons, more competitors are experiencing the joy of hallucinations and other ailments. Exile Medics steps into a newly necessary role.
If you haven’t seen the Oscar-winning film chronicling Alex Honnold’s historic rope-free ascent of El Cap, you can check it out (or see it again)
When Sophie Goldschmidt became the World Surf League's CEO in 2017, improving the women's tour was a priority. Her next challenge is equality for all surfers.
Exercise turbulence-free with these comfortable support systems
The former Soviet special-forces instructor who introduced kettlebells to the U.S. talks strength training with Tim Ferriss
After cruising to victory in Doha, Caster Semenya’s athletic future is up in the air
Old-school diets may have fallen out of favor, but diet messaging is still everywhere. Intuitive eating promises to help you drown it out.
The ketogenic diet is all the rage in the fitness world. But does it really make athletes healthier, stronger, or faster?
Two years ago, the climbing photographer known as Nathan Smith saw no way out, after struggling for years with gender-identity issues in the male-dominated outdoor industry. Then—slowly, bravely—Nikki introduced herself to the world.
Any type of athlete can steal these moves
Recommendations from athletes and chefs on boosting flavor and nutrition in this all-American snack
The media needs to get better at “personalizing” the best runners on the planet
I'm older than I was, but younger than I will be
Even bagels, pasta, and sweets deserve a place in your personal food pyramid
Cell phone photos show that Jess Roskelley, Hansjörg Auer, and David Lama reached the summit but died on the descent
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.
They were three of the world’s best climbers. Here are the remembrances from those who knew them best.
David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer had been attempting a difficult route up Howse Peak in the Canadian Rockies when they got hit by a massive slide earlier this week
From media appearances to World Cup championships, she manages it all—with a little help from her mom
The experienced skier fell into a deep crevasse on Monday afternoon
Before his controversy-plagued doubled ascent in 2017, the Spanish ultra star deployed the latest altitude science to speed his high-altitude adaptation
After a string of injuries, Jordan Hasay and Dathan Ritzenhein are itching to race again
To counteract caffeine tolerance, new research suggests you need to swear it off temporarily
Bored with plain old soy milk? Here's everything you need to know about the ever expanding milk aisle.
Are you curious about what Olympic climbing will look like in 2020? We are, too. Here's what you should know before it all begins.
Jim Reynolds is a name you’ve likely never heard, but his free-soloing feats top those of Alex Honnold—if not in difficulty, then in length, commitment, and style
A recent World Cup in Denver blew all expectations and leads the way toward the 2026 Winter Games
A simple questionnaire assessing self-regulatory skills—planning, self-monitoring, evaluation, reflection—offers clues about who will push themselves to a sports injury
The IAAF’s decision to phase out the 5k isn’t necessarily bad, and the pro running landscape needs to evolve all around.
If Belay Tilahun was good enough to win the country’s most prestigious half marathon, why wasn’t he listed in the elite field?
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.
I'm tired of doubling up old sports bras—aren't you?
A new book shows you how to get into the mindset that leads to mastery and peak performance
An active outdoor lifestyle doesn’t end with pregnancy. It's time for gear manufacturers to tap into the growing market of high-performance maternity apparel.
Forget functional fitness. If you want to run whitewater on a SUP, you need focused fitness.
What does it take to make the list? Being a winter Olympian, Tour de France rider, or world-class climber helps.
Trying to eat perfectly all the time is a losing battle
The new running standards are ridiculously complex. Here's what that means.
A new statistical approach brings sophisticated probability analysis to the future of marathoning
Including, but not limited to, films on taxidermists, Olympians, and one very scary night for a park ranger
There's been a recent wave of new policies that support female athletes, with benefits like equal prize money, salary minimums, and maternity leave. Are these measures enough?
The oldest woman to swim the English Channel wants to continue knocking off marathon swims into her 80s
Want to see more people on bikes? Get over yourself and the rest will follow.
The IAAF is worried about “losing the next generation of female athletes.” Here's a breakdown of both sides of the debate.
After he broke his back in a 480-foot fall, the BASE jumper's life changed. Now he's rediscovering how to catch air by throwing backflips in a sitski.
In her new memoir 'Thirst,' the celebrated thru-hiker delves into the physical and mental struggles and triumphs she experienced on the trail
The pro climber took to the red carpet wearing a wool and stretch-cotton suit built by designers from the brand's premium lifestyle category
It's the first climbing film to receive such broad mainstream acclaim
She took home her fourth World Championships gold medal in slalom Saturday
If a pro runner gets hurt during competition, should meet organizers foot the bill?
Robby Naish has made a career dominating one water sport after another
Thanks to its dominant women’s squad, the BTC has supplanted the Oregon Project
When outdoor athletes launched the first energy bars more than 30 years ago, no one could have predicted it would revolutionize the way Americans eat. A look inside the hottest—and strangest—category in natural foods.
The benefits of beet juice seem to be weaker in trained athletes. They just need more of it, a new study suggests.
In advance of her marathon debut, we spoke to Sisson about racing, recovery, and what it’s like to have Molly Huddle as a training partner
A new multi-study review finds no advantage to following a hydration plan compared to simply drinking when you feel like it
And much of the sport’s innovation is thanks to Jeff Scott, a snowboarder turned pioneer of sit skiing