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Sal Masekela, first son of a Haitian immigrant and a legendary South African jazz musician, was the face and voice of the X Games, Red Bull’s Media House, and the Olympics. Now, as the meteoric growth of the action-sports industry comes back to earth, the most connected man in the room is left wondering what’s next.
At a certain point in life, it’s not ethically possible to cheat
The writer, cyclist, artist, and producer doesn't have a secret for getting her art into the world. She just does the work.
2019 has already been an eventful year in doping news. If the Olympics don’t care about clean athletes, why should we care about the Olympics?
A month on mPEAK, a performance-driven mindfulness program
A fast-mimicking program called ProLon claims it can
This summer at the southern terminus of the PCT, photographer Ian Tuttle asked a bunch of thru-hikers why they were hiking. Months later and 2,591 miles to the north, he found some of them again and asked what they’d learned about themselves. Turns out, six months in the wilderness is a pretty good crash course in philosophy.
Keep it simple. Consistency is key. Get out of your own way.
More fat shoes, farewell to Flanagan, and the continued dominance of Kipchoge
We asked some of most prominent experts what to expect in the coming year
This video from education platform MasterClass features director Jimmy Chin shooting photos near Grand Teton National Park
Our advice for maintaining your nutrition and training goals this holiday season? Chill out.
Tim Klein and Jason Wells were weekend warriors. They were also two of the best climbers to ever ply their trade on Yosemite's most iconic wall. So the climbing world was stunned when they died on some of its easiest terrain.
After her win at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Kate Courtney noticed a shift in how people talk about women in sports
Give the ultimate holiday present: new ideas for healthy and delicious meals
A lifelong runner and outdoor athlete is hit with a mysterious physical breakdown. Once the engine starts to fail, what happens to the mind?
Michael Clark follows world-class athletes to the far reaches of the earth. This is his go-to gear to get him there.
Catching up with the newly-crowned 24-hour racing champion
The year in adventure fitness, gear, and sports was shaped by bold visionaries with world-changing dreams—and the mojo to make them real
At the 2016 world championships in Qatar, cyclists swallowed thermometer pills before competing. Here’s what scientists learned.
You can do a lot more with a foam roller than you might think
Meet the minds shaping and building the big business of the outdoors
The movers and shakers inspiring positive change in the outdoors
We give you the gift of learning to fall
Helmets have been mandatory in the pro peloton for well over a decade. Where’s the data that it’s helping?
The former white-boy rapper and mega-successful serial entrepreneur has become a bestselling wellness author and Tony Robbins-style life coach. His latest venture, a highly social weekend of walking up mountains until you drop, called 29029, is pitched as a new breed of restorative endurance event. But is this just a brutal group hike with good marketing?
The filmmaker and photographer shares his wisdom on how to capture a great shot
Dietary fiber contains prebiotics, compounds that boost the growth of beneficial bacteria
Stephanie Gilmore's record-tying seventh world title signals the perfect end to the most progressive year in professional surfing history
You don't always have to go out to work out
Connor Herson makes sixth all-free ascent of the world's most famous big wall
Wild rice stuffing, date pumpkin pie, savory sprouts, and more
Only five others—all men—have completed the thru-hiker’s Holy Grail in fewer than 365 days
Prepare for lots of screaming (most of it from Adam Ondra)
For a mouthwatering "fitcation," head to Cookeville, Tennessee, where CrossFit star Rich Froning will show you how to eat and play like a local
What you eat changes how you feel. These foods are the best for your brain
How halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe stays on top after winning Olympic gold
For years, female athletes have relied on training protocols, injury guidelines, and nutrition plans based on research conducted with men. That's starting to change.
Stave off the fall cold with these three delicious recipes
The world’s biggest marathon is more than just a race. It offers the illusion of unity.
The best way to improve your workout is to buddy up
Cleaning up after sweating it out has never been so easy
It's going to be hard sometimes, but it's not going to be the end of your adventures
A new study suggests that running on autopilot is the most efficient approach.
A new crop of CBD food is aimed directly at helping athletes—and it tastes good, too
A new study finds that having “elite” levels of aerobic fitness increases longevity relative to merely “high” levels.
Why the season's most interesting ski movies are the ones about individual athletes
Long-distance running can be tough on the stomach. These foods can help.
Sidelined? Here's a little advice from the pros on staying sane—and coming back stronger than ever.
Ross Edgley is in the middle of a 2,000-mile swim. Here's how that epic slog is affecting his skin, heart, and mind.
Pro mountain biker Katie Holden is on a whirlwind world tour. Here's the travel gear that keeps her cranking.
Most accomplished athletes, from Alex Honnold to Mikaela Shiffrin, have rituals they perform before a big day
Athletes and adventurers use rituals to get ready for big moments—whether it's wearing a new pair of socks on summit day or bouncing the tennis ball exactly seven times before bashing a serve. Does it work? Steven Kotler explores the cutting edge of neuroscience, plus a little bit of black magic, to find out.
A tweak to the CMAH gene could be key to humans' running superiority
Vegans, caribou, songwriting, and other treats to check out as you refresh your media diet
Evolutionary biologists weigh in on the eternal training dilemma of how to allocate time and energy to three different disciplines
We're kicking off a new fitness column by surfing legend Laird Hamilton. First up: his top tips for performing at your best.
Physiologist Alena Grabowski is studying whether prostheses give athletes a competitive advantage
Shea Holbrook helped carry cyclist Denise Mueller-Korenek to 183 miles per hour last month
In Lowe's final interview with a journalist, the legendary climber reflected on risk and what a climb was really worth
Finally, gearmakers are getting that not all female athletes are a size 6—and they’re designing performance apparel to reflect that
From virtual-reality meditation to infrared saunas, these are the latest innovations and insights for improving your well-being
Athletes break down their nutrition rituals.
Ben Greenfield has some extreme ideas for living healthy. The thing is, most of them work.
Thanks to a growing list of new mocktails and alcohol-free beverage makers, nondrinkers have better options than ever
She won Olympic gold in a sport that chose her. Can she do the same in the one she truly loves?
There are a lot of obscure ingredients in Gu gels. Here's what they actually do for you.
Five athletes share their favorite products to help catch some z's away from home
Hitting the trails with your pup is easier when you know what to pack. Five pro athletes share their favorite picks.
The man who raised the possibility of the feat back in 1991 takes another look into the crystal ball
With climbing making its debut in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Adam Ondra is training for his first gold medal.
Perform your best with these top picks
He’ll win anyway, but we should also hope that Eliud "Boss Man" Kipchoge runs a world record
Last week, surfing became the latest sport to close the prize-money gender gap. So where does that put us on the greater path to equality in sports?