Moves

A sex and relationship therapist explains the best non-creepy ways to figure out if they like you back.

A physical therapist explains why this simple at-home move targets overlooked muscles that support powerful, more efficient running.

Sports psychologists share their best advice for keeping up with your workout schedule.

Activate your muscles, loosen tight areas, and boost blood flow with these five moves.

Outside's Moves columnist Jenny McCoy will be available to answer any of your fitness and winter training questions on January 20 at 2 P.M. ET. You can submit questions ahead of time, or join us in real time.

Reduce discomfort with these physical therapist-approved tweaks.

A performance psychologist shares why structuring planned downtime into your routine can help reduce anxiety, guilt and get you ready for your return to training

Fix rounded shoulders and slouching with this daily routine

This physical therapist-approved routine will improve flexibility in your legs, hamstrings, and glutes

Soothe your aching spine with these four physical therapist-approved moves

VO₂ max can drop 7 percent in just 12 days—but muscle strength holds on longer

Your workout vibe may be wired in your brain

All you need is a six-inch plyo box to get started

All you need is a doorway, a chair, and a stretching strap

The good news? You can limit some of that damage by strengthening the muscles that keep you upright.

Even a light weight can give you results

A weighted vest is an easy way to add some extra resistance to your strength training routine. Try these five weighted vest exercises.

One of these moves requires a bath towel

Physical therapist-approved moves to warm up your arm, back, and chest muscles

The best part? You can do these in the comfort of your bedroom.

For days when a gym session is off the table, a collection of at-home strength training gear can give you a full-body workout with zero wait time

An ACE-certified trainer shares exercises to keep your muscles moving on the days you're not doing (or don't feel like doing) a high-intensity workout

Expert-approved ways to warm up your ankles calves ahead of your next workout

Here’s how Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers suggests structuring your indoor bike training

Whether you’re a skier or not, some of the most common aches and pains can be traced back to hip weakness and instability

Simplify your fitness routine as you travel for the holidays with this customizable full-body workout

The key to stretching properly is knowing when to do static or dynamic stretching

Whether you’re hiking over rough terrain or going for a walk around the block, rucking is an easy way to add in resistance training

Strengthen your core for improved balance and stability on your next run, hike, or climb

Tired of sports injuries? Try animal flow—a form of quadrupedal movement training (QMT)—before and after your run, bike, or climb.

Build strength and alignment to help eliminate overpronation and protect your feet and ankles

A physical therapist explains why your wrists hurt, and how to rehabilitate and protect them

You might not be a wildland firefighter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t train like one

Most core workouts target your abs. But to build a properly strong core, you need to strengthen the other essential muscles supporting your core. Here’s how.

A step-by-step guide to help you build up to the ultimate lower-body move

Work your balance and core strength with these functional exercises

The secret to pushing past your mental limits could be a handful of coins

Tips and tricks to master the Turkish Get-Up

Elevate your strength routine with this effective, versatile tool

What you should know about safely returning to sports after pregnancy

The humble plank is the single most effective training exercise for your core musculature

Round out your training routine with exercises to help build explosive strength

Three full-body movement progressions on the parallettes that you can do at home

Demystifying one of the most important yet often misunderstood fitness qualities

Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery. 

Five gentle weighted moves to help you progress over time

Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down

This expert advice will help you get out of a rut and take your skills to a new level

This three-move bodyweight routine is all you need to improve athletic ability

Keep your fingers, shoulders, and back happy with these nine strength and mobility moves

Use tempo and isometrics to improve your bodyweight routine

You can do more with this simple training tool than you think

Train from the safety of your living room with this versatile, effective equipment

To perform the ultimate lower-body move, you need to follow this progression

Miss your go-to barre studio or lifting weights at the gym? Bring some structure into your living-room workouts with these videos that are Outside tested and approved.

Build strength, train cardio, and break a sweat at home with minimal equipment

Sitting all day wreaks havoc on the body. Here's how to reset and recenter.

Turning to technology may be the best way to get a workout in as we continue to practice social distancing

Build your balance with this essential workout—no beam necessary

If you're cooped up indoors and looking to move your body, try one of these routines

Follow this routine to keep your hips happy, reduce pain, improve athletic performance, and prevent further injury

Follow this yoga routine, in addition to your time on the slope, to improve and maintain your strength and flexibility all season long

Improve your range of motion, increase efficiency, and boost flexibility and balance with these five mobility moves

Make yourself more injury-proof by using these poses to increase your strength and flexibility

Cross-training is key for improving performance, recovery, and resilience, whether you're running on the road or on the trail

Knee pain plagues athletes of all stripes. Here are some of the best exercises to help mitigate and prevent chronic occurrences of it.

A thorough cooldown stretching routine is essential for injury prevention and helps speed up recovery after any workout

Warm-up exercises are essential for priming your body prior to any workout, especially running

Alyx Walkinshaw from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe shows us how to do seven of the best oblique exercises

In this episode of Moves, instructor Doug Lawder of Santa Fe–based Railyard Fitness walks us through six moves for a stronger back

In this episode of Moves, Santa Fe–based Railyard Fitness instructor Doug Lawder walks us through moves for stronger legs

Alyx Walkinshaw walks us through how to do a perfect squat

Nine poses that will help mitigate and prevent persistent lower-back pain

A five-minute total-body workout you can do anywhere

Stabilize and strengthen your core in five minutes

Eight of the best ways to maximize the benefits of your foam roller