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Nine athletes share the phrases they tell themselves to reach peak performance
To counteract caffeine tolerance, new research suggests you need to swear it off temporarily
Sometimes you need to dig deep to hit those trouble areas, like your sciatic nerve. Pro-Tec makes three sizes of the Orb, all constructed of dense closed-cell EVA foam, but the Extreme Mini is the smallest and most aggressive of the lot. Place it on the floor or against a…
Runners have been big fans of these sticks for years, using them to roll out tight quads and calves after long runs. The center is slightly flexible, to allow the foam wrap to contour around your muscles for a wider massage. The whole thing is light, just 18 inches long,…
If you want a real postworkout stretch without having to ask a gym partner for help, this is your strap. The 58-inch-long elastic band has multiple large loops that you can slip a foot or hand through to get a deeper flex on sore hammies and quads.
Floyd’s of Leadville combines the proven muscle-soothing properties of arnica with the calming power of CBD in this balm. Rub the mixture on your skin after a workout, and let it do its thing. Peppermint and ginger lend a pleasant smell.
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A new book shows you how to get into the mindset that leads to mastery and peak performance
As wacky recovery tech goes mainstream, science writer Christie Aschwanden explains what works and what doesn’t
The director of a meditation program developed by neuroscientists explains how teaching athletes mindfulness can change their brains
A month on mPEAK, a performance-driven mindfulness program
Being outdoorsy is not without its risks. If I could travel through time, here's some of the advice I'd give my (seemingly) immortal and (definitely) ignorant 20-year-old self.
Success in sports or at work is almost never about a single monumental shift
Ben Greenfield has some extreme ideas for living healthy. The thing is, most of them work.