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You'll want to try this hack to beat your insomnia
It’s completely normal
The temperature of your room may be more essential than you may think
Plus, why post workout fueling is so important
After the worst of your injury is behind you, these movements will help you return to your active life with confidence
How to use this stretchy, therapeutic tape to effectively reduce pain and support muscles, tendons, and ligaments (almost) anywhere on your body
Why your decades-old recovery regimen may no longer make the cut
After suffering a brain injury in a freak crash, the bike racer learned that the best way to manage his challenges was to face them everyday
It's the hot new recovery tool. Here’s what to keep in mind when using one, according to physical therapists.
What do you do when the mind wants to heal but the body has other ideas?
A working mom's experiment with forced midday snoozes
From the whimsical to the epic, these are our favorite stories of the year
If popping the cash for a monthlong trip to the Maldives isn’t an option, here’s the next best thing—the best recovery gifts for the runner in your life
After becoming paralyzed from the chest down, the mountain athlete found an unlikely ally in recovery: psychedelics
Try this sequence to counteract physical effects of desk work and to reset your mind
Try this brief sequence to relieve stress
Here’s how to identify and respect your body’s limits as you work to improve your hip mobility
New data shows that, unlike a car, you can’t perform well with a half-full fuel tank
Hip flexors creaky and tight? We’ve got the antidote: yoga poses that stretch hip muscles and provide relief.
In the wild world of endurance sports, recovery can feel like the last frontier
Sure, these drink mixes are going to keep you hydrated. But which ones actually taste good?
After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery
He needed something—anything—to cure his winter COVID blues. Science led him to a mildewy steam room and a very cold shower.
This quiet, four-speed tool helps ease sore muscles. “It doesn’t come with a lot of frills—there is no carrying case and no extra attachments—but it is a solid piece of machinery that can give you a relatively deep massage,” wrote our tester. “For the majority of people,…
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“At ten inches long, this model packs a mighty massage into a compact design,” wrote tester Christine Yu of the Hypervolt. “It delivers good percussion at three speeds and is no louder than a set of hair clippers.” It was also one of our favorite recovery tools of…
Aging doesn’t mean you have to stop getting stronger. Here we’ve provided training tips for continued improvement.
Get these six items to improve your sleep and wake up ready for anything
Electric muscle stimulation claims to be a more efficient form of exercise. Here’s how it holds up.
“This torturous-looking device is my go-to tool for relieving pain and relaxing stubbornly tight muscles,” wrote tester Aleta Burchyski. “With one or two consecutive daily uses, I feel more mobile and free of discomfort for a few days.”…
The buzziest supplement on the market might just live up to the hype. Here are our favorite new products.
We may be closer to answering lingering questions around concussions. Plus, we provide a rundown of the most common head injuries—and what you need to know about them.
Professional skier Drew Petersen opens up about his struggles with suicidal thoughts—and explains why talking about it is key to addressing the mental health crisis
Josh Ourada fell 200 feet while free-soloing in Yosemite this spring, and lived to talk about it
Essential questions to ask during your doctor's visit, at every age
A body in motion will inevitably need a little maintenance
All types of athletes can benefit from quicker instincts
These tools are suitable for beginners and hard-charging athletes alike
Recent studies looking into a phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth show that it's possible to thrive after challenging life events. Here's how.
Take your body and mind in for a tune-up
Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them
What to do when you can’t be active in the same way
When Joe Stone crashed his paraglider into a mountain, his days as an athlete were supposed to be finished. But Joe had other plans.
In Episode 12 of the Endurance Podcast, host Ian Sharman sits down with author and athlete Christie Aschwanden to discuss recovery techniques ranging from sleep to ice baths, massage to Tom Brady's pajamas.
Quicker recovery intervals help runners learn how to better deal with the byproducts of fatigue, along with other performance benefits.
Tight shoulders? Work the small end of the hook into the sore muscle and pull slightly, kneading the tissue into submission. Choose from two hooks and three other knobs so you can dial in the angle and pressure.
Imagine a foam roller that doesn’t move—that’s the idea behind the curve ball. Set it on the ground (or wall if you want lighter pressure) and dig it into the tissue that needs work. It’s less pin-pointed than the Beastie Ball, but does the trick for your shoulders and lower…
Trigger Point makes some of the best foam rollers, but the MB5—a five-inch round, dense foam ball—delivers a deeper tissue massage than your typical roller. Set it on the ground and roll out your glutes, lower back, calves and quads. It’s like a complete lower body massage.
Climbers: if you’re spending a lot of time on the hangboard, your digits need love. This tiny massager provides 360 degrees of pressure as you roll it up and down your overworked phalanges. Pro tip: keep it hooked on your keys, so you can massage on the go or when…
You’re actively running and cycling, but your partner’s on the sidelines. Here are tips on coping with this challenging dynamic.
Dialing in your nutrition when you’re on the couch can be hard, especially for an active person. Here’s what you need to know.
You have some options beyond that perfectly formulated post-workout beverage
Most of us yearn for more freedom, but structure is key to performance
One of our editors is ready to declare this slightly effervescent libation as the perfect sports pick-me-up
Swap your protein shakes for these cozy beverages packed with protein and electrolytes
Embracing recovery will make you a better athlete. Your body is asking you to work in. It’s time to listen and respond.
Make sure your exercise lover has what they need to sweat this holiday season
Fatigue, writes our columnist, comes in two very different flavors, and fixing each requires a completely different approach
These four simple steps can help you optimize your cool down to recover and return to the trail refreshed and faster than ever.
Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks.
The key is to go all out on the things you feel comfortable doing
Ready to go beyond the marathon? Check out this introductory guide to ultrarunning and a beginner’s training plan for tackling a 50K.
This high-tech—and high-priced—workout gear looks like it's out of science fiction
A training week doesn't need to be 7 days. Here are some variations on how to schedule your training to get in all your workouts and enough recovery.
Maximize your results by effectively managing your training stress and frequency.
Keep your fingers, shoulders, and back happy with these nine strength and mobility moves
Science and experience says we may be overthinking workouts.
Without adequate recovery—easy days, sleep, downtime—training adaptations go down the tubes.
The pandemic is prompting activity-tracking companies to pivot from personal to public health
Sleep is a powerful tool in improving your running and overall health.
When excruciating ankle pain threatened to sideline her ski season, one of our hard-charging editors tried Lazarus Naturals' CBD balm as a last resort. It worked—even though she still doesn't know how.
What's it like to train and race with two knee replacements? Persistence and patience are the key.