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Inundated by text messages, one millennial decided to exclusively converse through this more classic form of communication
How trail runner Keely Henninger found her way back to running after injury gave her a reality check.
You have some options beyond that perfectly formulated post-workout beverage
Habits and tips to help you get through anything
Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been
Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery.
2021 the year to get out of your comfort zone. Every season, we’ll challenge you to conquer your fears, embrace uncertainty, and try something new with us. Up first: turn off your phone; it's time to unplug.
'Bravey' delves into the Olympian's experiences with depression and losing her mother to suicide
We asked a range of experts how they see things shaking out during a very challenging time
Because it's make-a-year-end-list season
One of our editors is ready to declare this slightly effervescent libation as the perfect sports pick-me-up
Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives—but we also need to learn how to ignore our screens
In an extended interview for the Outside Podcast, the CEO talks about the ways technology can help us lead healthier lives and the benefits we get from ignoring our screens
Dubious about the hyped-up claims of many skin-care products, one editor tried the popular Aztec Secret face mask. Now it's part of her weekly routine.
Five items that made our lives easier, from a neck-saving pillow to an acupuncture set
Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip guides and athletes with a tool kit to handle the worst mental distress we encounter when we're far from help.
Work life got turned upside down this year, and many people are just thankful they have any job at all. But some companies have gone above and beyond to not just survive, but thrive.
Elite athletes Kai Lightner and Beth Rodden endured similar challenges. Now they want to help change the culture of the sport.
Grizel is using her rising social media profile to spark a more nuanced conversation on nature's power to heal
The key is to go all out on the things you feel comfortable doing
Journalist James Nestor explains how humans started breathing wrong—and why relearning this lost art is so transformative
A handful of apps are rebranding the menstrual cycle as a female athlete's untapped superpower. Here's what you need to know about them.
One Outside editor added acupressure to her quiver of remedies for her mild scoliosis. It worked better than she thought it would.
Those who persist and succeed in the sport always say they weren't that good—but they got better.
When an overworked health care professional and her family needed a break, they decided to hit the highway. Here, she explains how they did it.
Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining—and regaining—your health
How self-determination theory can help you survive the long, drawn-out pandemic
Mindfulness meditation can enhance focus, boost racing performance, lower pain perception, and treat anxiety. Here’s what it is, and how to start.
Satya Yoga, the nation's first yoga teacher training program for people of color, is trying to change who's leading yoga classes—which will also affect who participates
From pizza to ultramarathons, what's the best way to chill out?
Always a fitful sleeper, one editor discovered Howard Leight earplugs a decade ago. It's still the only brand she uses to avoid restless nights.
New research says yes. Fortunately, there's something we can do about it.
Learn how to kick-start the habit of daily movement with our free ten-day email course
Between a global pandemic, protests against police brutality, and unprecedented environmental rollbacks, a lifelong asthmatic reflects on how 2020 is the year we must come to terms with the tenuous nature of this simple act—and why ensuring our fragile future begins with protecting our air
Trying to improve your sleep quality? Get back to nature.
"The time is always right to do what is right"
Many of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We've been missing out—big-time.
From a young age, the ocean provided relief from mental illness, something I've been unable to replicate with any other form of nature. It turns out, there's a science behind why some people prefer water.
Nestled in Chattahoochee Hills southwest of Atlanta, the Serenbe community is designed to deliver everybody's favorite buzzword: wellness. You can't argue with the gourmet wine dinners, leafy walking trails, and goat yoga, but be aware that Paradise doesn't come cheap.
Doctors take an oath to do no harm. But in her book, 'Sex Matters,' emergency medicine physician Alyson McGregor explains how doctors are unintentionally harming women by practicing a model of medicine based on men.
After a monthslong search, a buckwheat-filled pillow helped one editor finally sleep comfortably
Having a solid routine is more important than ever
On trail running, trespassing, and what your neighbors do or don't owe you
One day, Michael Shattuck started to run. He liked it, so he ran longer, sometimes for as many as 65 hours each week. He never wanted to stop. What was he running from?
As most of the world stays indoors for days on end, we're all feeling varying degrees of cabin fever. Here's how to make sure you come out of it OK.
Staying home as much as possible is the most useful thing we can do
Many male athletes struggle with eating disorders. By sharing his personal experience, Lightner hopes to let others know they are not alone.
In an era dominated by online shopping, dubious influencer endorsements, and trendy, direct-to-consumer gear, it’s harder than ever to know who to trust. Jenny Gyllander, the mind behind the product-review Instagram account @thingtesting, is here to cut through the noise.
What a 4,000-mile expedition with her husband taught Caroline Van Hemert, author of 'The Sun Is a Compass,' about navigating a relationship in close quarters
The American Mountain Guides Association published tips on how outdoor professionals can use "psychological first aid" to stay mentally healthy during these challenging times. But the advice is useful for all of us during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
During the pandemic, everything happens on video chat—including exercising with strangers from the comfort of your home
Stop worrying about weight gain. The pandemic gives you enough to think about.
From outdoor games to travel-inspired activities, there's a world of adventure waiting for young ones right in your backyard
Set up a tent, turn off your screens, and enjoy some family bonding—without leaving home
Tricks to making your home workout as easy—and productive—as possible
Nick Giacomini went from being a Bay Area burnout to a yoga celebrity. His career is also a window into long-standing debates about yoga and cultural appropriation in the U.S.
You're taking the virus seriously, but someone in your household is still grabbing beers with buddies. Here's how to handle it.
As we confront the reality of COVID-19, the idea of living self-sufficiently in the woods, far from crowds and grocery stores, doesn't sound so bad. Lynx Vilden has been doing just that for decades, while teaching others how to live primitively, too.
If you haven't ever baked a loaf, or haven't baked one since that time you tried it in college, it’s time to try again. Here's some expert advice to help you get started.
While a sailing trip is undoubtedly less stressful than the current times, crossing the Atlantic with three other people taught me some important lessons for lockdown
Turning to technology may be the best way to get a workout in as we continue to practice social distancing
Products and companies offering a quick and easy immunity boost aren't going to help, but these three everyday practices might
When the long-running TV game show relaunched in January, it promised a kinder, gentler version suited for the current health climate. It didn't deliver.
We were already worried enough about the climate. So with COVID-19, how do we cope with a brand-new feeling of helplessness?
Some people are behaving badly in the face of a pandemic. Others are making the outdoor world proud.
Men suffer higher rates of suicide and drug abuse than women. Many are anxious and lonely—and, as a result, they’re all too often angry and violent. Wilderness Collective thinks the solution lies in open spaces, UTVs, and fireside talks. But is that enough?
What to buy, what to cook, and what not to worry about in the age of COVID-19
As wilderness hubs like Bishop and Moab shutter their gates to visitors, what's an outdoor lover to do during a pandemic? We're here to help.
Trail dogs aren't for everyone, but trails are. As dog owners, we need to remember that.
As COVID-19 shuts down buses and trains in cities, we remember that bicycles are the ultimate contingency plan
The best way to de-stress during this frightening time is to look for safe opportunities to get outside
Emerging research suggests that you should embrace the steam
Nutritionist and journalist Christy Harrison makes a case against the state of nutrition in America in her new book, 'Anti-Diet'
While there are far more serious problems facing the world, for some people whether or not to travel in the weeks and months ahead has become a confusing and heated topic. Here's what a longtime travel writer thinks.
Low-calorie and 'functional' brews are here to remind you that moderation is the spice of life
Outside's go-to physician, Dr. Brian Cole, weighs in on anxiety, headaches, and poor posture, in his Ask a Doctor column