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More and more people are measuring their heart-rate variability using fitness trackers—and seeing those HRV numbers plummet after a few drinks the night before
It's no secret that athletes need to develop their mental game to compete at their best, but a growing number of athletes in many sports are now seeking out expert-led training for their minds
New research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs highlights the importance of consistency
People develop sensitivities to just about everything these days, but can you really be allergic to frigid temperatures? Our writer takes us on a wild—and potentially life threatening—journey to find out.
New research explores whether the performance-boosting effects of positive self-talk can be attributed to more than just the absence of negativity
Mentorship programs like P1440 and Voice in Sport are helping young athletes connect with a more experienced cohort who can guide them through a wide range of challenges
On his first album in five years, the singer-songwriter brings us a collection of heartfelt tracks that offer warmth and comfort when we really need it
Eighteen years ago, I was one of the best runners in the country, then a mysterious fatigue took that away. Now I’m learning to appreciate the running I still can do.
After a lifetime of prudishness, our writer tries to become one of those people who bares it all in the great outdoors
Doesn’t look like you’ll head back to the office any time soon—why not add some luxury to your home setup?
Perfect for the on-the-go adventurer, these portable products make sunscreen application—and reapplication—easy
A skateboarder, business owner, husband, and friend, DJ Stewart was just getting started
Our basic biology can steer us toward bad habits and compulsive behavior. Overcoming these pitfalls requires effort and discipline.
Our furry friends are the best of adventure playmates. But they can also provide pure, unconditional love that gets us through the darkest times.
A soggy slumber under a roller coaster, a chilly night in the Sierra, a high-altitude headache on Mount Whitney, and other tales of outdoor insomnia
Five scientifically proven ways to up the fun in your life
We asked a bunch of great writers to bear down, focus, and tell us what makes them giddiest in the outdoors. Join them as they celebrate everything from diving off rocks to adventure flirting to … shivering in a bed between cold sheets? (Hey, don’t judge.) Plus: five scientifically proven ways to up the fun and improve your health.
Last summer, Tiffany Thiele, a young rock climber from Reno, Nevada, took her life after posting a Facebook message claiming she’d been raped by a ski patroller. She left behind an unsolvable mystery about what really happened, along with urgent questions about whether more could have been done to heal her feelings of pain and distrust.
The elite athlete opens up about the pressures to be light and fast—and her journey toward a healthier relationship with her body and performance
Take your gardening indoors with houseplants. Use these tips to place them in proper sunlight, water them correctly, and feed them so they survive and thrive.
I took my dream job in a foreign place. I'm worried about leaving my local woods behind and connecting with a new landscape overseas. Help?
I’ve lived in a van for a year. It sucks, and now I’m ready to change things up.
Drew Petersen seemed like just another free-spirited mountain dude. But the pain he was hiding nearly destroyed him.
As demand for the fitness brand’s famous bikes and treadmills peters out, its dedicated user base might be its saving grace
Science shows that spending time outdoors can help with all kinds of serious ailments. So why not a broken heart?
I’m on a quest to learn to love the body I’m in but afraid to push my limits outside
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
Initially I was drawn to before-and-after photos of thru-hikers, but after I finished my first long trail, I saw these posts for what they were: unhealthy
This home gym uses cutting edge technology to take weight lifting into the 21st century
The world of fitness is always changing—for better and for worse. Here, we’ve focused on the bright side, spotlighting five faces in the health and wellness scene that are pushing for inclusivity, justice, and kindness, toppling old conventions to make their own.
In the past two years, Americans have become disenchanted with work, leading to major strikes and what is being called the Great Resignation. But what if there was a better way? This writer went looking for that ever elusive work-life balance, learning how to get outside more and stress less.
He needed something—anything—to cure his winter COVID blues. Science led him to a mildewy steam room and a very cold shower.
Rethink your approach to work, fitness, and process as you head into the new year
This year’s predictions include fewer diets and a possible return of minimalist running shoes
America’s youth are in desperate need of real-life human connection. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bassist says there’s no better place to provide that than a skate park.
Perfect for gifting—or treating yourself in the new year
The energy bars and hydration mixes our editors swear by, on sale at Backcountry
Seasonal outdoor work seems idyllic, but it isn’t an easy lifestyle. Guides are starting to open up about the challenges of constant transitions, and new research offers insight into their unique situation.
After Lawlor Coe lost his brother Hunter to tragedy, he did everything he could to avoid his pain. Then he began to run.
When someone gets hurt in the wild, we know what to do. But what we’ve lacked for way too long are the tools to help people in severe mental distress.
Mike McCastle has found a very unusual way to benefit others: by enduring agonizing physical challenges
After upgrading his medicine cabinet, one Outside editor credits the Superberry Overnight Mask with his biggest skin transformation
Change offered an elite athlete an opportunity to better understand herself—and what she still wants from her sport
In a year when record numbers of Americans were changing jobs, these companies attracted top talent with benefits like paid sabbaticals, all-inclusive ski trips, and free health care
On the complicated experience of seeing Japanese wellness practices exoticized in the West
Activities such as lifting weights, hiking, or even woodworking teach us humility and keep us grounded in reality
As a city kid with a back condition, Maricela Rosales was an unlikely outdoor athlete. But scaling walls became her pathway to joy.
Feeling adrift in a black hole after your marathon? You’re normal, and in good company. World-class runners, coaches and sport psychologists offer their advice.
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life
The past year showed us all that having access to the outdoors is essential for our health and well-being. It also magnified the inequities inherent in that access. For 2021’s Best Towns package, we chose 13 of the country’s most diverse places and evaluated them according to the factors that matter today: sustainability, affordability, and outdoor equity. Here are the cities of tomorrow.
For Indie singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop and British rapper Testament, the natural world is an endless source of creative inspiration
Even after a life-changing diagnosis, I can still experience the thrill of adventure
It’s never too early to help your kids develop a healthy mindset around food. Here’s where to start.
For philosopher John Kaag, a trek in the Alps during his youth was the beginning of a long and winding journey
When you confront your mortality on a regular basis, the shift in perspective can be profound
Oregon voters have opened the door to treating mental illness with substances like ketamine and psilocybin. In a peek at the future, our seeker attends a backwoods retreat where patients get help from a powerful combination of drugs and the outdoors.
After a particularly rough spring, an Outside editor invested in a Coway Mighty air purifier to help with her asthma. She’s breathing better already—and the rest of her family is, too.
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body
After taking a cue from ‘My Morning Routine,’ an Outside contributor discovered an extra hour in her day
When Drew Hulsey started climbing, he weighed 300 pounds and wondered if the ropes would hold. He found out that they would, and found a community that embraced him. Now he sets an example that inspires others to join him.
After a terrible diagnosis forced me to slow down, I learned how to relate differently to the wild—and myself.
It’s not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you’ll say it was the best time you ever had
After an American Army captain came home traumatized from the war, he lost his ability to love. It took the wilderness to reopen his heart.
The singer-songwriter’s latest album shows that getting away from it all isn’t easy—especially when you’re a pop superstar
Here are some foolproof ways to ward off ticks, no-see-ums, mosquitos, and fleas—and to find relief if they get you anyway
Bobsledder Steve Mesler incorporates these practices into training to boost his mental health and physical performance
“You always think you’ll save the ones you love when the moment comes. But he didn’t save her.”
What this Olympic moment can teach all of us about mental health
With summer here, we’re getting back into ambitious recreation, and that means a return to grit, sweat, and serious post-fun scrubbing. Cleanliness connoisseur Danielle Sepulveres explains how these wetdowns can create memories all their own.