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Happiness is a state of mind. Here’s everything you need to know to achieve it.
We travel along with Ed Knight to understand what it means to put food on your table and put back what you don’t need
Hard-won advice from someone who hated the sport, until it changed his life
Think you wouldn’t benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.
Tuliamuk had secured her spot in the Tokyo Olympics—then 2020 happened. Fortunately, she’s always run for more than just the medals.
Mason Earle was scaling iconic rock faces when he was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Now he faces his greatest test of endurance.
A special 30-day series celebrating nonprofits working for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
One editor transformed his sunroom into a workout studio-cum-playroom with this customizable flooring
The evidence is everywhere that humanity is actually pretty decent, according to Dutch historian Rutger Bregman. Pay attention to it and you’ll feel much better.
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.
The past year has been relentless in so many ways. But despite the challenges, there’s also a lot of good news out there to get you excited about the months ahead.
Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help
A bad sleeper tries to train her brain with the help of virtual jellyfish, space-flight simulations, and the URGOnight device
In her new memoir, 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength,' the 'Fun Home' cartoonist scrutinizes her quest for spiritual solace through 60 years of athletic obsessions
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
For years, one Outside editor thought cleansing his mug with a bar of soap was sufficient. Then he tried Harry’s face wash.
Watching strangers get their spines adjusted on Chirogram is my pandemic catharsis
The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.
When Joe Stone crashed his paraglider into a mountain, his days as an athlete were supposed to be finished. But Joe had other plans.
Some brands offer portable tent systems that promise an authentic wood-fired sweat experience—at a fraction of the cost of permanent installs
Author and yoga teacher Sage Rountree shares how yogic techniques of form, breath, and focus can help you maintain good form and presence of mind through your hardest hauls
Outside correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn’t expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.
Padding from the Purple Royal converted one editor’s less than ergonomic dining-room chair into a comfy seat
Changing hormone levels affect your tendons, ligaments, and muscles, and evidence is mounting that this can influence your chances of injury
Seven reasons from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘I Hate Running and You Can Too’
Is it possible to stay in shape at home without spending a fortune? Wes Siler details his gym setup.
Vaccines are rolling out with increasing speed, but we’ll also need effective treatments, because new coronavirus cases will be a worldwide reality for years to come. Enter Jacob Glanville, a maverick San Francisco immunologist who believes he’s found an unparalleled path to healing.
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
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
Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives—but we also need to learn how to ignore 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.
It worked better than I 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.