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Even compared to athletes from other sports, endurance athletes have a unique relationship with discomfort
Bouldering psychotherapy is gaining traction because the sport is unique in its easy access and ability to draw out emotions
This expert advice will help you get out of a rut and take your skills to a new level
You're never too old鈥攐r too good鈥攖o brush up on your technique
Journalist James Nestor explains how humans started breathing wrong鈥攁nd why relearning this lost art is so transformative
A new study asked coaches to rank the most economical runners after watching video footage. It didn't go well.
This three-move bodyweight routine is all you need to improve athletic ability
Experienced runners tend to match their breath and stride patterns, but trying to do it deliberately may backfire
Five simple strategies to stay motivated as the seasons change
How the practice continues to comfort the former big-wall climber after a life-changing spinal injury
The disruptions of 2020 mean that there鈥檚 an unusually large crop of endurance-related books hitting shelves this fall
A new analysis casts doubt on the idea that people are born as "responders" or "non-responders" for training in thin air
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 国产吃瓜黑料 editor added acupressure to her quiver of remedies for her mild scoliosis. It worked better than she thought it would.
A new study suggests that strength training is more important than electrolytes for preventing cramps
It鈥檚 the one training metric virtually all runners track, but running scientists think we can do better
We鈥檝e partnered with WHOOP and Tracksmith to create a first-of-its-kind running recovery program鈥攁nd we want you to join.
With a little help from technology, Joshua Cheptegei took down the 5,000-meter world record in Monaco last week
After a controversial Australian study's negative findings about low-carb, high-fat diets, scientists made adjustments and ran the study again
In the latest installment of Ask a Doctor, 国产吃瓜黑料's resident physician dives into trends like vinegar shots and Theraguns
Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining鈥攁nd regaining鈥攜our health
Keep your fingers, shoulders, and back happy with these nine strength and mobility moves
Modest amounts of artificial sweeteners are unlikely to cause much gut distress, but sugar alcohols can wreak havoc
After an exhaustive search of the literature, researchers conclude that, well, it's complicated
How self-determination theory can help you survive the long, drawn-out pandemic
Satya Yoga, the nation's first yoga teacher training program for people of color, is trying to change who's leading yoga classes鈥攚hich will also affect who participates
When the going gets tough, which sensation actually slows you down?
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.
The ability to sustain a high rate of energy burn for a prolonged period of time may help ward off cancer
The pandemic is prompting activity-tracking companies to pivot from personal to public health
New research says yes. Fortunately, there's something we can do about it.
The hotter it is, the closer we come to the ever elusive goal of besting the horse鈥攚hich supports the evolutionary "born to run" hypothesis
Use tempo and isometrics to improve your bodyweight routine
Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency
Learn how to kick-start the habit of daily movement with our free ten-day email course
Sweaty workouts do enhance your endurance, according to a new theory, but it may take longer and function differently than previously thought
To mark the start of his sixties, Will Turner swam, biked, and ran 14,765 miles, many of which took place through iconic national parks and public lands. Here are the most stunning photos from his "races."
A new aerodynamic analysis runs the numbers on exactly where to run when you鈥檙e behind someone else
Put that bouncy desk chair to work with this full-body strength routine
When CEO Greg Glassman retired after making inflammatory comments about George Floyd, many in the fitness community weren't surprised. But where the popular fitness business goes from here is anyone's guess.
A decade after 'Born to Run' made them famous, anthropologists take another look
Trying to improve your sleep quality? Get back to nature.
A new study uses the training data you upload to sites like Strava to estimate the "critical speed" that determines your race performance
'Working Woman's Trans BC Enduro' follows two cyclists as they prepare for a six-day mountain-bike race in the Kootenay Range
The science is clear鈥攖ime spent fishing can lower stress, make you smarter, and lift your mood
With the right approach, you can come out of summer running stronger and fitter聽
To figure out how your body will respond in hot conditions, consider your 鈥減hysiological equivalent temperature鈥
A professional climber dishes her secret sauce to mastering this dicey move
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鈥攅ven though she still doesn't know how.
Many of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We've been missing out鈥攂ig-time.
How a dog and a fly rod can be the perfect prescription
'Hydrotherapy,' from Friction Collective, highlights the benefits of cold-water swimming
You can do more with this simple training tool than you think
Photographer Ben Moon spent much of his twenties living in a van and climbing by the ocean, but at 29, he was diagnosed with cancer
The cycling world has turned its eye toward an obscure challenge called Everesting
How Colorado-based mountaineer聽Erin Parisi is preparing to bag all seven peaks
Maybe the debilitating effects of chronic overtraining syndrome are in your muscles after all, not your head or your hormones
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.
To perform the ultimate lower-body move, you need to follow this progression
Miss your go-to barre studio or lifting weights at the gym? Bring some structure into your living-room workouts with these videos that are 国产吃瓜黑料 tested and approved.
Physiologists from around the world share their pet theories and crazy ideas on what it will take to break records
After a monthslong search, a buckwheat-filled pillow helped one editor finally sleep comfortably
Zwift, track workouts, and more keep 47-year-old Jon Brown ready for next winter
A new study of female athletes sees big strength gains from twice-a-week lifting
Most endurance events are canceled for the summer, but Spartan Race will hold its first event since the pandemic from June 13 to 14 in Florida
Having a solid routine is more important than ever
Researchers put the four main running power devices through a series of tests and picked a clear winner
They're not more tired than the rest of us, according to a new study鈥攖hey're just better at sleeping
Inversions might seem intimidating at first, but the handstand pose is an attainable goal for any active person with the right mindset
It's fair to be skeptical of instant coffee. But after tasting Laird Instafuel, even one of our coffee-snob editors has been converted.
How Sarah Herron found herself in the mountains, then helped others do the same
Learn to quiet your mind to improve your day, your night, and your game
The Leadville 100 is an iconic mountain-bike event that puts racers through a course covering 100 miles and 12,000 feet of elevation change
Beth Rodden opens up about her decades-long struggle with her body and climbing
Anna Levesque uses yoga to slow down and fight self-doubt
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?