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ArchivePioneering scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks to Tim Ferriss about smarter approaches to popular lifestyle interventions
It takes a unique form of wilderness therapy to help people suffering from emotional trauma
How halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe stays on top after winning Olympic gold
Simplify your mobility routine with these three flexibility stretches.
There's only one way to do 10,000 pull-ups in under 24 hours: Reset the limits of the human body
For years, female athletes have relied on training protocols, injury guidelines, and nutrition plans based on research conducted with men. That's starting to change.
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I originally hired Andrea to help me do push-ups. In the end, we both got a lot more than we bargained for.
Your calendar is your new best friend
One thousand cyclists from across the country compete in the 200-mile gravel bike race known as the Dirty Kanza.
A new study suggests that hitting the gym more than twice a week is counterproductive. That seems unlikely.
Never underestimate the power of this simple fitness tool
Kale Poland, founder of Cleetus Fit, takes pride in a brand of fitness where dumpster towing and beer yoga are equally at home. Now he's out to conquer the Deca Ironman鈥攖en Ironmans in a row.
Planet-friendly food doesn't have to break the bank
Stave off the fall cold with these three delicious recipes
The hemp plant extract is being adopted by athletes of all stripes to help reduce exercise-induced inflammation and support better sleep cycles
What does it take to land on our annual list of the country's best employers? Perks like on-tap kombucha, free gym memberships, and company-sponsored ski trips certainly help. But it's a commitment to fun and supportive work environments that really makes these companies stand apart.
The best way to improve your workout is to buddy up
Cleaning up after sweating it out has never been so easy
A new study suggests that running on autopilot is the most efficient approach.
This stretching routine will help make you faster, stronger, and injury-free.
A new study finds that having 鈥渆lite鈥 levels of aerobic fitness increases longevity relative to merely 鈥渉igh鈥 levels.
Knee pain plagues athletes of all stripes. Here's how the experts handle it.
Success in sports or at work is almost never about a single monumental shift
Long-distance running can be tough on the stomach. These foods can help.
Sidelined? Here's a little advice from the pros on staying sane鈥攁nd coming back stronger than ever.
We've found the perfect gear totes to help you reach your destination, however far-flung
It depends鈥攂ut you can hold your breath longer in cold water
This video from Nine Mind Asylum聽features runner Allie Kiefer鈥檚聽focus on nutrition in an effort to qualify for the 2020 Olympics.聽
As head of Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab, Brian Wansink built a career portfolio out of questionable research practices. His resignation has prompted a call for massive reforms in the profession.
Research on a pro cycling team suggests that subjective training metrics can match high-tech ones
Ross Edgley is in the middle of a 2,000-mile swim. Here's how that epic slog is affecting his skin, heart, and mind.
Most accomplished athletes, from Alex Honnold to Mikaela Shiffrin, have rituals they perform before a big day
Athletes and adventurers use rituals to get ready for big moments鈥攚hether it's wearing a new pair of socks on summit day or bouncing the tennis ball exactly seven times before bashing a serve. Does it work? Steven Kotler explores the cutting edge of neuroscience, plus a little bit of black magic, to find out.
Following the snow this winter? Here's how to train on the fly.
Michelle Parker loves long walks in the mountains. Here's how she trains for them.
What if striving to be great is what's holding you back?
Evolutionary biologists weigh in on the eternal training dilemma of how to allocate time and energy to three different disciplines
We're kicking off a new fitness column by surfing legend Laird Hamilton. First up: his top tips for performing at your best.
Stay nimble and beat stress while you鈥檙e on your next business trip
Jenni Gritters, a Power Vinyasa yoga teacher, walks us through nine common poses
Physiologist Alena Grabowski is studying whether prostheses give athletes a competitive advantage
Six ways to get your caffeine fix, plus one for the decaf crowd
Get the most out of gym days and training runs
Get the most out of gym days and training runs
An everyday athlete's guide
Okay, we'll admit it. Our office is, like, five minutes from a TJ's.
Watch to learn Laird Hamilton's travel-friendly stretching routine that you can do anywhere, anytime.聽
Your next event can tell us a lot about the warming planet
That run or bike commute might impact you more than you think
From virtual-reality meditation to infrared saunas, these are the latest innovations and insights for improving your well-being
Ben Greenfield has some extreme ideas for living healthy. The thing is, most of them work.
Athletes break down their nutrition rituals.
A new study explores attitudes toward performance-enhancing drugs in the ultrarunning world
Author Caroline Paul talks to Tim Ferriss about what she learned battling blazes鈥攁nd how those lessons enabled a life of adventure.
She won Olympic gold in a sport that chose her. Can she do the same in the one she truly loves?
There are a lot of obscure ingredients in Gu gels. Here's what they actually do for you.
Get your protein in while pleasing your sweet tooth
Five athletes share their favorite products to help catch some z's away from home
Eating habits of the world's best cyclocrossers
Get the results you鈥檙e looking for with one of these crowd-favorite powders
The man who raised the possibility of the feat back in 1991 takes another look into the crystal ball
Perform your best with these top picks
With climbing making its debut in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Adam Ondra is training for his first gold medal.
Screaming quads don鈥檛 stand a chance
A stunning world record of 2:01:39 resets our understanding of what it means to run 26.2 miles.
New research zeroes in on an unlikely culprit for why running gets less efficient as you fatigue.
Yes, you can work up a sweat while getting more done
A new study bolsters the claim that afternoon or evening workouts can mess with sleep. But don鈥檛 panic just yet.
Here's the secret to a long life: keep moving
The renowned meditation teacher talks to Tim Ferriss about finding freedom and joy in the present
The optimal number of sets in the weight room depends on whether you want to get big or strong
You wear them all day every day. They should be comfortable.
The benefits are still murky, but experts say there's no harm in adding more to your diet
In 2017, the suicide rate in Durango, Colorado, was three times the national average. After 32 deaths in two years, the town's leaders banded together and instituted a range of changes with the goal of stopping the contagion. Their efforts may help other mountain towns to put an end to the grim "suicide belt" moniker for good.
On the harder-to-measure benefits of age and experience
An Italian cyclist takes aim at the sport鈥檚 most storied record, with the aid of a controversial fuel.