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How our minds push our bodies to defy expectations, beliefs, and even our own biology鈥攊n short, to make miracles
Give your liver a break and you may gain a performance advantage, too
After more than 40 years as an athlete and coach, it pains me to see people latch onto fitness fads, and I want to clear a few things up
The widely used drug was added to the WADA list of banned substances on January 1, 2016 because of 鈥渆vidence of its use by athletes with the intention of enhancing performance.鈥
How to raise an adventure companion who will keep up with you mile after mile
Studies have shown that more than half of us abandon our trackers after purchasing. The more effective, low-tech answer to your fitness goals? A friend.
Blood analysis! Fat burning! Centenarians and pockets full of bacon! All that, plus six more of the biggest fitness trends from this year.
Was it the time travelers, the jaguar people, or the song from Pocahontas? All I know is that, as my exploration of psychedelics grew from a few campout mushrooms to full-on ayahuasca ceremonies, I felt better than I ever had in my life.
We asked the experts how to diagnose, treat, and prevent running's most frustrating, most common injury
We spent a year picking the brains of the best performers alive about the secrets to their success. Here's what we learned.
Chris McDougall shows us how using a crosscut saw can build strength and endurance.
The healthiest items to order when you鈥檙e stuck with nothing but McDonalds or Wendy's
South African physician Tim Noakes, one of the world鈥檚 greatest sports scientists, has been preaching an ultra-low-carb, high-fat diet as the key to fitness and health. His ideas have made him a bestselling guru, but now his critics are pushing back鈥攁nd as Bill Gifford reports, they鈥檙e putting his theories on trial.
Recent studies suggest that walking the webbing may boost balance, speed rehab, and keep your knees injury-free
Matt Stutzman was born without arms. The lessons he learned were hard and sometimes unfair, but his perseverance and drive allowed him to become one of the premier archers on the U.S. team.
A new study found that our kids are among the least fit in the world鈥攁nd our unequal income distribution likely has something to do with it
Dog Power Movie explores the movement and follows Team USA captain Kale Casey's journey from beginner to pro.
A growing body of research says that giving thanks is beneficial for health and performance
This year鈥檚 Dirty Dozen will raise money for Danny Chew, the event鈥檚 longtime coordinator and guiding spirit, after a bike accident left him paralyzed
Tracking HRV has emerged as one of the best ways to quantify recovery. But it鈥檚 also one of the most misunderstood and misused fitness tools around.
'Wild Women of the Wasatch' is a series that shows women of all backgrounds finding happiness in the mountains.
Over-the-counter tests promise to cure your food-related ailments, but some question whether they work, and others warn they might do more harm than good. I decided to give one a shot to find out.
A new device called Halo Sport promises to improve performance by stimulating your mind. We zapped our brains in the name of science to see if it could really make us faster.
Our three-point proposal can keep you fit through the stuff-your-face months
A new generation of runners, skiers, entrepreneurs, activists, surfers, explorers, climbers, and photographers are tackling the biggest challenges on the planet鈥攁nd they鈥檙e succeeding. Introducing 30 individuals鈥攁ll of them under the age of 30鈥攚ho are leading the way, starting with alpinist David Lama.
Say you see an article about how chocolate can prevent aging. You want to figure out what's actually going on, so you pull up the original study. Here's how you properly read it.
New research suggests that not everyone should be eating the same foods. In fact, some athletes might benefit from these doughnuts.
A new workplace grading system from the CDC puts a high premium on offices that embrace nature and encourage workers to be active
We've all read how Google pampers its employees with sleep pods, laundry service, and four-star meals round the clock. That's nothing compared to what other companies are doing to make their employees happy.
Our list of 100 finalists showcases companies that make employee health and happiness a point of pride
American tourist Noel Santillan became an unlikely folk hero in Iceland after he entered a typo into his GPS and drove hundreds of miles out of his way. How can anyone wander so far off the mark? A growing body of research suggests that our reliance on navigational technology might be altering our brains in ways we鈥檙e only beginning to understand.
Some athletes swear by a once-a-week indulgence. Are they right?
Politics might be the focus of our nation鈥檚 capital, but d.c.鈥檚 greatest resource is adventure
You have no excuses for first-day noodle legs鈥攖hese seven easy moves will get your legs back in skiing shape from the comfort of your living room
Are I.V. centers the secret to quicker recovery?
Whether you're 鈥媝owering through a predawn workout or looking for the perfect 鈥媠unset shot, the only way to follow your mission is to rise up every single day
After a knee injury, Johanna Nordblad took to the icy waters of Finland to heal her knee.
French skier Maurice Manificat shares how he eats, sleeps, and trains in order to win races.
Here鈥檚 what it takes to fuel someone who鈥檚 running over 70 miles a day for 42 days
With winter quickly approaching, we鈥檙e getting pretty excited for ski season here at 国产吃瓜黑料. We caught up with pro skier and trainer Crystal Wright to learn some ski-specific workouts to get in shape for the slopes.
For Wes Price, growing up in the church left something to be desired. He didn't find it in the four walls of a church, or through partying, so he went outside.
Forget about counting reps in your head. This clever jump rope uses embedded LEDs to project that number in front of you.
It seems like everything in the grocery store is labeled "super." We dove into which foods are actually proven, by science, to be good for you and which ones are all hype.
Planners of cities both large and small are working overtime to build the parks, trails, and bike paths to help residents be more active than ever
We took the best parts of our favorite cities and created the ultimate utopia for outdoor lovers
We crunched the numbers and consulted the pros to answer the perennial barstool debate
Studies have shown that being outside has positive psychological and physiological benefits. Can the nature cure compete with Xanax?
We applaud a new initiative to curate better photos of women athletes, but it also reveals a sad truth: to find one decent photo of a woman running, you have to sift through a sea of skimpy sports bras and sexualized poses.
Two-time gold medalist Ashton Eaton on the importance of focus, running, and coffee.
We emailed the professional badass questions about his life in Jackson, his family, and his greatest achievements
In this video from Red Bull, Thomas shares how he stays focused and balances his various roles, plus his go-to workout, nutrition strategy and his tips for long-term fitness success.
This exclusive clip from the new documentary 'Rise of the Sufferfests,' from filmmaker and author Scott Keneally, examines the idea that our modern working environments often leave us wanting more.
Sarah Piampiano left a high-powered investment banking gig to train for triathlons full time. Five years later, she's a champion. Here's how she did it.
No snow in the forecast? That's no excuse to be lazy.
American churches are building first-class gyms to get followers in shape and attract new members to the flock. Critics see lucrative businesses masked as ministries, but the programs are a spirited defense against our obesity epidemic.
Health and fitness columnist Brad Stulberg shares his tips on how to ensure that an active life and city life are not mutually exclusive
The metal spires and busy streets of a city pale in comparison to snowy peaks and undulating countryside, but there's something redeeming鈥攄are I say special鈥攁bout the concrete jungle
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Last week, at the International Triathlon Union鈥檚 Grand Final, Jonny Brownlee nearly lost consciousness a quarter-mile from the finish line. This is the most recent example of a trend that seems to plague the sport.
Developing flexibility is just as important as developing strength. Here are the best moves to make you a healthier, more efficient all-around athlete.
With nothing more than his bike, running shoes, and small amount of gear, Joe Grant managed to climb every fourteener in Colorado in record time. Here鈥檚 how he pulled it off.
If you鈥檙e willing to work hard, conquer your fears, and maybe don some superhero spandex, anything is possible
The key to peak performance: take better care of yourself
Whether you鈥檙e an elite athlete or a restless desk jockey, there are better ways to achieve your goals. Just ask 4-Hour guru Tim Ferriss, who started quizzing the world鈥檚 greatest performers on their routines as a side project鈥攁nd ended up with a whole new approach to training.
These neuron-stimulating Halo Sport headphones are said to boost athletic performance
Move the dial with the power of science
Being fit is about constant movement, and children are in constant motion during playtime at the jungle gym. Why not join their lead?
Alone, these tiny details won't boost performance much. But their sum could mean the difference between a good race and a PR.
Want to perform like a pro, even with the years piling up? Nick Heil got the deluxe treatment at Exos, a cutting-edge outfit that works with NFL players and soccer stars. He came out slimmer, stronger, and more focused鈥攖he perfect upgrade for anybody, at any age, who plays hard in the outdoors.
Two weeks of full-time, one-on-one instruction at Exos can set you back $4,800. Here鈥檚 how to get many of the same performance benefits without taking out a second mortgage.
New research shows that perceptions of fatigue and pain stop us from hitting our physical limits long before our bodies do. Can athletes train their brains to reach unheard-of levels of peak performance?
How endurance athlete Patrick Sweeney puts away nearly 3,000 calories a day on the ketone diet
Don鈥檛 let the Theranos saga fool you: we鈥檝e entered a new era of self-quantification, in which on-demand blood testing is sold as the easy way to fine-tune your training and nutrition. Can an algorithm really replace your coach?
The diet has quietly become the rage among ultra-endurance athletes and elite soldiers, and it's a surprisingly yummy way to fuel up.