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What would happen if we treated sleep as seriously as our diet?
Cycling and track athletes cause a stir when they're caught cheating鈥攂ut in smaller (and less well-funded) arenas, others may be getting away with it
We loved Nature RX, Part 1, a spoof drug commercial that touted the legitimate health benefits of getting outside,聽when it came out earlier this year. And we're just as excited about the second installment in the series, Nature RX Part 2: Discover Your Dose of…
Twelve habits for peak results
Amateur athletes are now using hypoxic tools to try to train just as well as their professional idols.
The spirit of long-distance triathlons is being swallowed by behemoths like the World Triathlon Corporation. And it's our own fault.
The science of hormesis in training
Take it from the world-champion surfer: there鈥檚 a right time for working, competing鈥攁nd fighting for your life
Cold weather doesn't mean you have to forgo hard workouts. Keep your edge with these four indoor training tools.
Researchers say there is indeed too much of a good thing, and it鈥檚 killing your athletic potential
All the outdoor聽access聽in the world doesn't mean much if your job keeps you chained to a desk with no time to enjoy it. So to find聽the best places to work in the U.S. in 2015 and 2016, we聽started by creating five company聽categories that reflect 国产吃瓜黑料's聽values and focus: Gear, 国产吃瓜黑料 &聽Travel,…
New research shows that while high-intensity movement is beneficial, nothing compares to the benefits of more movement
Working out smart can make you, well, smarter
Oxygen seeks to show the beauty of female athleticism鈥攁nd that women can be kick-ass athletes for life
Athletes competing for no country are not new to the Games, but a concentrated effort to recruit more of them could bring exciting new competition next year
Take care of the two things that support you wherever you go鈥攁nd endure the most abuse
A new study would have us believe that we have to work harder now to maintain a healthy weight. But is it true?
Not even the most brutal conditions and toughest races can stop these athletes
In our new series called Weekly Escape, we aim to transport you from your desk to an incredible place in 2 minutes or less. This week, we head to Mount Rainier courtesy of the folks at Beautiful Washington. Mount Rainier is an extraordinary place, and the…
The buzzword gives old tricks a new name
Do you really need the calories or just want them out of habit?
Most of us will spend a third of our adult lives at a desk. Make the most of that time with these six workout essentials and transform your desk from a shackle into an efficient, flab-busting fitness tool.
DNA testing service 23andMe is now FDA approved
Be thoughtful, don't go at it alone, and do it all
The first installment in our Weekly Escape series, Filmmaker Rob Johnson, from FilmUpHigh, created Dawn in Capel Curig as a “50-second mountain fix for anyone stuck in an office.” It sure did the trick for us.
A Nobel Prize鈥搘inning neuroscientist and a Harvard neurobiologist think they鈥檝e discovered the antidote
These products claim to tone muscles and speed workout recovery. But the jury is out as to whether they鈥檙e worth the hefty price tag.
Unpacking the buzz around the latest performance food
Eight tools to maintain fitness during the cold, dark winter days
The so-called superfood is attempting a comeback, but don鈥檛 be fooled by its siren call
Don't let decision fatigue daunt you. Underneath all those wrappers lay a few core principles to fuel your workouts.
At just five foot three inches and one hundred and fifteen pounds, whatever Ironwoman Mirinda Carfrae lacks in stature, she makes up for in heart
If you thought osteoporosis was only an issue for women and older men, you were wrong
REI's new Co-Op line of outerwear is all about giving the people what they want: quality, value and versatility. 聽…
There are countless watches, bracelets, headbands, and foot pods on the market promising to record every little thing you do. But can any of it make you a better athlete? The author wades through the muck and the mire to data-mine his best self.
The PED drug market keeps getting savvier
The climber who just crushed American Ninja Warrior recommends eating a lot of salmon, boosting your grip strength, and staying light
A new study on BMX bikers tests this theory
The data behind elite performances
What the purchase by a Chinese billionaire means for the sport
Plant-based diet practitioners are going crazy for this Southeast Asian fruit
A stately machine that鈥檚 fit for a king鈥攐r a conniving president
At this year鈥檚 World Ironman Championship in October, all eyes will be on Mirinda Carfrae. Which is exactly how 鈥媠he鈥 likes it.
Despite what you鈥檝e heard, the so-called exercise pill cannot replace a good old-fashioned ass-to-grass workout
New findings shed light on cramping, the longtime bane of endurance athletes everywhere
Six easy ways to squeeze in a workout, no matter how busy your day
We test three of the latest performance fuels in search of the ultimate podium snack
How much water you actually need to drink and how to make sure you're actually drinking it
From extreme athlete Niccolo Porcella, the man who survived The Biggest Wipeout Ever
Recent news about the popular bacon-infused diet, explained
Want to continue to crush well into your 80s? Here鈥檚 how.
The downside of doing a different workout every day
Nature RX is a grassroots movement dedicated to entertaining and informing people about the humorous and healing aspects of getting outdoors.聽Nature RX, Part 1聽is the first video in a three-part series that aims to bring awareness to research showing that spending more time in…
No, athletes aren't OD'ing on salt pills. But here's when you should lay off of them.
Put a number on your mountain skills
A quick way to faster recovery and fewer injuries
If your upper-body strength leaves much to be desired, here's a bit of advice.
A semi-scientific guide to sussing out the cheats
An inside look at Katie Ledecky鈥檚 rise to greatness that will leave even non-swimmers awestruck
It's your final chance of the day to recover from training and to prep muscles for tomorrow's adventure. Follow the lead of these eight athletes.
We know you鈥檙e curious. You should be. Boxing is a great full-body, low-impact workout. Here are a few tips for incorporating it into your fitness repertoire.
Tony Schiena's go-anywhere, do-everything fitness regimen
Could oil infused water be your next hydration beverage?
Jumping rope is for serious athletes, and a weighted, travel-friendly set is for serious rope jumpers
James Lawrence completed 50 Ironman distance events in 50 states in 50 consecutive days to bring attention to childhood obesity.
For some, an ultramarathon can be close to a religious experience. For all, it will undoubtedly be one of the most ridiculous things you can put your body through, as evidenced by our organ-by-organ breakdown.
When the American cyclist quit the Tour, he did exactly what an athlete should do
Several times now, I've come down with a sore throat and sniffles in the days following a marathon or triathlon. Am I allergic to exercise?
A new study hints that the popular summertime appetizer could boost athletic performance. But don鈥檛 go nuts just yet.
It's a great fitness tool鈥攂ut there are other ways to use it besides swings
