Training & Performance
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On the harder-to-measure benefits of age and experience
Lower back pain can be persistent and difficult to fix. These yoga poses can help.
See and be seen on evening runs, rides, and hikes
Elite athletes are turning up the thermostat in pursuit of an edge
Mentors: Hillary Allen, from the North Face, chronicles her recovery and how she鈥檚 found a new pace within the activity that she loves.
Paralympic athlete and corporate executive Patricia Walsh shares her story as part of the聽Garmin Women of 国产吃瓜黑料 campaign.聽
Like any good piece of gear, you shouldn't have to think about your first-aid kit until you need it
Struggles with anxiety and depression can affect anyone鈥攅ven the greatest performers in sports
As a Paralympic athlete and corporate executive, Walsh has been wildly successful. But her real goal is both more fundamental and more challenging: to change the perception of people with disabilities
Exactly how much power can a human produce? Scientists want to know.
The world鈥檚 best-known climber describes his approach to scaling iconic rock faces without a rope
Four years of race data from a professional cycling team unveils some differences between the sexes
Using machine learning to recognize who鈥檚 a serious competitive runner and who鈥檚 not could teach us something useful about avoiding injuries
New research finds that those who can identify and regulate their emotions keep pushing when the going gets tough
Athletes share their favorite tools for staying hydrated on the move
Don't let the long days and warm temps lull you into complacency
An in-depth biomechanical analysis of nearly everyone at the world track championships yields unexpected results
Rarely will you find聽a fitness tip that is equally applicable to all areas of your life
鈥業n Constant Motion鈥 follows ultrarunner, Adam Campbell, as he returns to trail running after a life-threatening fall.
The first Golden Globe Race, a solo, nonstop, around-the-world sailing event held in 1968, was a mixture of triumph, tragedy, and madness鈥攁ll chronicled in a classic bestselling book and recent BBC movie. Fifty years later, 17 sailors are once again setting out for the most ambitious鈥攁nd loneliest鈥攔egatta on the planet.
Protect your eyes on trails, roads, and crags with these pro recommendations
It's not just running. Two new studies confirm that weightlifting provides a similar boost to mental health.
Don't fall in the trap of more is better
While recovering from a terrible accident, the ultrarunner discovered a new part of her identity that went beyond her sport
Conventional wisdom says that drafting doesn鈥檛 matter when cycling up steep hills. It鈥檚 wrong.
Rule #3 when it comes to training for exertion in high places? Adjust your expectations.
Build a better butt to carry you through any activity
It feels good, but does it boost performance? Only randomized controlled trials can tell us.
New research compares men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 pacing patterns, and finds some telling differences
You don't have to lift less as you get older鈥攜ou just have to make a few adjustments to your training
Summiting the world's tallest peak puts humans through some of the most extreme conditions on the planet
Researchers explore the psychology of running injuries
After all, you shouldn't聽have to pay $20 for a class聽every time you want to get your stretch on
Legendary gymnastics coach Christopher Sommer tells Tim Ferriss why all athletes benefit from a smarter approach to strength training
Or at least that's the thinking among the elite athletes who are adopting treatments that were once considered fringe. A former EMT turned acupuncturist weighs in on the movement.
Follow these pros' lead and turn your phone into a fitness tool
The do-it-all staples鈥攆rom $11 to $515鈥攖hat these multisport pro athletes can't do without
'Play On,' a new book from journalist Jeff Bercovici, explores how aging elite athletes stay at the top of their game
Turns out, even if you don't play basketball, you can learn a lot from the sport and its athletes
Make gym time more than tolerable
Details matter when it comes to keeping workouts fresh
Make gym time more than tolerable
The tennis superstar describes her favorite exercises and how she keeps a level head in tough moments, on and off the court.
We asked a writer to spend one month going as hard as he wanted to鈥攐r didn't want to. Here's what he found.
The post-exercise recovery trend has produced mountains of new research. But can you trust the results?
Products based on the age-old concept of vibration therapy are cropping up everywhere, and athletes are some of their biggest advocates
Thanks to smartphones and watches, athletes can track more data than ever. But is HRV all that really matters?
Turn your hands into powerful tools
It used to be that we all slowed down with time. Not anymore.
A long-standing debate on how to optimize your endurance efficiency gets a new infusion of data
The less you worry about making mistakes, the better you鈥檒l perform
If you pick the right class, it's an invaluable tool for building strength, flexibility, and resilience
Two-person teams trade in their cell phones for traditional navigation tools and attempt to travel over 1,200 miles through the desert.
The anti-inflammatory is extracted from the marijuana plant. Is this bud for you?
On Saturday, March 17 Mike Foote set out to push the boundaries of ski touring to the next level.
A new study explores why we're stronger and faster when someone is watching
We鈥檙e a competitive bunch. Here鈥檚 how we stay fit enough to keep up.
The vests, bags, belts, and more that top athletes use to stay primed while they push
For serious performance gains, focus below your ankles
I'm approaching 30 and haven't competed in years, but that pre-race dread is much bigger than running
Pain psychologists explore the differences between those who finish ultra-endurance races and those who don't
Sometimes, when it comes to making progress it's the smartest choice you can make.
An analysis of five decades of world records reveals a surprising shift in pacing approach
To get the most from your performance, you have to accept the unpleasant鈥攁nd keep pushing
Your foam roller can do much more than just release tight muscles. Use it to strengthen and tone your whole body.
Because beach season is just around the corner
Don't overlook the most important part of your training cycle
Researchers at Stanford and UCLA are teaching college distance runners that when it comes to staying injury-free, what they eat matters
A seasoned biomechanics expert offers his top insights on running-form danger signs
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
The feature-loaded, do-it-all smartwatches that give elites a competitive edge
An otherwise fit 42-year-old, I had the range of motion of a sycamore.
The entrepreneur believes that biohacking can rocket your body and mind to peak performance. His Bulletproof diet zoomed into the mainstream, his Bullet-proof coffee has everyone quaffing butter, and his Bulletproof books fly off the shelves. Now Bulletproof Labs is out to hack, well, everything.
Thanks to new equipment and a more holistic approach to training, they turned a dismal 2014 showing into a commanding lead this year
The tools and tricks the pros use to stay injury-free
A comprehensive research review finds that "neuromuscular" gains boost your speed and efficiency
Until recently, the Nike track star seemed destined for burnout. But last year in Boston, after a wave of disappointing races and a personal tragedy, she ran a record-shattering debut marathon. Will the new distance of 26.2 miles save her career?
Our columnist literally wrote the book on peak performance, but he had to reconsider everything after an unexpected battle with mental illness