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Activities such as lifting weights, hiking, or even woodworking teach us humility and keep us grounded in reality

As a city kid with a back condition, Maricela Rosales was an unlikely outdoor athlete. But scaling walls became her pathway to joy.

Feeling adrift in a black hole after your marathon? You’re normal, and in good company. World-class runners, coaches and sport psychologists offer their advice.

Good news: sustainability and joy go hand in hand

In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg gives concrete steps to integrate exercise into your daily life

The past year showed us all that having access to the outdoors is essential for our health and well-being. It also magnified the inequities inherent in that access. For 2021’s Best Towns package, we chose 13 of the country’s most diverse places and evaluated them according to the factors that matter today: sustainability, affordability, and outdoor equity. Here are the cities of tomorrow.

For Indie singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop and British rapper Testament, the natural world is an endless source of creative inspiration

Even after a life-changing diagnosis, I can still experience the thrill of adventure

It’s never too early to help your kids develop a healthy mindset around food. Here’s where to start.

For philosopher John Kaag, a trek in the Alps during his youth was the beginning of a long and winding journey

When you confront your mortality on a regular basis, the shift in perspective can be profound

Oregon voters have opened the door to treating mental illness with substances like ketamine and psilocybin. In a peek at the future, our seeker attends a backwoods retreat where patients get help from a powerful combination of drugs and the outdoors.

After a particularly rough spring, an �����ԹϺ��� editor invested in a Coway Mighty air purifier to help with her asthma. She’s breathing better already—and the rest of her family is, too.

In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body

After taking a cue from ‘My Morning Routine,’ an �����ԹϺ��� contributor discovered an extra hour in her day

When Drew Hulsey started climbing, he weighed 300 pounds and wondered if the ropes would hold. He found out that they would, and found a community that embraced him. Now he sets an example that inspires others to join him.

Doesn’t your dog deserve the best?

After a terrible diagnosis forced me to slow down, I learned how to relate differently to the wild—and myself. 

It’s not exactly fun in the moment, but after, you’ll say it was the best time you ever had

After an American Army captain came home traumatized from the war, he lost his ability to love. It took the wilderness to reopen his heart.

The singer-songwriter’s latest album shows that getting away from it all isn’t easy—especially when you’re a pop superstar

Here are some foolproof ways to ward off ticks, no-see-ums, mosquitos, and fleas—and to find relief if they get you anyway

Bobsledder Steve Mesler incorporates these practices into training to boost his mental health and physical performance

“You always think you’ll save the ones you love when the moment comes. But he didn’t save her.”

What this Olympic moment can teach all of us about mental health

With summer here, we’re getting back into ambitious recreation, and that means a return to grit, sweat, and serious post-fun scrubbing. Cleanliness connoisseur Danielle Sepulveres explains how these wetdowns can create memories all their own.

After discovering Skinnies Sungel, our writer no longer dreads lathering up for a day outside

After her prestigious corporate job nearly destroyed her, Melinda Spooner found her path forward by getting way, way out there

They’re deceptively straightforward, but if you can follow them, you’ll see the benefits

It’s the simplest and cheapest performance booster available, so why don’t elite athletes take advantage of it?

What we learn from getting way, way outside our comfort zones

Pandemic-induced isolation has led to a wide range of physical effects. Here’s what to watch out for—and how to address it. 

Personal-finance guru Mr. Money Mustache breaks down how �����ԹϺ��� readers can stop wasting hard-earned cash on expensive gear and trips and start putting it toward real freedom: the financial kind

Work your balance and core strength with these functional exercises

It’s not just the gear purchases—it’s how we think about the future. Here’s the �����ԹϺ��� guide to getting your financial $hit together, no selling out required.

Quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions abound in the world of wellness influencers. Here’s why you should avoid them.

Happiness is a state of mind. Here’s everything you need to know to achieve it.

We travel along with Ed Knight to understand what it means to put food on your table and put back what you don’t need

Hard-won advice from someone who hated the sport, until it changed his life

Think you wouldn’t benefit from some mental maintenance? Think again.

Tuliamuk had secured her spot in the Tokyo Olympics—then 2020 happened. Fortunately, she’s always run for more than just the medals.

Mason Earle was scaling iconic rock faces when he was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Now he faces his greatest test of endurance.

A special 30-day series celebrating nonprofits working for LGBTQ+ inclusivity

One editor transformed his sunroom into a workout studio-cum-playroom with this customizable flooring

The evidence is everywhere that humanity is actually pretty decent, according to Dutch historian Rutger Bregman. Pay attention to it and you’ll feel much better.

Recent studies looking into a phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth show that it's possible to thrive after challenging life events. Here's how.

The past year has been relentless in so many ways. But despite the challenges, there’s also a lot of good news out there to get you excited about the months ahead.

Your microbiome absolutely impacts your health, but taking postbiotic supplements won’t do anything to help

A bad sleeper tries to train her brain with the help of virtual jellyfish, space-flight simulations, and the URGOnight device

In her new memoir, 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength,' the 'Fun Home' cartoonist scrutinizes her quest for spiritual solace through 60 years of athletic obsessions

Setting high goals is great, but how you deal with falling short determines how long you’re willing to keep chasing them

What to do when you can’t be active in the same way

For years, one �����ԹϺ��� editor thought cleansing his mug with a bar of soap was sufficient. Then he tried Harry’s face wash.

Watching strangers get their spines adjusted on Chirogram is my pandemic catharsis

The popular brand Oatly claims it’s a health food. The internet claims it’s more like a can of Coca-Cola.

The neuroscience of running’s calming effects—and how to enhance them

When Joe Stone crashed his paraglider into a mountain, his days as an athlete were supposed to be finished. But Joe had other plans.

Some brands offer portable tent systems that promise an authentic wood-fired sweat experience—at a fraction of the cost of permanent installs

Author and yoga teacher Sage Rountree shares how yogic techniques of form, breath, and focus can help you maintain good form and presence of mind through your hardest hauls

�����ԹϺ��� correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn’t expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself. 

Padding from the Purple Royal converted one editor’s less than ergonomic dining-room chair into a comfy seat

Changing hormone levels affect your tendons, ligaments, and muscles, and evidence is mounting that this can influence your chances of injury

Seven reasons from Brendan Leonard’s new book ‘I Hate Running and You Can Too’

Is it possible to stay in shape at home without spending a fortune? Wes Siler details his gym setup.

Vaccines are rolling out with increasing speed, but we’ll also need effective treatments, because new coronavirus cases will be a worldwide reality for years to come. Enter Jacob Glanville, a maverick San Francisco immunologist who believes he’s found an unparalleled path to healing.

The analog items our editors and columnists swear by

Inundated by text messages, one millennial decided to exclusively converse through this more classic form of communication

My partner and I use the LuxFit daily

How trail runner Keely Henninger found her way back to running after injury gave her a reality check.

You have some options beyond that perfectly formulated post-workout beverage

Habits and tips to help you get through anything

The key to a good diet is flexibility

Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery. 

Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been

2021 the year to get out of your comfort zone. Every season, we’ll challenge you to conquer your fears, embrace uncertainty, and try something new with us. Up first: turn off your phone; it's time to unplug.

'Bravey' delves into the Olympian's experiences with depression and losing her mother to suicide

We asked a range of experts how they see things shaking out during a very challenging time

Because it's make-a-year-end-list season

One of our editors is ready to declare this slightly effervescent libation as the perfect sports pick-me-up

In an extended interview for the �����ԹϺ��� Podcast, the CEO talks about the ways technology can help us lead healthier lives and the benefits we get from ignoring our screens