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ArchiveYou'll want to take note of these errors before your next workout
This unlikely combination may just improve your flexibility and performance
Its completely normal
New data finds that endurance- or speed-oriented muscle fibers dont determine how you respond to strength training
Collin Chartier recorded a positive test in February
The temperature of your room may be more essential than you may think
Plus, how you can test the range of motion of this often-forgotten joint
In-race data collected during the world championships sheds new light on how top endurance athletes avoid overheating
How to deal with death, injury, and loss, and why the tough-guy culture of the mountains is so toxic to healing.
How 窪蹋勛圖厙s endurance brand director fueled for the most important running day of the year
Plus, why post workout fueling is so important
Training, tools, and techniques vary. What you need to know to choose a physical therapist versus a chiropractor.
Chances are you can catch the nighttime spectacle from your backyard
These exercises will improve your posture, balance, and stability
Have an uncontrollable sweet tooth? It might be your brain.
After the worst of your injury is behind you, these movements will help you return to your active life with confidence
Action plans and inspiration for you to get in better shape
At a dark moment in his childhood, the actor found belonging when he buried himself beneath the snow
We asked experts how much protein, and what kind runners should be eating, covering vegan to meat-eaters and everyone in between
Theres plenty of hype about ways of boosting your respiratory system. Somebut not allof it is real, according to a new review.
You need flexibility and stability to train effectively. That starts in your toes.
Outdoor time with your partner is more than just funit can be the key to a superstrong bond
A new review weighs the evidence that strength and training adaptations vary across the phases of the menstrual cycle
Why your decades-old recovery regimen may no longer make the cut
Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body
New studies confirm that spending time outside can ease physical symptoms
We asked experts what to consider before you hit the pavement
Researchers use isotope tracers to accurately calculate calorie burn and other parameters during a grueling full-day ride
Athletes of all levels have considered whether their choice of birth control might influence how they train, recover, and perform. But the answer is complicated. Heres what you need to know.
Whats the difference between overcoming hardship and succumbing to it? Grit.
It's simplebut so challenging
So-called augmented feedback can offer both information and motivation. A new study tries to separate the effects.
After a grapefruit-size cancerous tumor nearly killed her, the physician committed to spending as much time as possible doing what she loves most
Here's how to strengthen and stretch an area of the shoulder that can be difficult to exercise but easy to injure
While trying to qualify for an English Channel crossing, swimmers swallowed ingestible thermometers. They got really cold.
It was a tribute to being human
Experts weigh in on whether your period ought to have a say in your workouts
Age may be just a numberbut so is your weekly mileage
The fitness industry is rife with harmful messaging around food and exercise. Heres what to know about when food behaviors are a problem.
It's the hot new recovery tool. Heres what to keep in mind when using one, according to physical therapists.
Hydration isnt just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.
Has Maurten finally figured out how to harness the power of baking soda without paying the gastrointestinal price?
Double threshold days and lactate meters have propelled Jakob Ingebrigtsen and others to the top. Should the rest of us follow suit?
One yoga teacher immersed herself in freezing water for 31 days. Heres her advice for how you can do it, too.
Deep meditations in the woods? Yes please.
Research makes a strong case for taking your practice into the wild as the weather warmsor at least your backyard
Learn about the benefits of being properly hydrated daily
Researchers test the assumption that top athletes are more sensitive to internal cues, with surprising results
Exploring how the simple act of spending time outside can solve so many of lifes problems
I was forced to tap into my muscles, mind, and breath
All that hiking, biking, and climbing can take a toll on more than your quads
A new study tests the idea that, with the right building blocks, connective tissue can repair itself after all
Internationally acclaimed coach and author Brad Stulberg wants runners to love the process, seek community, laugh at themselves, and stay flexible
A big-data analysis of Strava training logs estimates the slowdown for marathoners who miss a week or more
Because a healthy pelvic floor is, well, essential
According to the longest happiness study in history, we all need to be strengthening our relationships
Yogi Bryan explains what you can try anytime your anxiety becomes overwhelming
A new model breaks down the ability to fight through adversity into its constituent parts
Its no surprise that what people eat has an impact on their health, but trying to pinpoint exactly what diet out of the hundreds out there is most optimal for a long, healthy life can be overwhelming
Army researchers assess the evidence on what makes you stronger, and speculate about new approaches that might work even better
Healthy habits are hard to maintain. We sent five writers on long-overdue quests for self-improvement.
I love to cook, but finding time to make dinner remains a challenge. I figured it was time for an assist.
After years of infinite scrolling, it was time for a drastic intervention
A working moms experiment with forced midday snoozes
I'm a seasoned outdoorsperson but I've never lifted weights. How hard could it be?
Believe it or not, talking to new people wont kill you
How I broke my obsession with the delicious little packets and fueled with real food instead
Figuring out how to get better sleep and more exercise and is hardwhich is why we tried out some new programs for you
The recovery revolution will continue to boom, as will our collective enthusiasm for womens sports
A head-to-head lab showdown finds that power and efficiency depend on your preferred running surface
How Jenelle Manzi fuels to combat health condition and get through her busiest season
This herbs relaxation properties may be the reason peppermint is in every product on the shelf. Could you benefit from a cup of tea, capsule or drop of oil?
The sports bras, leggings, and sneakers that seriously changed my life
Instead of sending your peels to the trash, there may be a way to repurpose themno composting necessary
Moving from long to short efforts during a workout maximizes the training stimulus
Its easier than you think to add nutritious foods into your diet this season
The downside of veggies, the upside of emptying your colon, and more
If the wellness industry doesnt prioritize the health of the environment, is it really looking out for yours?
This diagnostic tool promotes fatphobia, which can cause more health problems than extra weight, and is rooted in racism. It's time to throw it away.
New research finds that, all else being equal, runners dont have more gastrointestinal problems than cyclists