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After a long day on the slopes, your body deserves a little après of its own
Personalized drinks and shakes are the latest innovation in the quest to boost performance
Heat training has been hyped as a powerful workout enhancer, but new research sounds a note of caution
Work hard, play hard—that's how many of us live today. But it turns out that our supercharged lives aren’t so great for us, and fitness experts and doctors are now emphasizing restorative practices and rest to improve performance and overall health.
17 surprisingly easy steps to a happier, less strung-out life—starting with your vagus nerve
A new court ruling says the Swiss-based organization must answer accusations of exploiting athletes and operating a global monopoly
The technology hasn't gotten anywhere close to the early hype—and I'm fine with that
The athletes, activists, makers, movers, hustlers, and rule breakers who shaped our world this year
Great titles for the endurance-curious, or to curl up with yourself
Cross-training is key for improving performance, recovery, and resilience, whether you're running on the road or on the trail
Outdoor athletes suck at squatting. Here's how to fix your form.
From hair ties to hydration bladders, women share their top pregnancy hacks
Climbers at Lion Rock have joined the pro-democracy movement in the city's struggle with Beijing
The law will soon mandate equal pay for men and women in athletic events on California state lands. But legislators may have missed an opportunity to make broader inroads on gender equity in sports.
And new research shows it may be one reason why women tear their ACLs more often than men
At a conference on sports innovation, sleep scientist Charles Samuels cuts through the hype
The American Cornhole League wants to turn a game that's typically played with one hand holding a beer—and possibly named for an indecent part of the human body—into an international spectator sport
Get started. Keep going. Stop.
Over the past decade, athletes, coaches, and researchers have been seduced by the performance-boosting promises of brain stimulation. On a ride-and-zap-your-brain-like-the-pros tour through the Alps, Alex Hutchinson wonders whether it really works—and whether we want it to.
Make the most of your Halloween, and be obscure doing it
Across the country, grown-ups are bounding outside after work for kickball, capture the flag, and other kid games. What's going on?
Featuring activities like scavenger hunts and three-legged races, adult recess is about more than winning
At the inaugural Formation, hard-charging female mountain bikers hit big lines in Utah, with the hopes of starting an all-new event for women’s freeriding
If you cheat in a virtual bike race, should you suffer IRL consequences?
And everything else you're wondering about the carbonated-water craze
Delayed gratification gets harder when you’re overtrained, according to a new brain-scanning study
The online-cycling game has some big goals, and with the announcement of a UCI e-sports world championship, it just notched an important milestone
A handful of new products are claiming they can. The jury's still out on whether they deliver enough of an edge to justify the agony.
Some key takeaways on hydration, power meters, recovery, and menstrual period tracking
A new documentary follows two Western athletes as they travel to the Hermit Kingdom to participate in its only sporting event open to foreigners
The clock is winding down. Don't dwell on summer's missed opportunities—make new ones.
What we teach our kids about nutrition can impact them for the rest of their lives
Blue World Voyages plans to remake the cruise for adventure sports enthusiasts who want more out of their vacation than all-you-can-eat buffets
Making your own delicious performance beverage is as cheap as it is easy
A new meta-study, which followed 267,000 people, sheds a few answers
In his new book, Range, author David Epstein makes a strong case against specialization in sports and life
Eight one-of-a-kind events for those who aren't into the standard swim, bike, run
She's one of the most successful cyclists in U.S. history. And she's done it her way.
The photographer and filmmaker died Wednesday while attempting a flight near his home in the Eastern Sierra
It's not easy, but you don't have neglect your love of being outside to have a fulfilling career (and not go broke)
What causes it and five exercises you can do for relief
Kelly Starrett has spent more than a decade training Olympians and professional athletes
The last thing you want is to go for a drink and end up sipping dirty water
Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search
Before you drop all that money on a full gear package, take some advice from the experts on where and how to save
Work the system, get to know your local outdoor-sports store, and take advantage of steeply discounted gear
The city's riding scene is unique and diverse, and the best way to dodge the infamous traffic is on two wheels
The online store will award $500 to three finalists between the ages of 13 and 23—a total of 12 over the next year
Women cyclists who train long hours on a bike often experience damage to their genitalia. But Specialized's new Mimic saddles could solve the problem.
The retailer will once again carry Camelbak, Giro, Bell, and others, after news that their parent company sold off a semi-automatic rifle maker
These days, a bad fall or hospital visit can cost you thousands of dollars. But new on-demand accident insurance for adventurers gives you backup.
Late-night calories can boost recovery and set you up for an active day. Here, a nutritionist weighs in on athletes' favorite snacks.
The cliff diver competes against athletes half his age
Resistance bands offer the best bang for your buck, challenging little-used muscle groups that make a big difference
Falls happen. From skiing to bouldering, learn how to do it safely.
A promise of sustainability helped the bid from Cortina-Milan beat out Stockholm for the right to host the Games
The weight room doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's everything you need for a successful lifting practice, plus a foundational total-body workout to get you started.
From plantar fasciitis to blisters, these are the top causes of foot pain for runners
Five casual timepieces that offer a pop of color and don’t mind a swim
The 44-year-old Ironman competitor wakes up early—and we mean early—and only takes one rest day a month
After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries
HBO’s ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ gives a rare behind-the-scenes look into the professional lives of Jimmy Chin, Larry Haynes, and James Boole
Energy that tastes more like a meal than a dessert
Getting old doesn't have to hurt so much
The largest promoter in road-bike racing is backing away from what may be the sport's future
This technique might just revolutionize physical therapy
A new book argues that specialization—in sport and life—is overrated
The famed ski mountaineer on what she thinks about when she looks down
Build a foundation of comfort with these technical next-to-skin garments
Packs, cases, and other stuff that survive a good soaking
New evidence suggests that strengthening your respiratory muscles can translate to improved performance in thinner air
Earlier this year, the iconic race announced a new policy for transgender competitors. Here's how the decision came together and why it's important.