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After taking a cue from ‘My Morning Routine,’ an ϳԹ 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.
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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ 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.
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
ϳԹ 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.
Inundated by text messages, one millennial decided to exclusively converse through this more classic form of communication
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
Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been
Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery.
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
Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives—but we also need to learn how to ignore our screens
In an extended interview for the ϳԹ Podcast, the CEO talks about the ways technology can help us lead healthier lives and the benefits we get from ignoring our screens
Dubious about the hyped-up claims of many skin-care products, one editor tried the popular Aztec Secret face mask. Now it's part of her weekly routine.
Five items that made our lives easier, from a neck-saving pillow to an acupuncture set
Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip guides and athletes with a tool kit to handle the worst mental distress we encounter when we're far from help.
Work life got turned upside down this year, and many people are just thankful they have any job at all. But some companies have gone above and beyond to not just survive, but thrive.
Elite athletes Kai Lightner and Beth Rodden endured similar challenges. Now they want to help change the culture of the sport.
Grizel is using her rising social media profile to spark a more nuanced conversation on nature's power to heal
The key is to go all out on the things you feel comfortable doing
Journalist James Nestor explains how humans started breathing wrong—and why relearning this lost art is so transformative
A handful of apps are rebranding the menstrual cycle as a female athlete's untapped superpower. Here's what you need to know about them.
One ϳԹ editor added acupressure to her quiver of remedies for her mild scoliosis. It worked better than she thought it would.
Those who persist and succeed in the sport always say they weren't that good—but they got better.
When an overworked health care professional and her family needed a break, they decided to hit the highway. Here, she explains how they did it.
Updated guidelines write a prescription for exercise that may be just as important as traditional cancer treatments for maintaining—and regaining—your health