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When the American cyclist quit the Tour, he did exactly what an athlete should do

When you're outdoors, you tend to worry about grizzly bears, sharks, and mountain lions. But the real dangers are the parasites and microbes you can't even see. Steven Rinella has been felled by the worst of them, and he offers an essential guide to prioritizing your panic.

Although the smart sensor part doesn't actually require the swimsuit

Four ways to avoid a potentially dangerous inflammatory response

Chad Brown put down a gun and picked up a fly-fishing rod. The Navy veteran turned gear designer now wants kids and vets to heal each other on the great American waters that saved his life.

Over the past decade, ultrarunning has gone from a fringe pursuit for distance freaks to a hypercompetitive sport attracting big-time sponsors. But a mysterious training condition is suddenly plaguing its ranks, robbing a generation of top athletes of their talents and forcing victims to wonder: Is it possible to love this sport too much?

Break out of the office zoo and run wild

Seeking the high all day, every day

The gear to make you (sleep) better in bed

Instruction in the art of mindfulness is emerging in grade schools around the country to help children relax, focus, and help others. But it still has a long way to go to become part of the curriculum nationwide.

Even if you run every morning and stand instead of sit at your desk all day, you may be dying inside

Base Camp ER founder Luanne Freer talks triage, altitude illness, and body recovery.

Elite moms are crushing races just months after giving birth. Can the rest of us do that, too?

You favorite supplements—now available in powder form

Get more from your standing desk.

The science behind how logging lots and lots of miles fosters an unflappable demeanor—and how to get it yourself.

Set concrete goals, track your progress, and turn resolutions into habits.

A flask to grow old with

Marathoner Shalane Flanagan proves you actually can trust a skinny chef

Secrets to slowing down at home without giving up on adventure

Just let it snow already.

Microbes are now being hawked to athletes to prevent sickness and improve recovery. We talked to several experts to separate hype from fact.

You just have to tweak your training and eating habits. Here’s how.

Maybe. But first, don't assume you're actually iron deficient.

Discover Mount Hood at the bottom of your empty beer glass.

For the first time, the energy-boosting adhesives are being marketed specifically to athletes. Here's what you need to know about them.

Turns out your favorite dirtbag climbers aren't the only gross thing hanging out at the local wall.

We need standards in place to ensure we’re buying in-season produce from the growers themselves.

So conquer it with these six tips from cycling’s comeback queen, Alison Tetrick.

Our test subject spends two uncomfortable weeks getting too close to everyone in his life

We sacrificed our dignity in a Zumba class, but gained a new appreciation for ostentatious exercises and Top 40

It doesn't take much to feel like you've gotten away.

No one's life is Instagram-perfect. Would we be better off sharing the mundane and unattractive parts of ourselves?

Step away from the smartphone. Gaining control over your screen time doesn't have to mean swearing off all electronics—just setting a few sane rules. Do it, and you'll be happier in the end.

The key to contentment lies in these cute drawings.

These simple strategies will lift your mood, get you outdoors, and help you spend more time doing what you love.

There's no scientific evidence proving that salt therapy will make you a better athlete. But it can have some surprising health benefits that have nothing to do with the respiratory system.

Bottom line? Eat like an elite to maximize health and performance.

What man's best friend can teach us about being content

Stephanie Gilmore was a world-champion surfer when a brutal attack by a stranger nearly ended her career. Now she's back on top, with a sixth world title, and reveals how she found happiness again—in the most unexpected places.

Being in the zone. Zenning out. Whatever you call it, concentrating so deeply you don't even realize it is sublime.

Keri Herman only started skiing seriously in her senior year of college. Now she's an Olympian. Here's how she turned her late start into a competitive advantage.

Because no one podiums at noon or tags a summit at dusk without a proper first meal

Used to be you had to live at altitude to adapt to it. But new research suggests that by training your respiratory muscles, you can teach yourself to perform better with less oxygen.

The smart way to drink beer

There's nothing wrong with tuning into a show while you're on a trainer. It can actually have some surprising benefits—if done in moderation.

Save the world in style.

Room for you and a few friends

Why even the healthiest athletes stock their carts with Lucky Charms and Ben & Jerry’s—and how to beat the junk-food craving once and for all.

Ski slopes are hard enough to navigate without injury. Don’t let your snack be a liability too.

The weirdest teardrop trailer we've ever seen

Want to undo the damage of your desk job in 10 minutes? Crawl like a kid and start spinning like a Sufi monk.

Exactly what alcohol does to athletic performance

What to do when it's dark and frigid outside? We have some ideas. For starters, try building a backyard sauna, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, mixing up a powerful cocktail, joining a mountain race, creating the perfect cabin fire, learning to dogsled, swinging a war hammer, kicking back with a classic adventure book, or escaping to a tropical island. Just hurry up—spring will be here before you know it.

Breakthrough therapies are helping athletes recover from injuries previously thought untreatable. But many doctors remain unaware of the advancements.

Six surprising reasons to sweat that go far beyond vanity.

Yoga just entered the digital age.

Something about messing up has us tiptoeing around mistakes, but embarrassment can help us get ahead by making risk-taking seem a little less risky

Nothing in this world is certain, except death, taxes, and traffic on the morning commute

Sitting is the new smoking—but the cure isn’t just more standing

Even if it means eating a bar on the bike

Cue: A sleep deficit, a Saturday morning. Reward: Fun dreams, self-awareness, less stress.

It’s not just for elite athlete. Training alone—in the right dose—will make you a faster and more resilient athlete.

Specializing in one sport will take you only so far. To really break through, you'll need to branch out.

Surprise! You'll lose weight and end up with less screen time.

A four-step plan for maximizing your productivity

Cue: Your iPod dock set up by the door. Reward: Serenity, more intuitive pacing.

Make those nebulous resolutions last by turning them into habits. The key? The right reward.

Take a random day off—it’ll work wonders for your happiness and health

But not just for the caffeine

Your bowl of oatmeal may get boring, but it’s the key to better meal choices throughout the day

Need an alarm to wake up? Find a clock.

There have never been so many innovative solutions for sleeping in public

Because even a great pair of socks can make getting fit more doable

Fact-checking trusted training maxims

More protein than beef. More omegas than salmon. Tons of calcium, antioxidants, and vitamin B. In their secret R&D lab, the scientists at Beyond Meat concocted a plant-protein-based performance burger that delivers the juicy flavor and texture of the real thing with none of the dietary and environmental downsides.

What's around your wrist can affect how much is in your wallet

I'm sick and shouldn't take my flight. How can I avoid paying expensive rebooking fees?

One of the most surprising heroes of World War II was a pint-sized shepherd nicknamed The Clown—and his fitness wisdom can change your life.

Ill-chosen goals put you at risk of injury and burnout. Here's how to avoid that fate in seven easy steps.