Lactic acid has long been vilified, but new research shows that it doesn't impair muscle function. In fact, it might actually be good for you.
Rather than distracting me, the accessory helped me tune in.
A new study shows the once-popular marathon supplement could offer significant endurance gains.
Before you reach for sleep aids, try this short, simple bedtime meditation.
The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 claims to offer the biggest improvements in running economy since the Nike Vaporfly took the world by storm eight years ago.
Placing purposeful pressure on yourself can challenge your mind and body in a good way
The best part? You can do these in the comfort of your bedroom.
You have big training goals. Here鈥檚 how to maintain the motivation to match.
You don鈥檛 need to be a pro to care about performing at your best. Here鈥檚 how to up your game, reduce injuries, and have more fun doing what you love.
The key to flexibility, mobility, and comfort is as effective as it is affordable
Because the natural elements you'll be surrounded by can easily destroy your meds
Chronic inflammation increases as you age, but serious training can help you avoid it.
My Thai massage experience featured no table, no fluffy towels, and lots of talking. I left with more insight than expected.
For days when a gym session is off the table, a collection of at-home strength training gear can give you a full-body workout with zero wait time
New data explores the complex links between your apps, mental fatigue, and athletic performance.
Registered dietitians share the benefits of making protein stock your go-to recovery beverage
An ACE-certified trainer shares exercises to keep your muscles moving on the days you're not doing (or don't feel like doing) a high-intensity workout
The aches in your back, hips, and knees could be signs to work on your abs
The best perfumes evoke immediate emotion鈥攁nd what inspires stronger feels than a beloved outdoor landscape?
How elite running team the Brooks Beasts fuels up for spring training
For one month, I experimented with routines, supplements, and gadgets to boost my rest. Here's what worked and what didn't.
The pelvic floor contains 14 to 16 different muscles. These habits are weakening them.
Wearing sunscreen in winter may not seem essential, but the UV rays are just as strong (or stronger) on snowy slopes
Frustrated by work, climate anxiety, and the noise of daily life, I grabbed my paddleboard and set off on a 1,200-mile-long journey through North America鈥檚 waterways. What I found wasn鈥檛 just adventure, but proof that water has the power to calm the mind, connect people, and remind us what really matters.
Doctors and registered dieticians share their best tips to avoid falling for bad wellness advice on social media
I walked into my first silent meditation retreat thinking I鈥檇 entered the zombie apocalypse鈥攂lank stares, slow steps, and an eerie quiet. But by the end, I discovered a kind of peace I never knew existed.
For days when there's just not time to take an entire class
The risks of training while depleted are finally getting lots of attention鈥攎aybe too much
I walked 62,804 steps around Manhattan. Somewhere around mile 20, I realized that slowing down didn鈥檛 need to mean falling behind
It鈥檚 packed with dates, nuts, raisins, shredded coconut, spinach powder, and cinnamon鈥攁mong other delicious ingredients
Scientists tackle the challenge of maintaining qualities like high VO2 max and good running economy even when you鈥檙e tired
How personalized treatment plans can help you achieve your wellness goals
It鈥檚 either way more than you think or way less than you think, depending on which scientists you listen to
I committed to taking my laptop outside every workday鈥攏o matter the weather鈥攖o see if the well-being I felt in nature during summer could extend year-round
Infrared saunas claim to detox the body, relieve pain, and rejuvenate your skin, among other lofty promises. But do they deliver?
Fruits, veggies, flax milk, hemp seeds, and more make for a smoothie that's not too sweet, doesn't have any funky ingredients, and packs a great protein punch
Two new studies add fresh data to the debate about exercise and brain function
Expert-approved ways to warm up your ankles calves ahead of your next workout
Despite what social media leads us to believe, you can't eat your way to balanced hormones
The barrier is closer than it seems, researchers argue鈥攊f you fully optimize drafting and other logistical details.
Ditching the data and simplifying my runs for a month had some unexpected side effects. Here鈥檚 why you should try it.
If you strength train or hit the gym in general, these yoga poses will feel very familiar to you.
A good hair care routine protects your hair during and after your gym sesh
Core-strengthening can look like a lot of things鈥攅ven a yoga pose. These practices enhance stability, support, and the way you show up for go-to sport.
New data suggests that the most efficient uphill slope is steeper than you think
Whatever kind of strength training you practice, these stretches can help prevent aches and pains
Beans are in the spotlight for good reason
But first, try to not to beat yourself up over breaking your streak
Scientists take a closer look at the studies supporting links between physical activity and mental health and ask: is the evidence any good?
In anticipation of the Super Bowl, we looked into the NFL's obsession with an unexpected superfood
Instead of adding creatine to water, I decided to get creative. Here are the recipes I liked鈥攁nd those I'd skip.
Mick Jagger is in incredible shape鈥攆or a person of any age. How does he do it? I followed his training plan to find out.
What endurance athletes can learn from one runner鈥檚 close call
In a world obsessed with longevity and eternal youth, I choose old age
Here鈥檚 how Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers suggests structuring your indoor bike training
Understanding when and why men outperform women, and under what circumstances that can change, is suddenly a fraught topic.
Maybe there's no right or wrong answer
Research suggests that ingesting probiotics can improve performance and boost VO2 max, and even your mood, but experts need more proof
L.A.-based yoga studio LXR incorporates snakes into a weekly yoga class. One brave writer attended to see what all the hype was about.
Pour one out for a real one鈥攄rinking during adventure sports is so 2024
Even though it鈥檚 tempting to skip your first meal of the day, please don鈥檛, experts say
Whether you鈥檙e a skier or not, some of the most common aches and pains can be traced back to hip weakness and instability
Follow these expert parenting tips聽to share powerful experiences with your children, build a foundation for lifelong adventures, and foster a love of nature
A new study finds athletes with higher vitamin D levels are stronger, but the big picture remains murky
Power couple and record-setting hikers Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton share tips for navigating a new pursuit as a couple鈥攁nd emerging stronger for it
The clear goo is all over social media, on people's faces, and in their smoothies
When John Orth, a violin maker from Colorado, set out to break his own world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours, he had no idea he was competing against a college kid from Virginia
A new study found that people who cram all their exercise into a couple of days a week鈥攕o-called weekend warriors鈥攔eap similar health benefits as people who work out throughout the week
Winter can be a tough time for athletes. Motivation an issue? Or can鈥檛 do your favorite workout? No problem. This comprehensive guide will help you stay fit all winter long.
New data from 2.5 million marathon finishers finds that subtle changes in air quality can affect your race time
Ben Patrick is better known as the Knees Over Toes guy: a viral internet personality who believes that the oldest rule in the weight-training book is dead wrong. Our writer tried his protocol to see if it could solve his chronic pain.
New data shows that the biggest difference between elite and middling runners is how much time they spend jogging
Let鈥檚 be real. In 2025, we鈥檒l still be planning our adventures last-minute and scrolling on our phones before bed.
The rendered fat is up against butter, olive oil, and face creams in some households
Everyone knows taking time off is good for you鈥攊n theory. Maybe these new results will convince you to actually do it.
It鈥檚 time to throw your training plan out the window. Welcome to the new rules of fitness and nutrition.
This six-ingredient recipe will help you refuel ahead of your next workout
Getting yourself a new pair every so often can help you perform at your best and avoid injury