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In the current supershoe era, we hear a lot about which running shoes might make you a percent or two (or thre…

Time Well Spent: 8 Tweaks that Deliver Big Changes, Physically and Mentally
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I Tried Viking Recovery Hacks for a Week—and Gained a Surprising Benefit
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The Science Behind Holiday Feasting—and Why It’s Totally Fine
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The Science Behind Holiday Feasting—and Why It’s Totally Fine

I didn’t even like the pie. It was too sweet and store-bought. Still, there I was—standing barefoot in the kit…

The Surprising Reason Runners Get Lightheaded When They Stand Up
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Recover Like a Viking: Hot-Cold Baths, Lots of Dairy, and Strange Sleeping Habits
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Your Holiday Book List for Outdoor Lovers
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Your Holiday Book List for Outdoor Lovers

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Why Cooling Down After a Run Still Matters—Even If the Research Says Otherwise
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Why Cooling Down After a Run Still Matters—Even If the Research Says Otherwise

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Are Low-Carb Habits Quietly Sabotaging Your Training (and Your Health)?
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Are Low-Carb Habits Quietly Sabotaging Your Training (and Your Health)?

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4 Gentle Stretches to Restore Your Back After a Day of Sitting
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4 Gentle Stretches to Restore Your Back After a Day of Sitting

A constellation of complex factors contributes to spinal discomfort, but a common one is the time we spend sit…

Got a Trail Injury? Here’s How a Wilderness EMT Says to Handle It.
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Got a Trail Injury? Here’s How a Wilderness EMT Says to Handle It.

As a thru-hiker and medical professional, wound care and bleeding control are two of my first aid priorities o…

Can You Exercise While Taking GLP-1 Medication? Absolutely—Here’s How to Do It Safely.
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Can You Exercise While Taking GLP-1 Medication? Absolutely—Here’s How to Do It Safely.

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The Surprising Limits of Human Endurance
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The Surprising Limits of Human Endurance

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The Best Workout and Recovery Tip for Your Zodiac Sign
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The Best Workout and Recovery Tip for Your Zodiac Sign

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How Cheering Can Make Runners Faster, According to New Research
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How Cheering Can Make Runners Faster, According to New Research

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A Yoga Instructor Shares the 4 Best Stretches to Relieve Hip and Low Back Pain
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A Yoga Instructor Shares the 4 Best Stretches to Relieve Hip and Low Back Pain

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I Tried the Internet’s Best Pumpkin Protein Recipes. These Are the Only Ones Worth Making.
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I Tried the Internet’s Best Pumpkin Protein Recipes. These Are the Only Ones Worth Making.

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The Japanese Walking Trend Proves the 10,000-Step Goal Is a Myth
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The Japanese Walking Trend Proves the 10,000-Step Goal Is a Myth

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Why You Hate Running with Other People
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Why You Hate Running with Other People

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This One Trick Will Help Stop Your Thighs From Chafing—for Good
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This One Trick Will Help Stop Your Thighs From Chafing—for Good

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I Ditched My Tracker and Headphones Before a Run—The Result Was Unexpected
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I Ditched My Tracker and Headphones Before a Run—The Result Was Unexpected

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These Are My Favorite Sports Bras That Have Phone Pockets
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These Are My Favorite Sports Bras That Have Phone Pockets

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Does the 12-3-30 Walking Workout Really Beat Running? Experts Explain.
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Does the 12-3-30 Walking Workout Really Beat Running? Experts Explain.

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The Only Earbuds That Stay Secure No Matter How Hard I Train
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The Only Earbuds That Stay Secure No Matter How Hard I Train

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Some Runners Are Testing the pH of Their Pee—Should You Be Doing It Too?
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Some Runners Are Testing the pH of Their Pee—Should You Be Doing It Too?

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I Regularly Run Ultramarathons. Here's What I Eat During Taper Week.
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I Regularly Run Ultramarathons. Here's What I Eat During Taper Week.

When I’m deep in ultramarathon training, I crave two things: carbs and comfort. And nothing delivers both like…

‘Tis the Season for Fart Walks. Here's Why Taking a Stroll After Your Holiday Meal Is Really Good for You.
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‘Tis the Season for Fart Walks. Here's Why Taking a Stroll After Your Holiday Meal Is Really Good for You.

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Oura Just Added a Cumulative Stress Score—Here’s What It Actually Measures
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The 3 Most Effective Posture Exercises According to a Physical Therapist
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The 3 Most Effective Posture Exercises According to a Physical Therapist

You may not notice it happening, but that rounded shoulder position you fall into during your commute or while…

Are Massages and Foam Rolling Just a Placebo?
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Are Massages and Foam Rolling Just a Placebo?

I love a massage. You won’t see me toeing the start line of a race without one on the calendar for the followi…

The 10 Best Stretches to Loosen Up Your Lower Body
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The 10 Best Stretches to Loosen Up Your Lower Body

(Photo: Brad Kaminski; Design: Ayana Underwood/Canva) It’s no secret that runners need mobility andflexibility…

Walking for This Amount of Time Every Day Could Add Years to Your Life
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Tired of your smartwatch reminding you that you haven’t hit 10,000 steps today? It’s time to dismiss the notif…

Everyone's Obsessed with Protein, But According to Nutritionists Here's What Your Body Really Needs
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Everyone's Obsessed with Protein, But According to Nutritionists Here's What Your Body Really Needs

From cereal, chips, popcorn, water, to even your favoriteStarbucks latte, protein is being added to virtually…

The Newest Endurance Supplement Is a Broccoli Shot. But Does It Work?
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Andreas Almgren, who streaked to a new European half-marathon record of 58:41 earlier this month, swears by it…

This Is What Happens If You Don't Work Out for 3 Days, 1 Week, 1 Month, and Beyond
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This Is What Happens If You Don't Work Out for 3 Days, 1 Week, 1 Month, and Beyond

Schedules change, injuries happen, and life causes unforeseen interruptions to your plans. If you’re a dedicat…

This Fruit Isn’t Just for Pie—It’s a Secret Weapon Against Inflammation
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When you search for anti-inflammatory foods, most results suggest adding tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, str…

Your Sleep Habits May Predict Your Performance, New Study Finds
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Your Sleep Habits May Predict Your Performance, New Study Finds

Since the first issue of the journalSleepwaspublished back in 1978, over 300,000 research studies have dug int…

Practice Pace Control with This 20-Minute Progression Treadmill Workout
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9 Stretches for Pain-Relief After Backpacking
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9 Stretches for Pain-Relief After Backpacking

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15 Unfiltered Thoughts Any Backpacker Has in Yoga Class
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Yoga class is a gathering place for people from all walks of life. In the studio, niche interests are exchange…

Why Small, Local Adventures Might Be the Key to a Longer, Better Life
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It’s easy, scrolling through social media or leafing through traditional media, to think that adventure always…

60-Second Nature Rituals Can Reset Your Mental Health, Even in a City Backyard
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Inside the Wildly Expensive World of High-Tech Recovery for the Ultra-Wealthy
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Can a Vibration Plate Make Your Workout More Effective?
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Take a scroll through #FitTok in 2025, and there’s a strong chance you’ll come across someone squatting, stret…

How Mount Whitney Helped Me Overcome My Biggest Fear
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How Mount Whitney Helped Me Overcome My Biggest Fear

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This Under-$16 Moisturizer Saves My Skin Every Winter
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If You Can Do This TikTok Challenge, You Might Live Longer
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If You Can Do This TikTok Challenge, You Might Live Longer

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Science Says These Outdoor Scents Can Enhance Your Performance
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New Study Says to Eat More of This Today for Better Sleep Tonight
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It Turns Out Exercise Doesn’t Just Make You Healthier—It May Also Help Cancer Patients Live Longer
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It Turns Out Exercise Doesn’t Just Make You Healthier—It May Also Help Cancer Patients Live Longer

A few months ago, I wrotean articleabout running and colon cancer. While researching it, I came across a new s…

You Can’t Wrap Inner Peace, but Our Wellness Gift Guide Will Get Pretty Close
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You Can’t Wrap Inner Peace, but Our Wellness Gift Guide Will Get Pretty Close

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The Sweat Science Gift Guide
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4 Nutritionist-Approved Recipes to Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable Outdoors
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Can a Microbiome Test Explain My 15 Years of Gut Health Issues—and Sluggish Workouts?
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Can a Microbiome Test Explain My 15 Years of Gut Health Issues—and Sluggish Workouts?

I’ve dealt with chronic indigestion, painful burps, reflux, and bloating for the past 15 years. In 2010, I und…

I Thought I Hated Hiking—Then I Found These Boots
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Strength Training May Prevent Neural Decline, Supporting Longevity
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As we age, our body’s nervous system starts toslow down. The nerves that tell our muscles to move don’t fire a…

7 Surprising Things That Happen to Your Body When You Run a Marathon
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Anyone who’s run a marathon knows it entails a lot more than just putting one foot in front of the other. Ther…

How to Save Your Hair (From the Inside Out)
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9 Stretches to Relieve Upper Back Pain and Improve Posture
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(Photo: Stretches: Riya Davda; Design: Ayana Underwood/Canva) Now and then, I catch myself subtly squeezing my…

What Your Personality Says About Your Workout Habits
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Stuck in a Fitness Rut? This Twice-a-Week Trick Can Help You Go Longer—and Stronger
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How to Modify 6 Common Exercises If You Have Knee Pain
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Maybe your knee twinges every time you sink into a squat. Or the joint feels off when you’re doing step-ups. M…

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My first visit to high altitude didn’t go well. I was at a training camp in the French Alps, and on one of our…

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Want to Live 100 Healthy Years?
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Holiday Stress Is Showing Up in Women’s Bodies—Just Not Where You’d Expect
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This Futuristic Recovery Chamber Promised to Reset My Body. Here’s What Actually Happened.
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The Case for Taking a Break from Your Usual Workout Routine
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How Hard Is “Hard”? Scientists Finally Have a Better Answer for Athletes.
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How Hard Is “Hard”? Scientists Finally Have a Better Answer for Athletes.

When legendary sports scientist Carl Foster was honored by the American College of Sports Medicine last year,…

7 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do in Any Hotel Room, According to a Personal Trainer
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Your Training Plan Could Be Missing Something Simple
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Is a Hot or Cold Bath Better After a Workout?
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Nothing feels better than jumping into a cold pool after a sweaty run—or soaking in a hot bath to wind down af…

10 Wellness Stocking Stuffers Handpicked by Outside’s Editors
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The Truth About 6 Popular Workout Recovery Methods
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Peloton Recalls 833,000 Bikes After Riders Report Injuries
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I Cover Wellness Trends for a Living. The Great Lock-In Challenge Isn’t It.
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The Life of a Showgirl Is an Athletic Feat—Just Ask Lady Gaga's Backup Dancer
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