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The Anxious Competitor's Guide to Staying Calm
You meticulously plan your increase in miles or speed. It’s just as critical that you develop a routine to help your mind productively transition into race mode.
How to Shop for Your First Mountain Bike
It all comes down to what’s right for you, your trails, and your ambitions. Here’s everything you need to consider (and answer) to get your first set of wheels.
Can Cannabis Really Help You Heal?
As the legalization for medicinal marijuana continues to pass across the U.S.—31 states as of September 2018—we had to take a closer look at what exactly makes this particular shade of green good for you. Here's what we discovered.
The Ultimate Guide to Footwear for Off-Season Hiking
Summer hikes are all sunny trails and summit picnics. In the winter, that same trek can be riddled with opportunities for freezing, slipping and post-holing in deep snow. But, getting outside in a season that usually has us hunkered down inside can feel liberating and downright serene. The secret to spending less time fighting the elements regardless of the season is the same: better gear.
Most Men Don’t Realize They’re Depressed. Here’s How to Recognize the Signs and Seek Help.
Real talk: Some 30% of men will suffer a bout of depression at some point in their lifetime. So chances are at least a few of your friends—and possibly you—have struggled with depression. And yet, we’re willing to bet you can’t name which of your fellow friends or family members might also struggle with it.
Yes, you can go vegan and get jacked. Here’s how.
Your guidebook on how you can give up pretty much every source of protein you probably eat right now and still get totally ripped.
The Best Ski Towns to Visit if Half Your Friends Can’t Ski
Unless 100% of your family or friends is equally obsessed with shredding all day, chances are at least one person spends the majority of the ski trip downing Irish coffees in the lodge. If you want to make everyone happy—and save someone from a monstrous hangover—look at ski towns that offer non-skiing activities to excite and entertain.
Shoot Better Adventure Photos!
Heading out for a summer adventure? Become a sharper shooter with our advice from top pros, like Jimmy Chin and Kevin Russ.
12 Carry-on Essentials to Help You Stay Healthy While Traveling
Don't get sick on your next trip.
Why Every Athlete Should Aim To Optimize Mitochondrial Production
The workout and health benefits to be had are worth the basic biology lesson.
8 Pros on the Winter Gear They Can't Hike Without
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Day hiking in the summer often requires little more than water and a good pair of shoes. Traversing the same trails in the winter is different. It calls for a whole separate set of skills—and gear—to avoid slipping and post-holing. From footwear to yummy snacks, here are some recommendations from professional and ex...
The fit guy's guide to rhabdomyolysis
So you like to slay all day in the gym? Great—but make sure you're not at risk for 'rhabdo,' a potentially dangerous overtraining condition.
16 New Year's Resolutions to Improve Your Sex Life
You’ve already got mind and body covered in your New Year’s resolutions, but what about your sex life?
Everything You Need To Know About Using Hypnosis For Weight Loss
This isn't Hollywood—you won’t turn into a zombie or cluck like a chicken. But you might learn to keep your weaknesses from winning.
How to Treat Pain Without Painkillers
Rather than turn to things like aspirin and ibuprofen—which up your risk of acute kidney damage, oxidative stress, or hyponatremia while competing—try one of these all-natural ways to soothe soreness in the days leading up to your goal race or when that pain starts to creep in halfway through.