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The humble plank is the single most effective training exercise for your core musculature
Round out your training routine with exercises to help build explosive strength
Three full-body movement progressions on the parallettes that you can do at home
The decade-long hunt captured the world's attention, but when it finally ended in June, everyone still wanted to know: Who had solved the mystery? This week, as legal proceedings threaten his anonymity, a 32-year-old medical student is ready to go on the record.
A socially distant competition can be just the right amount of motivation
Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down
Use tempo and isometrics to improve your bodyweight routine
You can do more with this simple training tool than you think
A step-by-step guide to help you build up to the ultimate lower-body move
A sentimental look at the best piece of gear for hauling your child
Build strength, train cardio, and break a sweat at home with minimal equipment
8 minimalist strength exercises from alpinist Anna Pfaff, for when you're waiting out the weather—or a pandemic
Sitting all day wreaks havoc on the body. Here's how to reset and recenter.
This exercise routine from legend Robert Killian focuses on functional strength and mobility, you can do it almost anywhere, and little to no equipment is required
A holistic guide to strong, healthy shoulders
The military is rethinking physical training and overhauling its classic fitness test. Think you have what it takes?
Cross-training is key for improving performance, recovery, and resilience, whether you're running on the road or on the trail
After a long day on the slopes, these 7 moves (which can be done at the bar) will help you recover and stay injury-free
10 exercises to make you strong, fast, and explosive on the hill
This basic, effective workout will build functional strength in key arm muscles
Ten moves to improve strength, running economy, and resilience for the road or trail
A strong back is key to just about every sport—and can help you out even when you're deskbound
7 exercises to improve strength, stability, and resilience for the trail
It's not good enough to simply keep one with you while you're on the water. You've got to know how to work it.
This summer, get your kids off the couch and get swole
Up your game with these moves that translate to the vertical realm
Loosen up, already. These nine moves offer a full-body stretch designed specifically to offset running.
The weight room doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's everything you need for a successful lifting practice, plus a foundational total-body workout to get you started.
Don't be a kook. Here's a crash course in surf etiquette.
I beat the snot out of it to see how it holds up
Any type of athlete can steal these moves
Work and play both stress the neck and shoulders. Here's how to recover.
It's the world's most convenient workout. And the possibilities are endless.
The simple system is all you need for an effective full-body workout
We've been testing Backcountry's touring kit. Here are our thoughts.
These favorites fit larger-busted women without squishing or bunching up
The 20-year-old faced three wildlife attacks within 36 months
Uberlight and able to take moisture in stride, a new breed of synthetic down is changing the winter jacket for good
Five exercises that will guarantee you have the strength to adventure all weekend, well into your eighties
It's not just an upper-body exercise. Nail your form, then try these variations to improve your stability and strength from head to toe.
It takes one piece of equipment to build strength, endurance, and total-body power
Pair your regular workouts with this outdoor-friendly routine for superior strength, stability, and endurance
Yoga just entered the digital age.
How a man wrongly convicted for murder spent nearly a decade in prison—and emerged as a fitness guru.
Challenge your friends to a grueling drill-based challenge, then whoop their butts.
This may not be the answer you’re looking for, but it’s the truth: The most effective way to get back into shape (and stay that way) isn’t by just doing one magic move over and over. The good news? You may not have to work out more than or…
Huston just left the country for his expedition to Ellesmere Island
What is the proper technique for an overhead squat? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
I have very underdeveloped pectorals to the point that they are almost breast like. I run and workout often but it doesn't seem to help much. What can I do to fix this problem?
In which the author undertakes a grandiose experiment: to discover whether a regularly imbibing, socially smoking, still carousing 37-year-old can transform himself into a competitive athlete. Guess what? He did. Follow his plan and you can, too.
“When you sit down on an exercise machine, with your back against chair, you tend to shut down the rest of your body,” warns Laird Hamilton. “You want strength that you can actually control and apply.” It’s called functional strength, and it dictates the way you should lift weights. Here’s…
I am a runner and not interested in going to the gym. What results could I get if I did, say, 20 regular push-ups, 20 wide-grip push-ups and ten tricep push-ups every day?
Think of this as your adventure tool box: We’ve got the strength moves you need for peak performance, from core training to flexibility building to explosive power drills. Ramp up your fitness plan with these six workouts, guaranteed to get you buff—and ready to play outside.
Here's the deal: Ten breakthrough workouts from the best fitness experts and coaching pros around. Great tips for nutrition, gear, and fine-tuning your form. Killer ideas to keep you motivated. Ten high-performance meals you can prepare in less than ten minutes. It's everything you need to start fresh, keep your options wide open, and realize your fitness dream