There’s compelling evidence that dogs experience "runner's high," a euphoria-inducing buzz experienced by regular runners and other athletes. Continue reading →

A new study shows that people make better food choices when they know how many miles they'd have to walk to burn the calories. ->

Attacks on a new obesity study say more about sensationalist journalism and knee-jerk reactions than the study itself. ->

Just because you're not one of those iSomething owners doesn't mean you need to miss out on all the fun. Make sure the packing list for your next adventure includes loading up on some free outdoors apps for your Android phone. Check out some of these great applications and add a little something ex...

So the big game is coming up and the best football players in the world are getting ready to fight for the right to call themselves champions. And while you'll most likely be watching the Super Bowl from your couch, hopefully you'll feel inspired to take your fitness routine up a notch once the clo...

As winter sets in, the indoors beckon to us. Three months of freezing temperatures, snow, wind and ice? Better just ride it out in front of the fireplace with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate. If that sounds right to you, you should reconsider. There are lots of reasons to get outside [...]

Mixed martial arts fighters are among the toughest athletes out there -- the sport works every muscle, and then some. To be successful, you need a lot of toughness, brute strength, and the techniques to outfight your opponent. But you also need exceptional speed- fights are won or lost in an instan...

You may not ever attempt to walk a tightrope across Niagara Falls, but if you're looking to increase your balance, get a little exercise and have some fun, then it's time to try slacklining. If you thought slacklining and tightrope walking were basically the same thing, you couldn't be more wrong. ...