Hayden Carpenter – Independent Journalist

Humans are meant to move. Unfortunately, sedentary behavior is an unavoidable consequence of modern-day life. Extended time in a chair can lead to all kinds of negative outcomes: it’s hard on your hip flexors and your spine, and it weakens …

There are more ways to mess up the common move than you think. This guide will help you progress into a flawless lunge.

Obstacle-course races demand an array of skills: raw strength and power, muscular and cardiovascular endurance, speed and agility. As it happens, these are also the key components for most outdoor sports. Both OCR and mountain adventures involve natural human movements—running, …

Running is a great excuse to see the world. You can travel light, go far, and access places others only dream of visiting. For ultrarunner Scott Jurek, the opportunity to connect with the land and local people and cultures is …

We’ve all been there. You think that twinge is nothing to worry about. You push through. Months pass but you can’t shake the nagging pain, and Dr. Google doesn’t provide any relief. You finally admit you have a problem you …

A holistic guide to strong, healthy shoulders

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

Winter offers some of the best rock-climbing temperatures, but the high friction is useless if your fingers are too numb to feel the stone. A dip in this heated and insulated chalk bag brings the tips back to life so …

Outdoor athletes suck at squatting. Here's how to fix your form.

7 kettlebell exercises to up your strength and conditioning

Keep the cold at bay with these 9 moves that you can do anytime, anywhere

None would be where they are today without the influence of these people

Yoga inversions are easier—and more useful—than you might think

How one of the world’s largest photos is changing the way we climb Yosemite’s iconic big wall.

This basic, effective workout will build functional strength in key arm muscles

Ten exercises to improve strength, running economy, and resilience for the road or trail

Flexible, strong hamstrings are happy hamstrings

A strong back is key to just about every sport—and can help you out even when you're deskbound

Add these nine moves to your gym routine

7 exercises to improve strength, stability, and resilience for the trail