Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When I was a kid, there was a notorious Nike commercial starring baseball legends Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. In the ad, they see ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Long hikes have a way of revealing everything you forgot to prepare for. The climb that seemed manageable online feels endless in ...

Do you condition for longer hikes? There are different schools of thought about the practice. Some folks say the best training for hiking is simply hiking; others believe that weight training and ...

Whether you’re training to tackle a fourteener, a thru-hike, or just have fun on your local trails, a little gym time will go a long way toward improving your strength, stability, and resilience on ...

Targeted training tips: Outside’s certified trainer recommends seven functional exercises to help hikers handle outdoor challenges with greater strength and stability. Uphill and downhill prep: Moves ...

Welcome to week three of your hiking training plan! (Get a refresher on weeks one and two.) By now you should be feeling stronger and more flexible. Since we're halfway through the plan, it's time to ...

Nearly 40 percent of Americans struggle with back pain, making it the most common area of the body for aches. While it’s tempting to quit all activity and recuperate in bed with a heating pad, some ...