We should all be spending more time outside and offline—or, in contemporary terms, touching some grass. The slang phrase emerged (somewhat ironically) on social media in recent years as a means of letting someone know they need to unplug and reconnect with the real world. Now, there’s an app for that. 　　Studies show that time spent in nature can boost...

　　Failure is a big topic in the weight lifting world these days. When you’re doing an exercise, do you need to push each set to the point that you literally can’t complete one more rep? Old-school practical wisdom says yes. More recent scientific studies have suggested that training to failure isn’t necessary, and might actually be counterproductive because it takes...

　　In the middle of training for two marathons and an ultramarathon in 2017, medical professionals diagnosed culinary arts professional turned long-distance runner, and body politics advocate Latoya Snell, with stage four rectovaginal endometriosis. In this stage of the condition, the endometrial lining grows in places it shouldn’t, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowels, bladder, and in the rarest cases,...

　　Up until now, I’ve resisted using ChatGPT, mainly because I’m terrified Ill love it too much and be even more addicted to my phone. Everyone around me swears by it, like my best friend who relies on it for healthy recipe ideas. She is among many using OpenAIs chatbot to plan weekly meals. You merely ask the bot to whip up a...

　　There are a nearly infinite number of battles on the Internet, but we at Outside get fired up over some more than others. The latest? The recent debate about whether sweatpants are poised to replace leggings, ye olde Millennial staple, as peak athleisure wear. 　　It’s a tale as old as time. The up-and-coming generation on whom the nation seems to...

　　The only problem with all the active pursuits you love? You know you can’t do them forever. But what if you could do them longer and maintain a higher level of performance now and for years to come? 　　Enter Eternal. The company is reimagining health care for people who care about staying active, bringing the kind of obsessive, athlete-focused attention...

　　With long weekends and warm weather rolling in, you’ll find me outdoors every chance I get. Honestly, I prefer glamping, but even that takes a little grit and planning. As the go-to foodie, I’m constantly tasked with prepping something hearty to energize myself and those Im with through any planned outdoor activity. Over the years, I’ve become a massive fan...

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　　While Michigan rightfully gets its share of outdoor attention, travelers looking for adventurous outings shouldn’t look past the top of The Mitten. There, in the northwest corner of Michigan’s lower peninsula, the Petoskey Area quietly harbors a surprising amount of outdoor activities linked by a handful of lively gateway communities: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Alanson, Bay Harbor,...

　　If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be short-changing the impact of your workout. To enhance your performance and prepare your body for the movements ahead, add dynamic upper body stretching to your warm-up routine. 　　Dynamic Stretching Primes Your Muscles Before a Workout During dynamic stretching, you take...

　　Getting through a full workout is tough when you haven’t properly fueled up. If you find that you’re regularly struggling with energy levels, it’s fair to wonder if you’re eating at the right frequency for your needs. 　　Some swear by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day, while others say it’s better to stick with three meals that are more...

　　The majority of mindfulness activities are calm and quiet. But sometimes, when you’re too angry, anxious, or stressed, sitting still is the last thing you want to do. 　　“When we’re in fight-or-flight mode, our nervous system wants to do something…it’s wired for movement,” says mindfulness teacher and author Rosie Acosta. Stomping your feet, screaming in the car, punching a pillow,...