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Training & Performance

The Latest Pre-Workout Trend Isn’t Creatine or Caffeine—It’s Nicotine

Lifters and influencers are turning to nicotine pouches for a nice jolt ahead of working out. Cardiologists and exercise physiologists say it's masking fatigue, straining your heart, and setting you up for addiction—not better PRs.

Julia SullivanAugust 20, 20262

Wellness

Podcast: Is America Ready for Therme’s Supersized Health Spas?

In the latest Long Read on the Outside Podcast, Europe’s wellness giant is building Roman Bath-inspired health centers across the globe. Will its stadium-sized spas be a hit in the USA?

Frederick DreierAugust 19, 2026

Training & Performance

Thinking of Taking a Running Break? Here's a Timeline of What Happens to Your Body When You Stop.

Surprisingly, after a certain point, there's only so much fitness you'll lose.

Richard A. LovettJuly 14, 2026

Wellness

I'm a Longevity Doctor. Bryan Johnson's Diagnosis Reminds Us That Longevity Isn't About Perfection.

Bryan Johnson, the "longevity guru," has spent more than $2 million on a quest to stay young. On June 30, 2026, he disclosed that he has an autoimmune disease that causes the stomach to eat itself. As a practicing physician who helps patients live longer, believe me when I say: you absolutely don't need extreme measures to live a healthy life. Here's what actually works.

Ingrid Yang MDJuly 8, 20268

Wellness

Hot Pools, Waterslides, and Cocktails: Inside Therme’s Plan to Bring Supersized Health Spas to the USA

Therme Group, Europe’s wellness behemoth, is planning to open stadium-sized health spas across the USA. Are Americans ready for Roman baths? We traveled to Bucharest to find out.

Bill GiffordJuly 1, 20261

Training & Performance

What Can Athletes Learn From Courtney Dauwalter's Winning Streak? Joy Is More Powerful than Results.

What do the world’s best endurance athletes have in common? In his latest book, ‘The Way of Excellence,’ author Brad Stulberg explores the importance of positive emotions on training and racing.

Brad StulbergJune 23, 2026

Training & Performance

To Delay Death, Research Suggests Strength Training Just 1.5 Hours Each Week

A new study found that strength training reduces your risk of death. Certified personal trainers share the best exercises to add to your routine to hit that goal.

Jenna RyuJune 10, 2026

News and Analysis

The Last Hantavirus Outbreak in the U.S. Was in a Campground. Should Hikers Worry?

In 2012, three campers died following a hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite National Park. Do hikers need to be concerned today? Here's what an infectious disease specialist says.

Zoe GatesMay 15, 2026

Training & Performance

Can Gut Health Control Your Fitness? New Study Says It Depends on Your Sex.

Experts share just how much of a role the gut microbiome plays in performance.

Korin MillerApril 24, 2026

Training & Performance

An Ode to Running

Outside's ode to running highlights the gear, training, and mindset you need to keep you going day-to-day.

Emilee CoblentzApril 20, 2026

Wellness

I Tested Allergy Supplements for a Month. These Are the Ones That Make Outdoor Running Tolerable.

I no longer completely dread going outside to hit my favorite trails.

Korin MillerApril 18, 20261

Training & Performance

The Metric You're Probably Not Checking Before Your Outdoor Workout—and Why You Should

Keeping an eye on this will help you maximize your performance when training outdoors.

Emma LoeweApril 8, 2026

Wellness

What Your Poop Is Secretly Trying to Tell You About Your Health

Here's what doctors say to look for before you flush.

Julia SullivanMarch 26, 20263

Wellness

Listen to the Latest Longevity News and Research Here

We've put together a playlist of our most popular research-backed and expert-approved stories on healthy aging. You can listen to them anytime, anywhere.

Ayana UnderwoodMarch 13, 2026

Wellness

5 Really Good Reasons to Take a Walk in the Cold

Not only can you get access to vitamin D in some areas, but cold-weather walks have also been linked to longevity, better mental health, and awe.

Emma LoeweFebruary 26, 20262

Training & Performance

Want to Make Running a Habit? Start with This Beginner-Friendly Challenge.

Outside and Outside Run collaborated with MapMy to bring you a new challenge—The Weekly 45. The goal is to log 180 minutes of running or run-walking (slow jogging counts, too) in March. Yes, it's that simple.

Ali NolanFebruary 25, 2026

Nutrition

Eating Dinner at This Time Improves Heart Health, According to New Study

Doctors and researchers involved in the study say that this is an eating rule they can get behind.

Julia SullivanFebruary 24, 20264

Hiking

MAHA Is Coming for Your Favorite Gas Station Hiking Snack

Florida’s MAHA-aligned report used EPA standards typical for soil—not food—prompting scientists to question whether its conclusions are meaningful or alarmist.

Owen ClarkeFebruary 9, 20261

Wellness

The Sneaky Way Your Sleep Habits Are Affecting Your Health

Plus, cardiologists and sleep experts explain how a lack of sleep impacts fitness performance.

Maggie O'NeillFebruary 7, 20262

Exploration & Survival

Wellness Expert Peter Attia Admits He Used to Email Jeffrey Epstein

The longevity guru released a public statement after his name was revealed in the U.S. Justice Department’s latest batch of Epstein documents.

Frederick DreierFebruary 3, 20266

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Latest Stories

The Latest Pre-Workout Trend Isn’t Creatine or Caffeine—It’s Nicotine

Podcast: Is America Ready for Therme’s Supersized Health Spas?

Thinking of Taking a Running Break? Here's a Timeline of What Happens to Your Body When You Stop.

I'm a Longevity Doctor. Bryan Johnson's Diagnosis Reminds Us That Longevity Isn't About Perfection.

Hot Pools, Waterslides, and Cocktails: Inside Therme’s Plan to Bring Supersized Health Spas to the USA

What Can Athletes Learn From Courtney Dauwalter's Winning Streak? Joy Is More Powerful than Results.

To Delay Death, Research Suggests Strength Training Just 1.5 Hours Each Week

The Last Hantavirus Outbreak in the U.S. Was in a Campground. Should Hikers Worry?

Can Gut Health Control Your Fitness? New Study Says It Depends on Your Sex.

An Ode to Running

I Tested Allergy Supplements for a Month. These Are the Ones That Make Outdoor Running Tolerable.

The Metric You're Probably Not Checking Before Your Outdoor Workout—and Why You Should

What Your Poop Is Secretly Trying to Tell You About Your Health

Listen to the Latest Longevity News and Research Here

5 Really Good Reasons to Take a Walk in the Cold

Want to Make Running a Habit? Start with This Beginner-Friendly Challenge.

Eating Dinner at This Time Improves Heart Health, According to New Study

MAHA Is Coming for Your Favorite Gas Station Hiking Snack

The Sneaky Way Your Sleep Habits Are Affecting Your Health

Wellness Expert Peter Attia Admits He Used to Email Jeffrey Epstein

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