Running outside is very variable. ‘You will alter stride length based on many things, for example, the road layout or ...

If this summer feels super warm to you, that's probably because it is. Crazy-high temperatures in a lot of the country are the new normal, thanks largely to climate change. In fact, June 2025, was the ...

Q: I prefer to exercise outside, but when the air quality is poor, I’m concerned about the potential health effects. What should I do? Across the country, smoke from wildfires — including the Canadian ...

Outdoor exercise offers benefits that go beyond physical conditioning. Natural environments positively influence mood and ...

It turns out my mom was right all along. When I was growing up she would always tell me I had to get outside and do stuff. Now, it has to be admitted that part of my mom's wish to have me outside the ...

For those who do not enjoy working out in a gym, choosing to exercise outdoors can make a great alternative. To get started, build on what you enjoy. If that is hiking or biking, take longer walks and ...

Temperatures have cooled a little since NASA data showed that July 22 was the hottest day on record and July possibly the hottest month of all time. But it’s still sweltering in many parts of the ...

When a friend spotted the red lump on Georgie Rutherford’s left arm in May 2019, the 34-year-old professional triathlete brushed off her pal’s concern—and forgot it was even there. But four months ...

Breaking into a sweat when you’re working out is great. Breaking into a sweat the second you step outside to head out on your daily jog, or post-dinner stroll around the neighborhood, because it’s ...

When air quality is poor, fine particulate matter (PM 2. 5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and other contaminants can travel deeper ...