Julia Clarke

Alpha brain waves are associated with relaxation and creativity, but they could be instrumental in reaching your athletic peak

From hiking down to rafting and riding mules, we weigh up some of the popular ways to view this natural marvel and help you choose your adventure

Stretching can increase your mobility, even if scientists don’t fully understand why – but is that always the right goal?

Get all the goods on visiting geysers around the globe, from what causes them to erupt to where to find them

Stop depleting yourself with all those lunges and planks and start recovering properly after a long run with Restorative Yoga

Drones are obnoxious, creepy and disturb the wildlife as well as other hikers – please don’t bring yours on a hike

We look at the research to uncover why camping helps us feel so good

Where does fat go when you lose weight? Does it turn into muscle? We bust some common myths about where fat goes when it leaves your body

What is Nordic skiing? Is it different from cross country skiing? We clear up the confusion around these two terms

Therm-a-Rest’s bestselling sleeping pad just got some major upgrades – and it won’t take up any more room in your pack

Working out with another person is a great motivation tool, but what if that someone else is your romantic partner?

The practice of stealth camping is picking up steam on both sides of the Atlantic – but what is it, and why do people do it?

The best waterfall hikes in Yosemite National Park take you through soaking mist, rainbows and up steep granite scrambles

We discover why male deer shed their antlers, and explain why it’s best to leave them where you find them

Is there such a thing as junk miles in running? We examine the concept, and how to know if you need to be putting in all those miles

With a pair of shoes and a little flexibility around your training, you can still enjoy running on vacation and work up an appetite for all that great holiday grub

The rise of remote work has made finding housing in a ski town more difficult than ever – we speak to locals about what moving to a ski town really entails

Grab your binoculars for these 12 amazing animals your can view in Yellowstone National Park

We explain what these two climate patterns mean and how to find the best snow

Two new studies implicate fulfilling relationships and exercise with a longer and happier life – we make the case for doing them together

We take a look at the different types of e-bike on the market today, the advantages of e-bikes, and the downsides of getting that assisted boost