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Maintaining the ability to hit top gear after your twenties is useful even for endurance athletes, and takes specific training
Most trendy kitchen appliances are a waste of space. The air fryer is an exception.
Running alone against the clock is very different from trying to beat other runners, but untangling how our minds process the challenge is 鈥渓ike knitting with spaghetti鈥
国产吃瓜黑料 correspondent Kate Siber learned to reinhabit her body by being outdoors. But she didn鈥檛 expect that healing would also bring a new perspective on nature itself.聽
A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training
Staying in hiking shape during the off-season is a serious challenge, but it鈥檚 not impossible
Changing hormone levels affect your tendons, ligaments, and muscles, and evidence is mounting that this can influence your chances of injury
Padding from the Purple Royal converted one editor鈥檚 less than ergonomic dining-room chair into a comfy seat
Allen is a specialist when it comes to charging hard on rough trail. The new VECTIV shoe line is helping get her where she needs to go, fast.
Round out your training routine with exercises to help build explosive strength
Mental fatigue has become a hot topic for sports science researchers, but its effects remain controversial
Your diet impacts your health, but stop expecting so much from it
Three full-body movement progressions on the parallettes that you can do at home
At the 2019 World Championships, researchers gave marathoners and racewalkers swallowable thermometer pills and used thermal cameras to assess the effectiveness of hydration and cooling techniques in the heat of competition
Is it possible to stay in shape at home without spending a fortune? Wes Siler details his gym setup.
Vaccines are rolling out with increasing speed, but we鈥檒l also need effective treatments, because new coronavirus cases will be a worldwide reality for years to come. Enter Jacob Glanville, a maverick San Francisco immunologist who believes he鈥檚 found an unparalleled path to healing.
Detailed power data from sprinter Marcel Kittel and climber Tom Dumoulin highlight the contrasting physiological demands faced by different riders
A new study explores how inner monologue varies between sports, situations, and experience levels
Inundated by text messages, one millennial decided to exclusively converse through this more classic form of communication
How to embrace tough situations and use them in your favor
Tallying which articles are most frequently cited in later studies reveals the biggest trends in sports science鈥攁nd some oversights
Dialing in your nutrition when you鈥檙e on the couch can be hard, especially for an active person. Here鈥檚 what you need to know.
Unlike heat training, repeated exposure to cold doesn't necessarily help you handle winter weather better
Why Apple鈥檚 CEO wants to make health and wellness the company鈥檚 greatest legacy
A dietitian weighs in on our favorite packable midday meals
Alternatives to animal products aren't necessarily better for you
A new study plots the progression of thousands of people following an ultra-minimalist training plan. The results are impressive鈥攁t least initially.
Winning races when you鈥檙e young may seem like a good predictor of future success, but it鈥檚 not perfect
Demystifying one of the most important yet often misunderstood fitness qualities
If even pacing is so great, why do the best runners in the world always seem to have another gear at the end?
Habits and tips to help you get through anything
Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been
Forget the fancy wearables and complicated training plans. We're going back to the basics on fueling, movement, and recovery.聽
Two new studies find performance benefits from high levels of the sunshine vitamin, but they're not the final word
Spoiler: it isn't all that different from real ground beef
A journalist's efforts at reinvention reveal a surprising truth: developing new abilities is one of the most life-enhancing things we can do
A new study tries鈥攁nd fails鈥攖o predict athletic greatness with a DNA test. Thank goodness.
Correctly timing all the elements of your taper can give you an extra edge on race day
2020 is over, but your life probably hasn't changed much. Here's how to maintain a fresh start.
Most of us yearn for more freedom, but structure is key to performance
Pronation is out of favor, comfort is too vague, but maybe measuring your "habitual motion path" will guide you to a shoe that minimizes your injury risk
Top trail runners mix running and walking on steep terrain, but even scientists aren't sure how we choose which is better
We asked a range of experts how they see things shaking out during a very challenging time
A creative, challenging at-home circuit to get you fit, no matter your sport
A leading company redefines what it's actually measuring, and explains why that's what we really wanted all along
One of our editors is ready to declare this slightly effervescent libation as the perfect sports pick-me-up
Check out these titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
You can grind almost anything into a flour, but that doesn't mean you should. Here are six alternative flours that are actually worth trying.
The company's library of studio exercise classes, integrated with on-screen fitness data from your Apple Watch, launches today. Our Sweat Science columnist takes it for a spin.
Swap your protein shakes for these cozy beverages packed with protein and electrolytes
Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives鈥攂ut we also need to learn how to ignore our screens
In an extended interview for the 国产吃瓜黑料 Podcast, the CEO talks about the ways technology can help us lead healthier lives and the benefits we get from ignoring our screens
A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated
A new generation of futuristic at-home workout solutions鈥攊ncluding Mirror, Tonal, and Peloton鈥攚ere gaining steam even before the pandemic
Much more than fertility changes when menopause hits. Here's how to train through it.
After half a century of confusion, researchers have a new perspective on the transition from "aerobic" to "anaerobic" exercise
When you stop breathing, oxygen flowing to your brain actually increases鈥攁t least for a while
Dubious about the hyped-up claims of many skin-care products, one editor tried the popular Aztec Secret face mask. Now it's part of her weekly routine.
Avoid these mistakes and master the complex full-body movement
Embracing recovery will make you a better athlete. Your body is asking you to work in. It鈥檚 time to listen and respond.
A basic principle of training says you get better at the things you do most. So why does cross-training work?
Five gentle weighted moves to help you progress over time
A pro marathoner looking for a sponsor takes a scientific approach to finding the right match
Delicious meals can make extreme circumstances feel a little friendlier. These recipes from a backcountry chef are a good place to start.
Five items that made our lives easier, from a neck-saving pillow to an acupuncture set
The mental and physical benefits make it worth the extra effort
To pick their two-hour marathon team, researchers tested some of the greatest runners on the planet. Now they're revealing what they found.
Fatigue, writes our columnist, comes in two very different flavors, and fixing each requires a completely different approach
Work life got turned upside down this year, and many people are just thankful they have any job at all. But some companies have gone above and beyond to not just survive, but thrive.
Bust your gut like the gold-medal-winning cross-country skier
You don鈥檛 need an elaborate workout plan to get the most out of your resistance workout; you just need to tune into how you feel
A new review sifts through the evidence for and against hiking with poles
Whether you鈥檙e training for your first marathon, dealing with a stressful job, or simply want to improve your sleep, WHOOP鈥檚 24/7 heart-rate monitor can help you perform better every day
Elite athletes Kai Lightner and Beth Rodden endured similar challenges. Now they want to help change the culture of the sport.
Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down
A new study suggests that slow-twitch runners can handle higher mileage than fast-twitch runners before showing signs of overtraining
Proven tips from top athletes on how to nail the perfect morning adventure