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ArchiveA photographer explains the transformative magic of showing up to the same creative task day after day
Scientists are finding that the subjective perception of time during exercise is more complex than expected.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a court in 2012 that doctors found a parasite in his brain. There's a聽one-in-eight chance you might have something similar. I've had one, too.
Here鈥檚 what moms say they want more than anything else
Having a high VO2 max is great, but research is showing that the key to elite performance is maximizing something called fatigue resistance
Athletes train for years to overcome pain, exhaustion, and fatigue. But some people take it too far and are never the same again.
Cycling has always been touted as easy on the knees. But actually preventing arthritis? That鈥檚 a new one.
In a recent study, transgender women athletes performed better at some strength and fitness metrics than cisgender women鈥攁nd worse at others
Who better to hold you accountable than your pup?
A new study blows up the conventional wisdom about maximum protein doses for athletes.
More than 30,000 runners celebrated the 128th annual marathon with sunshine and blue skies. Athletes from Ethiopia and Kenya dominate the elite fields.
It's the thing I see countless teachers get wrong when creating a sequence
The fitter you get, the more likely you are to feel that you can鈥檛 get enough oxygen during hard exercise
They both have benefits. Here鈥檚 how to use them to feel and perform better.
This is the race women runners have been waiting for
Contrary to what scientists once thought, even superficial cooling is enough to interfere with muscle oxygen supply.
Schools have been measuring kids鈥 fitness for decades, using now-controversial metrics like body mass index. California thinks there鈥檚 a better way.
The 1,000 Hours 国产吃瓜黑料 challenge wants to encourage kids to spend more time outside. But what about those of us who don鈥檛 have easy access to nature?聽
Not as soundly as you鈥檇 expect, actually
Short workouts can make you stronger, but longer workouts are better for building muscle, according to new research
After being diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), I wondered what was possible for my body
Look around the start line of an endurance race and you don鈥檛 see many tall competitors. Look on the podium, and you never see any. Why is that?
Avalanche victims need to be located as quickly as possible. But a newly published case report shows that occasionally, someone beats the odds.
The benefits of training your mental skills are, by definition, all in your head. So how do we prove that it works?
In her new book, 鈥楳ind Game,鈥 Julie Kliegman offers a wide-ranging look at the inner struggles of sports stars and also-rans
The quest for adequate support can make running less efficient by forcing your breathing muscles to work harder, new research finds
Experience all the Scenic City has to offer during this special race weekend
How do you make the best of a golf addiction? Add running.
Marijuana is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster
The logic is good and the anecdotes are common, but the evidence is shakier than expected, researchers find
There isn鈥檛 a ton of data on resistance training for women, so researchers pooled it to look for patterns
For 15 years, Hydro Flask has taken colors very seriously. Turns out, science agrees.
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New research suggests exercise may boost the 鈥渓ove hormone,鈥 the latest in a long line of brain-boosting molecules
Jacqueline Alnes鈥 new book, 鈥楾he Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour,鈥 is part memoir, part cultural critique of wellness and diet culture
The Bullet Journal method lives up to the hype of being both a mindfulness practice and a productivity system
The pursuit of performance in a bottle inherently undermines our attempts to get faster, stronger, and healthier, our Sweat Science columnist argues
Data from a charity ride before last summer's Tour shows some obvious differences and surprising similarities to data from the pros.
New research explores the minimum effective dose of resistance training and the health effects of overdoing it
InsideTracker鈥檚 massive database of more than 23,000 runners shows that more mileage is associated with better biomarkers
After a certain number of hours, endurance races are basically eating competitions
SIRO is partnering with Ramla Ali and Jonah Kest to develop a world-class wellness experience
Adults will take recreational cues from their children, 鈥渦nprocessed鈥 will become a marketing asset, and rodents will show us the way to eternal life.聽
It turns out you can absorb more carbohydrates than sports nutritionists thought. But does it actually make you faster?
We try to gain a competitive edge from things like nutrition, recovery, weight training, and new shoes. But what if becoming a parent does the trick?
Over the past century, 鈥渕aximal oxygen uptake鈥 has turned out to be a valuable marker of both endurance and health.
The guidelines for returning to training after giving birth are 鈥渧ague and inconsistent.鈥 That鈥檚 no surprise.
How a blend of medicine and intuitive eating can improve your relationship to food
You won鈥檛 freeze your lungs exercising outdoors this winter, but there are reasons to be cautious about inhaling extremely cold air
Want to ride like Pete Stetina? Learn how he and other top athletes use Wahoo鈥檚 latest tools and technology to achieve their goals鈥攁nd how you can too.
Fancy new midsole materials like PEBA make you faster, but at the cost of durability
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Aside from keeping you fuller for longer, protein has some other amazing benefits you don't want to miss out on
While a light jog or quick weights session might help clear out lingering congestion, there are times when exercise might actually do your body (and others) more harm than good
When to take cues from your body and rest, and when to treat soreness with medication
There are so many carbs to choose from. Here鈥檚 a breakdown.
Joint health is a cornerstone of staying active as you age. Not sure how to work on it? Start with these seven expert tips.
Brain fog doesn鈥檛 have to keep you from feeling your best. You can combat the unpleasant effects of brain fog by changing what you鈥檙e eating.
To ward off cognitive decline, a new analysis suggests that strength matters more than how much muscle you have
People all over the place are creating outrageous unofficial athletic contests that are equal parts grueling and just plain silly. What鈥檚 going on?
Want to stock your shelves to set you up for quick, nutritious meals? Look no further than these nonperishable canned foods that pack a nutrition punch.
The new science of skill acquisition can help coaches and athletes get more out of their workouts
News flash: All that data you鈥檙e mining may not be good for your health
Set a course toward a stronger you with this 30-day plan packed with expert advice and tips for training well, eating well, living well, and feeling great
More athletes are turning to the ancient tradition for relief from pain. But does it actually work?
Scientists want to know why we don鈥檛 keep getting bigger and stronger forever
Don鈥檛 let bad advice lead your immune system astray. Find out which immunity-boosting tips are nothing more than myths 鈥 and what you should actually do to stay healthy when cold.
A new federal law, the Rodchenkov Act, has the potential to dramatically clean up international sports. A case involving a Texas doping ring illustrates how the new legislation works.
After two new marathon world records, it鈥檚 time to reevaluate why marathoners are getting faster and what comes next
Toss out the marathon prediction equations. Understanding what determines ultra performance takes a whole different approach.
Watch how coach Lara Rogers helps women excel in professional running and pursue their wildest goals
Reclaim your breath to strengthen your sleep routine
All the digital training data in the world may not tell you whether your workout was any good
The correlation between physical contact with a bovine and good mental health
Replenish your energy and stay strong
A rigorous new study finds small changes in heart rate and subjective feelings of recovery. Do they matter?
After years of science failing to show the benefits of multivitamins, research has found multivitamins may benefit older adults and athletes
En el entrenamiento o en las carreras, encontrar谩s desaf铆os. Pero puedes aprender a superarlos.
While plant-based meats may sound like a no-brainer for your health, athletes need to read the fine print