Training & Performance
ArchiveWinning 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?
Two new studies find performance benefits from high levels of the sunshine vitamin, but they're not the final word
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
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
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
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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.
A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated
Much more than fertility changes when menopause hits. Here's how to train through it.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Biology suggests that decades of running should invariably blow out your knees. Scientists are trying to understand why that doesn鈥檛 happen.
Even compared to athletes from other sports, endurance athletes have a unique relationship with discomfort
This expert advice will help you get out of a rut and take your skills to a new level
You're never too old鈥攐r too good鈥攖o brush up on your technique
A new study asked coaches to rank the most economical runners after watching video footage. It didn't go well.
This three-move bodyweight routine is all you need to improve athletic ability
Experienced runners tend to match their breath and stride patterns, but trying to do it deliberately may backfire
Five simple strategies to stay motivated as the seasons change
How the practice continues to comfort the former big-wall climber after a life-changing spinal injury
The disruptions of 2020 mean that there鈥檚 an unusually large crop of endurance-related books hitting shelves this fall
A new analysis casts doubt on the idea that people are born as "responders" or "non-responders" for training in thin air
A handful of apps are rebranding the menstrual cycle as a female athlete's untapped superpower. Here's what you need to know about them.
A new study suggests that strength training is more important than electrolytes for preventing cramps
It鈥檚 the one training metric virtually all runners track, but running scientists think we can do better
We鈥檝e partnered with WHOOP and Tracksmith to create a first-of-its-kind running recovery program鈥攁nd we want you to join.
With a little help from technology, Joshua Cheptegei took down the 5,000-meter world record in Monaco last week
After a controversial Australian study's negative findings about low-carb, high-fat diets, scientists made adjustments and ran the study again
Keep your fingers, shoulders, and back happy with these nine strength and mobility moves
After an exhaustive search of the literature, researchers conclude that, well, it's complicated
When the going gets tough, which sensation actually slows you down?
The ability to sustain a high rate of energy burn for a prolonged period of time may help ward off cancer
The hotter it is, the closer we come to the ever elusive goal of besting the horse鈥攚hich supports the evolutionary "born to run" hypothesis
Use tempo and isometrics to improve your bodyweight routine
Three new studies explore iron patches, injections, and dose frequency
Sweaty workouts do enhance your endurance, according to a new theory, but it may take longer and function differently than previously thought
To mark the start of his sixties, Will Turner swam, biked, and ran 14,765 miles, many of which took place through iconic national parks and public lands. Here are the most stunning photos from his "races."
A new aerodynamic analysis runs the numbers on exactly where to run when you鈥檙e behind someone else
Put that bouncy desk chair to work with this full-body strength routine
When CEO Greg Glassman retired after making inflammatory comments about George Floyd, many in the fitness community weren't surprised. But where the popular fitness business goes from here is anyone's guess.
A decade after 'Born to Run' made them famous, anthropologists take another look
A new study uses the training data you upload to sites like Strava to estimate the "critical speed" that determines your race performance
'Working Woman's Trans BC Enduro' follows two cyclists as they prepare for a six-day mountain-bike race in the Kootenay Range
A professional climber dishes her secret sauce to mastering this dicey move
With the right approach, you can come out of summer running stronger and fitter聽
To figure out how your body will respond in hot conditions, consider your 鈥減hysiological equivalent temperature鈥
You can do more with this simple training tool than you think
The cycling world has turned its eye toward an obscure challenge called Everesting
Maybe the debilitating effects of chronic overtraining syndrome are in your muscles after all, not your head or your hormones
How Colorado-based mountaineer聽Erin Parisi is preparing to bag all seven peaks
To perform the ultimate lower-body move, you need to follow this progression
Miss your go-to barre studio or lifting weights at the gym? Bring some structure into your living-room workouts with these videos that are 国产吃瓜黑料 tested and approved.
Physiologists from around the world share their pet theories and crazy ideas on what it will take to break records
A new study of female athletes sees big strength gains from twice-a-week lifting
Most endurance events are canceled for the summer, but Spartan Race will hold its first event since the pandemic from June 13 to 14 in Florida
Researchers put the four main running power devices through a series of tests and picked a clear winner
Inversions might seem intimidating at first, but the handstand pose is an attainable goal for any active person with the right mindset
How Sarah Herron found herself in the mountains, then helped others do the same
The Leadville 100 is an iconic mountain-bike event that puts racers through a course covering 100 miles and 12,000 feet of elevation change
Beth Rodden opens up about her decades-long struggle with her body and climbing
Anna Levesque uses yoga to slow down and fight self-doubt