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Running with your dog offers great health benefits for you and your four-legged friend. Here's what we know.
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’t get enough oxygen during hard exercise
They both have benefits. Here’s 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’ fitness for decades, using now-controversial metrics like body mass index. California thinks there’s a better way.
The 1,000 Hours ϳԹ challenge wants to encourage kids to spend more time outside. But what about those of us who don’t have easy access to nature?
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’t 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, ‘Mind Game,’ 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’t 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 “love hormone,” the latest in a long line of brain-boosting molecules
Jacqueline Alnes’ new book, ‘The Fruit Cure: The Story of Extreme Wellness Turned Sour,’ 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’s 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, “unprocessed” will become a marketing asset, and rodents will show us the way to eternal life.
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, “maximal oxygen uptake” has turned out to be a valuable marker of both endurance and health.
The guidelines for returning to training after giving birth are “vague and inconsistent.” That’s no surprise.
How a blend of medicine and intuitive eating can improve your relationship to food
You won’t 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’s latest tools and technology to achieve their goals—and how you can too.
Fancy new midsole materials like PEBA make you faster, but at the cost of durability
…including a Rice Krispie Treat for adults
Whether you’re hoping to build muscle, combat hunger or simply better your overall wellness, upping the protein in your first meal of the day can be key
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 pain relievers
There are so many carbs to choose from. Here’s 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’t have to keep you from feeling your best. You can combat the unpleasant effects of brain fog by changing what you’re 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’s 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’re 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’t keep getting bigger and stronger forever
Don’t let bad advice lead your immune system astray. Find out which immunity-boosting tips are nothing more than myths – 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’s 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
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, encontrarás desafíos. 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
A new study of athletic career trajectories finds that early success is less meaningful than you’d think
We often focus so much of our stretching on our legs, but athletes need to focus just as much time and energy on their upper body
Researchers assess the potential benefits—and downsides—of the hundreds of bioactive compounds in your morning brew
Vitamin B12 is an important player in keeping your engine running and your energy levels up. Find out which foods can increase your intake naturally.
Find essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium in everyday fruits
Here’s what the experts say
Broadly labeling a certain cuisine as “unhealthy” is not only wrong—it’s also harmful
A trainer breaks down her go-to moves to maintain healthy hip abduction