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Harder isn’t always better for interval training, according to a new study.
Spending less time sitting can keep your mitochondria healthier, which is good for both health and performance.
A new study puts Maurten’s hydrogel baking soda to the test in thin air, and finds (mostly) positive results.
New data sheds light on a longstanding debate.
Your metabolism adapts to save energy when you work out a lot, a new theory claims.
Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain of salt.
Staying healthy is key to the quest for glory in Milano Cortina, so athletes are deploying the latest science.
Scientists confirm that your mileage may vary in how you respond to workouts, but everyone benefits in the end.
Choosing your pace based on the physiological transition from easy to hard is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows.
New research backs this approach to avoiding running injuries.
New research suggests that ketone drinks can raise oxygen levels in the blood.
New research suggests it’s actually not about your heart.
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Scientists propose a unified framework for describing how intense your workout is
Brain fatigue really does slow you down, new research suggests
A recent randomized trial on exercise for cancer patients breaks new ground in showing the life-extending powers of a workout
New research around muscle elasticity offers some surprising insights for marathon runners—and could explain how "super shoes" actually work
A new study bolsters the claim that collagen supplements can help remodel your tendons and muscles
At Nike’s Breaking4 event in Paris, the Kenyan star clocked the fastest ever mile by a woman. Here's how she did it—and why the 4-minute mark remains elusive.
Our Sweat Science columnist is on the ground in Paris for Nike’s Breaking4 race on Thursday
A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure
Your watch or wearable isn't actually the most accurate way to determine how hard your last workout was. This completely analog method is.
A new approach to endurance training involves inhaling carbon monoxide—and is reviving old debates about dying to win
It’s not just about big muscles: scientists now believe that protein is also a recovery aid and even a fuel.
According to new research, keeping two repetitions in reserve is almost as good as maxing out every set of your strength routine.
Lactic acid has long been vilified, but new research shows that it doesn't impair muscle function. In fact, it might actually be good for you.
A new study shows the once-popular marathon supplement could offer significant endurance gains.
Chronic inflammation increases as you age, but serious training can help you avoid it.
Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you’ll live—and arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer
The latest wearables have gotten much more accurate at logging our Zzzs. Too bad researchers haven’t figured out how we should use the data.
To ward off cognitive decline, a new analysis suggests that strength matters more than how much muscle you have
Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage
A head-to-head lab showdown finds that power and efficiency depend on your preferred running surface
Research explores the differences between active and inactive twins, and why such pairs are so rare
Researchers in Japan try to figure out which miles matter most for long-distance runners
Sports medicine physicians are rethinking the relationship between damage to your body and how it feels
The mile isn’t just another race distance. It’s almost its own sport.
The latest deaths raised questions about the role of COVID, but analyses of nearly a century’s worth of climbing records suggest some consistent patterns
New research explores why you go slower and feel worse, even though you’re pushing as hard as usual
Improving your max aerobic power may come at the cost of worse efficiency, a study finds
The popular self-massage devices have a devoted following, but the evidence for their benefits is murky
To counteract caffeine tolerance, new research suggests you need to swear it off temporarily
Yes, the physiology and biomechanics of treadmill running are a little different. But how you feel about it is probably more important.
We know that cognitive function is impaired at high altitude, but it’s not entirely clear why
Military researchers have spent years calculating the energy cost of hauling a pack in various conditions. Here's how to use what they’ve found.
The myth that running causes osteoarthritis and ruins your knees has long been debunked. But what if your joints are already ruined?
A mathematical approach to flagging suspicious race times shows its worth
Two new studies remind us of what we already know but sometimes forget
It sounds hokey, but it works in the lab—and for the greatest marathoner in the world
The counterintuitive theory has pervaded books, studies, and Reddit threads and is something of a rally cry for LCHF converts. But while there may be some benefit to monitoring insulin levels, there's no need to cut out all carbs quite yet.