Does the thought of doing a long swim set typically make you groan? Are you always looking for ways to put off that track workout? Reach into our bag of scientific tricks to get your brain on board with your body.
Stress, nerves, time zone changes, unfamiliar surroundings—the week before your race is loaded with sleep saboteurs. Here's how to get some solid shut-eye ahead of your big day.
Athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Lionel Sanders are pushing triathlon (and themselves) to new levels by breaking down pain barriers. How do they do it, and what can everyday triathletes learn from them? A neuroscientist explains.
Stress is necessary for growth, but too much stress can impede your progress. Here’s how to find (and stay in) your stress sweet spot for optimal performance.
Don't rush to return to training after a concussion! Dr. Daya Grant explains how to recover from a concussion and return to training safely.
Ever forgotten to hydrate during a swim workout? Or run straight through an aid station because you didn’t feel hungry and regretted it later? Of course you have—and there’s a neuroscientific explanation for that.
Research shows your swim, bike, and run training is just as good for the brain as it is the body. Dr. Daya Grant breaks down the science of your brain on triathlon.