Hypothermia is more common (and more complicated) than you might think. We break down the complex science behind what happens as you approach the temperature danger zone and how you can help yourself.
GPS smartwatches and fitness trackers work so seamlessly that it’s easy to take for granted the intricate cosmic efforts required to make it happen.
From beef broth and brandy to lab-engineered nutrition, fueling endurance sports is an ever-evolving endeavor.
A first-of-its-kind study compiles all the ingredients needed to succeed at an elite level. But there’s still that intangible “it factor” that’s harder to quantify.
Chemistry labs, ergonomics, thermoregulation—even the Manhattan Project (yes, that one): The research on wetsuits spans decades, but which is best?
If a claim is too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s how to analyze bold promises like an expert.
Why isn't there enough research on women?
How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.
A look inside the great hydration debate.
Why do we choke? Why doesn’t positive self-talk always work? Why does swearing help us deal with pain?
Only if it can also change their mindset.
Inside the quest to hack the heat.
Do high-tech prosthetics give runners a competitive advantage?
To study cannabis in sport is to navigate an obstacle course of controversy, contradiction, and a maddening tangle of red tape.
More than 40 years after two jockstraps were stitched together, researchers are finally starting to understand how to build a better sports bra.
The majority of triathlon deaths happen in the swim. These researchers are trying to find out why—and how to prevent them.