gut health

We got punctured, swabbed, and wiped (yes, wiped) to determine the best on-demand health tests for athletes - no doctor’s office required.

Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff discusses a new study, which found athletes with the highest microbiome concentrations of certain bacteria had the fastest finishing times in an Ironman.

The theory of gut training has been around for over a decade, but a recent review looks critically at how much the practices can actually impact performance.

The microorganisms in your gut microbiome can affect how well you train and race. Learn the latest science on the athlete's microbiome, plus ways that you can make it work harder for you.

A pair of experiments find that mice choose to run less after taking antibiotics, even though their endurance is unchanged.