Endurance Training Might Not Be Your Aging Brain’s Magic Bullet
We love to think of tri training as the fountain of youth, but new studies show that there are limits to how much endurance sports can boost the brain as we grow old.
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Running’s Latest Secret Brain Ingredient Is Oxytocin
Just in time for Valentine's Day, new research suggests swimming, cycling, and running may elevate levels of oxytocin, the latest in a long line of brain-boosting molecules.
Triathlon Training Actually Reshapes Your Brain. So, Can We Make Our Minds More Aero?
Neuroscientist Dr. Daya Grant explains how endurance training literally alters the structure of the brain.
A Neuroscientist Asks Triathletes, “What’s The Point of Racing?”
A neuroscientist explains why triathletes constantly feel the need to chase yet another finish line - and how to break the cycle and find meaning and satisfaction this offseason.
Study: Lifting “Mental Weights” Post-Exercise Makes You Faster
Ever hear of brain endurance training? Scientists say it just might be the key to unlocking next-level speed and endurance.
Science-Backed Ways to Make Racing Feel Easy (When it’s Anything But)
Gritting your teeth is not your only solution when race day gets hard. Utilize these effective techniques from psychology and neuroscience to make the experience less difficult.
A Neuroscientist Explains How to Invoke the Power of Clutch and Flow States
It turns out "the zone" is a very real, very specific psychological thing, and for triathletes who learn to harness clutch and flow states, it can be the key to massive performances and workouts.