Science

Many endurance athletes don't eat enough protein. Here's what you need for optimal performance and recovery.

New data explores the complex links between your apps, mental fatigue, and athletic performance.

Your watch can provide much more insight than just splits, distance and pace.

"If all it took to improve race times was dropping weight, triathletes would just lean into the lettuce in the weeks before a competition and get prepared for the podium. There’s more to it than that."

When it comes to the amount of carbs endurance athletes should consume, new science brings a new perspective to the table.

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

An enlightening new study revealed just how prevalent the toxic class of PFAS compounds are in smartwatch wristbands. Here’s what triathletes need to know.

A new study finds athletes with higher vitamin D levels are stronger, but the big picture remains murky.

After making headlines at the Tour De France last year, carbon monoxide supplementation is under the microscope. Emergency room physician and triathlete Dr. Jeff Sankoff sheds light on this risky practice.

Wondering what you missed for triathlon stories in 2024? We recap the 12 most-read stories so you can catch up before the new year.

Scientists have developed a molecule that mimics the benefits of exercise. What does that mean for those of us who actually exercise?

Disgruntled drivers can pose race-day risks to triathletes, while their voices could also influence future events. A psychology professor explains road rage and what athletes and organizers can do.

Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff looks at a new study that looks at static stretching versus foam rolling for flexibility.

"Stop and smell the flowers" isn't usually something included in triathlon workouts - but maybe it should be.

A new study looks at how accurate smartwatches are at detecting swim strokes, measuring run and bike distance, and reading heart-rate data. The results are surprising.

Omius, a small U.S. startup, claims its cooling headband boosts athletic performance — but independent researchers aren’t so sure.

Rear hydration solutions are notorious for either being cumbersome or ejecting water bottles. Learn how to keep your bottles securely behind your saddle.

Warming up your body is good, but there's now evidence that warming up your mind could be just as important. Get your mind ready to go with these evidence-backed pre-race routines from neuroscientist Daya Grant.

As the number of Americans belonging to a house of worship declines, some athletes are finding a new sense of spirituality in swim, bike, and run.

A recent study found short-course triathlon performance improved after the COVID-19 pandemic. But was this due to different training and racing patterns during peak pandemic, or is triathlon just a sport that was already getting faster?

Your expensive aero helmet could actually be slowing you down. An aerodynamicist explains why aero helmets have evolved (yet again) and how to use them right.

A new study looks at the reasons why triathletes buy the gear they do - and it has very little to do with it being the "best." Mental health researcher Jill Colangelo explains how anxiety and superstition fuel gear purchases (and how to make smart, rational decisions before your next race).

A new study on heart health in endurance athletes over 50 brings concerning and reassuring findings on the "reverse J-curve" effect of exercise and cardiac events. Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains.

We break down a handful of studies on both pros and age-group triathletes to answer the age-old question: What matters the most - the swim, the bike, or the run?

The authority on aerodynamics to pros like Lionel Sanders breaks down basic aero terms, aerodynamic science, why it all matters, and what you should be focusing on to (actually) get faster.

A team of researchers wanted to know how many triathletes were getting poor sleep. The answer? All of them. The experts share why - and what to do about it.

Having a high VO2 max is great, but new research is revealing that the key to big performances is maximizing something else. What can triathletes learn?

The fitter you get, the more likely you are to feel that you can’t get enough oxygen during hard exercise.

You’ve probably seen advertisements for colostrum supplements…well, everywhere. But do they live up to the hype? Registered Dietitian Matt Kadey explains what athletes need to know about colostrum.

Women have always crushed it at endurance events, but Michelle Vesterby’s recent dominant overall win at Ultraman Arizona has us asking - why are women so darn good at going super long?

Triathletes looking to predict a race-day swim split off times clocked in the pool should read this first.

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.

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.

New research shows that CBD oil does not prevent nor treat delayed onset muscle soreness. But will that matter to those who swear by it?

"There’s pressure to do it all, to be ‘super mom’ with the perfect house, the perfect life. It’s an unhealthy narrative, but social media, especially, makes it hard to ignore.”

Neuroscientist Dr. Daya Grant explains how endurance training literally alters the structure of the brain.

We break down the data from real-time aerodynamic drag testing to finally put an end to the confusion of the most aero way to carry water on the bike.

Fancy new midsole materials like PEBA make you faster, but at the cost of durability

Some argue asthma inhaler use by healthy individuals falls under the umbrella of "grey doping." But new research suggests otherwise, in certain conditions.

Modern running shoes are designed for injury prevention and comfort - but does that come at a cost? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff breaks down the results of a new study on how the footwear you choose might affect the way you run - for better and for worse.

Scientists want to know why we don’t keep getting bigger and stronger forever.

Not all super shoes boost performance equally, and slower runners may not see the same benefits as faster ones

In swimming, cutting drag is the best way to get faster. A new study says mental drag - caused by using social media pre-workout - should be the first to go.

Dr. Iwan Hächler hates foggy goggles - so much, that he's made it his scientific mission to stop goggle fog once and for all.

You can donate blood without sacrificing hard-earned training gains - Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains how to time your blood donation for minimal impact on training and racing.