The Supershoe Revolution Continues. Here’s What the Latest Research Says.
Scientists consider individual variability and the pros and cons of training in racing shoes.
Sweat Science
Yes, Even Slow-Twitchers Can Build Bigger Muscles
New data finds that endurance- or speed-oriented muscle fibers don’t determine how you respond to strength training.
The Hidden Factor That Explains Easy Run Pace
Most people run the same pace regardless of how far they’re running, according to new research.
10 Rules for Altitude Training
Researchers look back on the lessons from 25 years of “live high, train low.”
There’s a New Reason for Athletes to Consider Muscle-Oxygen Sensors
The latest research suggests that muscle oxygen can detect exercise thresholds, with no blood required.
There Might Finally Be a Cure for Overtraining
The real magic of much-hyped ketone supplements, according to Belgian scientists, is how they enhance recovery.
What It Takes to Stay Warm on Cold-Water Swims
While trying to qualify for an English Channel crossing, swimmers swallowed ingestible thermometers. They got really cold.
Most People Get Slower with Age. But Is That Inevitable?
Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage.
The Case Against Listening to Your Body
Researchers test the assumption that top athletes are more sensitive to internal cues, with surprising results.
The Next Big Performance-Booster Is…Baking Soda?
Has Maurten finally figured out how to harness the power of baking soda without paying the gastrointestinal price?
There’s New Evidence That Collagen Might Help Your Tendons
With the right building blocks, connective tissue might just repair itself after all.
Sweat Testing 101
A simple sweat test could be the difference between a great race and a disaster. Learn about why and how to get it done.
This Sweat Patch Could Be a Race Nutrition Game-Changer
Scientists have developed a wearable sweat patch that could allow endurance athletes to adjust their hydration plan during a race by measuring the rate of fluid and electrolyte loss in real time.