New Research Says Endurance Athletes Need Protein, Too—And a Lot of It
Many endurance athletes don't eat enough protein. Here's what you need for optimal performance and recovery.
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Endurance Athletes, Have We Been Doing Carbs Wrong This Whole Time?
When it comes to the amount of carbs endurance athletes should consume, new science brings a new perspective to the table.
Why Athletes Should Think Twice About Vitamin D Supplements
A new study finds athletes with higher vitamin D levels are stronger, but the big picture remains murky.
Olympic Champions Are Wearing This $200 Cooling Headband. Does It Actually Boost Performance?
Omius, a small U.S. startup, claims its cooling headband boosts athletic performance — but independent researchers aren’t so sure.
Want to Lower Your Risk of Knee Arthritis? Start Pedaling.
A new study claims that people with a history of cycling are less likely to develop osteoarthritis in their knees—and that finding has interesting implications both for athletes and for how we think about osteoarthritis.
Yes, Your Sports Bra Really Can Restrict Your Breathing
The quest for adequate support can make running less efficient by forcing your breathing muscles to work harder, new research finds.
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.
How Long Do Super Shoes Last? Here’s What the Latest Data Says.
Fancy new midsole materials like PEBA make you faster, but at the cost of durability
The Physiology of Training Plateaus
Scientists want to know why we don’t keep getting bigger and stronger forever.
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.
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.