The Mysterious Connection Between VO2 Max and Your Brain
Two new studies add fresh data to the debate about exercise and brain function
Sweat Science
Sweat Science
New Research Says Endurance Athletes Need Protein, Too—And a Lot of It
It’s not just about big muscles: scientists now believe that protein is also a recovery aid and even a fuel.
Endurance Athletes, Have We Been Doing Carbs Wrong This Whole Time?
It’s either way more than you think or way less than you think, depending on which scientists you listen to
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?
A new study tests the performance claims of Omius’ unique looking headband worn by Olympic legends Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge.
Want to Lower Your Risk of Knee Arthritis? Start Pedaling.
Cycling has always been touted as easy on the knees. But actually preventing arthritis? That’s a new one.
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
New research suggests exercise may boost the “love hormone,” 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 the latest spikes, 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.