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Here’s How Alcohol Affects Your Ability to Build Muscle
Too much booze is bad news, research shows.
How Much Exercise Keeps Your Cells Young?
Telomere length, a marker of “biological aging,” responds to relatively high levels of physical activity.
Can Your Watch Estimate Your VO2 Max?
It sure feels that way, but science doesnt necessarily agree.
Want to Run Faster? Here’s How to Break Through Common Roadblocks
Jul 26, 2017.
Do You Burn More Calories in the Heat?
Hot conditions make your body crave carbs—but that’s not a bad thing.
6 Stress Fracture Warning Signs All Women Should Know About
Aug 29, 2017.
How Sleep-Low Training Can Make You Faster
It’s finally possible to reap the benefits of low-carb workouts without feeling like total garbage.
Try This Tactical Approach to Tapering
Whether you love it or loathe it, reducing your training prerace pays off—if you do it right.
The Seven Pillars of Running Wisdom
After five years of Sweat Science, a summing-up of what really matters.
Beet Juice Keeps Your Brain Young
A daily dose of the popular endurance booster, combined with exercise, enhances brain "plasticity.”
How Well Can Your Quads Handle a Beatdown?
Whether you’ll finish strong—or not—in your next marathon depends on the answer.
Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?
It sure feels that way, but science doesn’t necessarily agree.
What Defines the Ultimate Limits of Your Endurance?
A new book explores the science of extreme endurance, and finds that both mind and muscle matter.
Can Avoiding FODMAPs Solve Your Running-Induced GI Problems?
A pilot study finds promising results from restricting certain short-chain carbohydrates.
Yes, Time Really Slows Down When You’re Running Hard
New research measures the distortion in “perceived time” during all-out exercise.
Can Creatine Supercharge Your Finishing Sprint?
A common weight-room supplement may be useful in the long run, too.
Can “Obvious” Advice Stop Running Injuries?
It’s far from rocket science, but simple online reminders offer surprising benefits.
Does Stretching Alter Your Muscles or Your Brain?
Here’s the latest research on what’s behind increases in flexibility.
Standing All Day Is Twice as Bad as Sitting for Your Heart
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Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?
It’s a commonly used performance enhancer, but it has some limitations.
The Latest Books on Running (and Endurance) Science
These worthwhile new titles offer information, inspiration, education, and more.
Knee Arthritis Has Doubled... And It’s Not Because of Running
Prolonged exercise actually liberates water stored within your body.
The Best Exercises for Runners With Lower Back Pain
Surprisingly, strengthening your legs may be more effective than strengthening your back.
What the World Championship 10Ks Can Teach us About Racing and Pacing
Here’s a detailed look at how the best runners in the world go about their business.
The Surprising Pacing Patterns of the World’s Best Distance Runners
As Mo Farah goes for another world 10,000-meter title, don’t expect to see even splits.
Mild Dehydration Won’t Slow You Down
Sep 15, 2017.
Just Because You Sweat Doesn’t Mean You’re Dehydrated
Sep 19, 2017.
An Olympic Marathoner’s Take on the Perfect Running Stride
“Worry less about what things look like,” says Jared Ward after co-authoring a study on running form.
Will 1 Minute of Running a Day Really Strengthen Your Bones?
Digging into the research behind a seemingly improbable health claim.
Can Arch Height Predict Your Running Injuries?
High- and low-arched runners cushion their foot landings differently.
Should Track and Field Reset Its World Records?
Here’s a look at the arguments in favor of an unpopular proposal.
Focusing on These Three Things Might Unlock Your Running Potential
Here’s what you should be thinking about to maximize your gains during strength training, running, and recovery.