Alex Hutchinson

Plyometrics can make you a more efficient runner, and it turns out they don’t need to be complicated or risky

Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage

With the right building blocks, connective tissue might just repair itself after all.

Has Maurten finally figured out how to harness the power of baking soda without paying the gastrointestinal price?

Moving from long to short efforts during a workout maximizes the training stimulus

Replacing lost salt is a pillar of sports nutrition, but new research suggests more isn’t always better

New data outlines how much they run, how long it takes to resume training after giving birth, and how well they return to competition

A new twist in the old debate about caffeine's performance-enhancing powers suggests it helps maintain oxygen levels in the blood

Mounting evidence suggests that women respond differently to endurance training after menopause. Could donating blood be the solution?

A new study assesses how childbirth altered the career trajectories of the fastest marathoners in history, with encouraging results.

The oral health risks associated with heavy sports-drink use seem clear, but the evidence remains murky

Different workout styles can get you equally fit, but they affect your body differently—which suggests that you should mix it up