An Unconventional Training Idea for Older Women
Mounting evidence suggests that women respond differently to endurance training after menopause. Could donating blood be the solution?
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A New Study Asks: Higher Volume or Higher Intensity?
A new study compared two weeks of higher volume training versus two weeks of higher intensity training. The findings could have important implications for how athletes think about training interventions.
A Winter Warm Up For the Coldest Days
We've got tips–and four drills–to help you master your winter warm-up.
5 Scientific Studies that Can Help Your Running Right Now
We read through the latest in exercise science so you don’t have to.
This is Exactly What’s Happening In Your Brain When You Run
Plus, how real women use the brain boost from running.
Your Brain on Running: A Deep Dive on the Latest Science and How to Become Smarter, Happier, and More Creative Through Running
The scientific reasons your training boosts your brain—and what you can do to take advantage of it.
10 Things the Latest Science Tells Us About Caffeine and Athletes
Yes, caffeine can give you wings. But there are a few important things you need to know first before pounding the espressos.
How Exercise Might Protect You From Severe COVID Illness
A new study out of Kaiser Permanente Southern California looks at the correlation between activity level and COVID hospitalizations and mortality.
New Research Says More Activity Is Better, and There’s No Upper Limit
The big data report is based on Fitbit-like measurements, not dubious questionnaires.
From Memory to Motor Skills, Running Improves Brain Function
“If you want to have a healthy brain, you have to have a moving body,” says Dr. Jaime Tartar.