exercise science

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Health

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?

Alex HutchinsonAugust 10, 2022

Training

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.

David RocheJune 8, 2022

Road

A Winter Warm Up For the Coldest Days

We've got tips–and four drills–to help you master your winter warm-up.

Marty MunsonFebruary 8, 2022

News

5 Scientific Studies that Can Help Your Running Right Now

We read through the latest in exercise science so you don’t have to.

Malissa RodenburgAugust 17, 2021

Health

This is Exactly What's Happening In Your Brain When You Run

Plus, how real women use the brain boost from running.

Cindy KuzmaMay 4, 2021

Wellness

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.

Cindy KuzmaApril 27, 2021

Food

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.

Matthew Kadey MS RDApril 25, 2021

Wellness

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.

Malissa RodenburgApril 19, 2021

Health

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.

Amby BurfootFebruary 5, 2021

Health

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.

Malissa RodenburgJuly 2, 2020

exercise science

Latest Stories

An Unconventional Training Idea for Older Women

A New Study Asks: Higher Volume or Higher Intensity?

A Winter Warm Up For the Coldest Days

5 Scientific Studies that Can Help Your Running Right Now

This is Exactly What's Happening In Your Brain When You Run

Your Brain on Running: A Deep Dive on the Latest Science and How to Become Smarter, Happier, and More Creative Through Running

10 Things the Latest Science Tells Us About Caffeine and Athletes

How Exercise Might Protect You From Severe COVID Illness

New Research Says More Activity Is Better, and There’s No Upper Limit

From Memory to Motor Skills, Running Improves Brain Function

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