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Training & Performance

How to Prepare Your Body for a Bucket List Hike

Physical therapists and hiking experts share their best advice for crushing your next multi-day hike and staying motivated as you train.

Rena BeharJuly 29, 2026

Climbing

17 Years. 139K Feet of Vert. 100+ Jellyfish Stings. He Just Set a World First.

After 17 years, 139,000 feet of climbing, and 124 miles of brutal open-water swimming, the 44-year-old American athlete has done what no human has ever accomplished.

Kristy HamiltonJuly 4, 2026

Training & Performance

World Cup Players Run the Equivalent of 5 Marathons—or Half the Grand Canyon

We calculated just how far a soccer player competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup runs. Here's how we did the math.

Ayana UnderwoodJune 15, 2026

Training & Performance

Men Burn Out Faster Than Women on Long Runs. A New Study Explores Why.

New evidence backs up the claim that female physiology is wired for endurance. But that’s not why Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250.

Alex HutchinsonJune 3, 2026

Training & Performance

Want to Improve Your Endurance? You Just Need the Right Music, Study Says.

The lead study author and sports psychologists share how to use music to improve your performance.

Korin MillerMay 28, 2026

Training & Performance

The Runner’s Survival Guide to Shin Splints

Most runners experience aching legs at some point, but ignoring the discomfort can lead to serious long-term injury. Here is how to tell the difference between a simple ache and a medical issue that requires rest.

Sarah KleinMay 9, 2026

Training & Performance

With the Rise of Ozempic, Athletes Are Now Exploring Alternative Performance Peptides. But New Research Says They Shouldn't.

Scientists sum up the evidence—or lack thereof—for the most popular peptides hyped for athletic performance and recovery.

Alex HutchinsonApril 28, 2026

Training & Performance

Why the Best Athletes Are Also the Biggest Quitters

Knowing when to try something new versus stick with what you’re doing is tricky. Decision scientists have advice.

Alex HutchinsonApril 22, 2026

Training & Performance

The One Exercise Every Runner Should Do for Running Longevity

If you only move in a straight line, you might be missing a critical way to keep your hips strong. Experts say adding this simple exercise can prevent bone loss and help you stay mobile for years to come.

Sarah KleinMarch 17, 2026

Training & Performance

Why Your Hardest Workouts Might Be Overkill

Harder isn’t always better for interval training, according to a new study.

Alex HutchinsonMarch 15, 2026

Training & Performance

What Happens to Your Body When You Sit 30 Minutes Less a Day

Spending less time sitting can keep your mitochondria healthier, which is good for both health and performance.

Alex HutchinsonMarch 5, 2026

Training & Performance

The $1 Secret Performance Hack Hiding in Your Kitchen Cabinet

A new study puts Maurten’s hydrogel baking soda to the test in thin air, and finds (mostly) positive results.

Alex HutchinsonFebruary 25, 2026

Training & Performance

Why You Keep Getting Side Stitches—and How to Shut Them Down

Doctors break down why you get side stitches and the simple ways to ease the pain without stopping.

Sarah KleinFebruary 23, 2026

Wellness

Does Poor Sleep Really Cause Injuries? A New Study Takes a Deep Dive.

New data sheds light on a longstanding debate.

Alex HutchinsonFebruary 14, 2026

Training & Performance

Scientists Say Exercise May Not Burn as Many Calories as You Think

Your metabolism adapts to save energy when you work out a lot, a new theory claims.

Alex HutchinsonFebruary 6, 2026

Training & Performance

Can You Train Your Body to Need Less Water?

New research on drinking during exercise is challenging old beliefs.

Alex HutchinsonJanuary 8, 2026

Training & Performance

This Key Metric Is More Important Than Max Heart Rate or VO2 Max

Choosing your pace based on the physiological transition from easy to hard is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows.

Alex HutchinsonJanuary 5, 2026

Training & Performance

The Surprising Reason Runners Get Lightheaded When They Stand Up

New research suggests it’s actually not about your heart.

Alex HutchinsonDecember 15, 2025

Training & Performance

Some Runners Are Testing the pH of Their Pee—Should You Be Doing It Too?

A sports kidney expert explains what your urine says about your health

Elaine K. HowleyDecember 2, 2025

Training & Performance

How Hard Is “Hard”? Scientists Finally Have a Better Answer for Athletes.

Scientists propose a unified framework for describing how intense your workout is

Alex HutchinsonNovember 25, 2025