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Exercise
fromNature
1 day ago

Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance

B cells support muscle function during exercise, revealing a new role beyond their traditional immune system function.
Wearables
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

Iron Woman! I tested an exoskeleton - can it turn me into an athlete?

The Ascentiz H+K exoskeleton enhances physical performance for active users, providing support for activities like running and climbing.
Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

4 healthy aging habits that a longevity doctor follows most days, including strength training

Preventive habits, especially prioritizing sleep, are crucial for optimizing health and longevity.
Mindfulness
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

The Case for "Strategic Laziness"

Downtime is essential for both physical and mental progress, countering the societal obsession with constant achievement.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 hours ago

Sea Otter Classic Find: Untapped Adds Maple-Fueled Recovery Drink Mixes

Untapped introduces a new recovery drink mix line featuring maple-based ingredients for post-ride nutrition.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 days ago

How Online Fitness Coaching Saves You Time and Money

Online fitness coaching saves time by eliminating the need to commute to a gym. Workouts are accessible anytime and anywhere, allowing exercise to fit into your schedule.
Alternative medicine
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days ago

Matthew Knies says knee injury was blown out of proportion, focused on getting healthy for next season

Knies had a productive season despite injuries, scoring 23 goals and 66 points, and is focused on healing for the next season.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What is an Achilles injury?

Hugo Ekitike is out of the 2026 World Cup due to an Achilles tendon rupture sustained during a Champions League match.
Running
fromStrength Running
3 days ago

Masters Running, Motivation, and Breakthroughs with Nick Thompson - Strength Running

Nick Thompson exemplifies how to maintain motivation and achieve peak performance in running, even as age increases.
Agriculture
fromiRunFar
3 days ago

Ultrarunning Culture

Ultrarunning is growing rapidly, requiring active cultivation and focus amidst increasing commercialization and competition among brands.
#hip-efficiency
Exercise
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

Understanding and Improving Hip Efficiency, Part 2: Strength

Hip strength and stability are crucial for runners, optimizing gait and enhancing performance through efficient hip movement.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Inspirational success stories are great but is ADHD really a superpower for elite athletes? | Emma John

ADHD presents unique challenges for athletes, impacting their preparation and performance, yet many find ways to thrive despite these obstacles.
Running
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
#skiing
Exercise
fromStrength Running
4 days ago

How to Run Pain-Free: Movement, Strength, and Injury Prevention with Dr. John Rusin - Strength Running

Smarter movement, not more rest, is key to preventing running injuries and achieving durable, pain-free running.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Power of Negative Thinking for Athletic Performance

Imagery focused on negative possibilities can enhance performance and emotional regulation in challenging situations.
Running
fromiRunFar
5 days ago

This Week In Running: April 13, 2026

The Gorge Waterfalls weekend featured significant prize money and competitive races, with standout performances in the 100k and 50k events.
Exercise
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Why Every Fitness-Related Business Needs a Fitness App

The fitness industry must adopt mobile solutions to remain competitive and meet the growing demand for personalized digital fitness experiences.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?

Chelsea's underperformance is not solely due to being outrun, as running data shows mixed results in predicting match outcomes.
France news
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 weeks ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

After decades of swearing by workout classes, I switched to weightlifting. I never expected to be so impressed by the results.

Transitioning from group fitness to weightlifting can significantly improve strength and fitness levels, especially for those feeling stagnant in their workouts.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

It's Not the Gear: 9 Running Gear Rules from iRunFar's Gear Editor

Finding the right gear is more important than acquiring new gear.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
Running
fromRunner's World
2 weeks ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
Running
fromStrength Running
3 weeks ago

How to Build Physiological Resilience in the Marathon with Coach John Davis, PhD - Strength Running

John Davis bridges exercise science and practical coaching, offering insights into endurance training for all levels of runners.
Running
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Super Shoes & Running Form: What the Science Actually Says - Strength Running

Carbon-plated super shoes significantly enhance running performance but alter biomechanics and stress distribution in the body compared to traditional trainers.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

We asked a personal trainer how he would spend $100 on supplements. Here's what he bought.

Creatine is a highly effective supplement for muscle and brain health, providing energy and enhancing workout performance.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's something bling': Gout Gout ready to sparkle as he enters new phase of sprint career

Gout Gout expresses growing confidence ahead of a rematch with Lachie Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet, highlighting his experience and training improvements.
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

The Personal Trainers Trusted by Olympians and Hollywood Stars

Experienced personal trainers help clients achieve fitness goals through individualized training programs that address both physical and mental aspects of performance.
#running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago
Running

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

Ask the Pro: Trail Shoe Colors, Training for Increased Distances, and Fueling Strategies

Gabe Joyes provides insights on running, including mental strategies, shoe color psychology, and fueling for endurance events.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

The Case for Becoming a "Movement Generalist"

Variety in physical activities can significantly lower mortality rates and enhance overall health.
Education
fromScience of Running
8 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
Wellness
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

I adopted a new fitness strategy in my 40s that's helped me run half-marathons, hold handstands, and do pull-ups as I age

Setting physical goals in each decade enhances perspective on aging and provides resilience in facing life's challenges.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He thought that if it worked for a fighter pilot, it might work for a football player as well'

In 2017, Bjorn Mannsverk's phone rang. A year before, what was meant to be a special 100th anniversary for Bodo/Glimt ended in heartbreak as the Norwegian club were relegated from the top flight. A fresh approach was needed to get the club back on track. Having been stationed in Bodo before in his role as a fighter pilot with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, Mannsverk was familiar with the town, but not the football club.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromNature
2 months ago

Exercise rewires the brain - boosting the body's endurance

Betley and his colleagues were curious about what happens in the brain as people get stronger through exercise. They decided to focus on the ventromedial hypothalamus, a brain region that regulates appetite and blood sugar. The team then zeroed in on a group of neurons in that region that produce a protein called steroidogenic factor 1 (SF1), which is known to play a part in regulating metabolism. A previous study found that the deletion of the gene that codes for SF1 impairs endurance in mice.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting your health and living longer, a study suggests. After tracking the weekly exercise habits of 110,000 men and women in the US for 30 years, researchers found active people who did the greatest variety of exercise were 19% less likely to die during that time than those who focused on one activity. That effect was greater than for individual sports like walking, tennis, rowing and jogging. The total amount of exercise you do is still key, experts say, but doing a range of activities you enjoy can bring lots of benefits.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
#strength-stacking
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Seek Daily Improvement Instead of Perfect Performance

Perfectionism creates stress and pressure that degrades performance, and unrealistic expectations from coaches, parents, and peers harm young performers.
Education
fromScience of Running
1 month ago

Training the Brain and Body: A discussion on the dynamics of physiology and neurology.

Effective coaching balances physiological and neurological understanding, values being 'good enough', emphasizes flexibility over rigid optimization, and tailors approaches to diverse athlete types.
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app

U.S. Speedskating deployed a secret app-based program, 'Slippery Fish', to create digital twins and simulate aerodynamics to reduce drag and improve race times.
Wellness
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

70+ Year-Old Cyclists: The Real Super-Athletes Nobody Talks About

Cyclists aged 70+ are elite athletes whose grit, consistency, and training through pain make them super-athletes surpassing many younger competitors.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Olympic skill can boost your job performance

Elite performers manage attention and energy to minimize "thoughtload"—the cognitive, emotional, and energy taxes that undermine performance—thereby improving execution under pressure.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Interview: Why Did Jeff Ride The Rollers for 24 Hours...

A cyclist rode rollers for 24 hours to test long-duration fueling strategies ahead of the Race Across America.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Want to get stronger? Start with these 6 muscle-building exercises

Prioritize a small set of multi-joint compound exercises and perform them consistently to efficiently build muscle, strength, and improve related health measures.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Cardio Workouts Generate "Brain Ripples" Linked to Memory

By directly recording brain activity, our study shows, for the first time in humans, that even a single bout of exercise can rapidly alter the neural rhythms and brain networks involved in memory and cognitive function.
Exercise
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running

Runners experience breakthrough moments where performance suddenly improves, often after returning to regular training or during consistent improvement phases, driven by accumulated physiological adaptations.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Winter Olympians rejoice! Pre-exercise sex can BOOST performance

Pre-exercise sexual activity, including masturbation 30 minutes earlier, does not impair and may improve strength and endurance in trained young men.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance

Super shoes and ultralight gear make a difference, but with new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that can look at our running form and compare it to the ideal, analyze our nutrition intake from a simple photo and help us plan our diets, and offer guidance on training and recovery, the interwovenness of technology and running is only set to increase.
Running
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Sleep Like an Olympian: 7 Habits to Steal From the World's Best

Consistent pre-sleep routines and techniques used by Olympians—rhythmic breathing, visualization, controlled tech use, and portable comforts—reduce performance anxiety and improve sleep.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 month ago

I Had Never Heard the Word "Neuroplasticity" - Until Yesterday

Mental framing through neuroplasticity—how you think about challenges—determines athletic capability more than physical training alone.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Four Strategies That Improve Pain and Athletic Performance

You feel an unpleasant sensation - like a sinking feeling of anxiety in your stomach as the game begins, and you think, "I'm anxious. Here we go again. I'm about to blow it." You feel your pain increasing, and the thoughts churn: "Great. I'll probably miss a whole week of work." Imagined catastrophes fill your mind. Manage these thoughts with the 3 C's: Catch it, Check it, and Change it.
Mindfulness
Psychology
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How training your gaze could help you master sports - and your own attention

Superior visual search strategies and eye-movement use distinguish some elite athletes from less-skilled players, enabling exceptional performance despite ordinary physical attributes.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding

Men's four-person bobsledding made its Olympic debut in Chamonix, France, in 1924; women's two-person bobsledding didn't enter the Games until 2002 in Salt Lake City. Women's monobob arrived in 2022. While the earliest bobsleds were made of wood, the sport has been synonymous with steel for years, although in recent decades it has been replaced by carbon fiber, which provides greater lightness and strength.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Heal your injuries faster using motion as the new potion

When you have an acute injury, your body is sending signals through the peripheral and central nervous systems and the immune system to say, hold on, I need to stop doing this so we can allow the tissue to heal, says Ericka Merriwether, a physical therapist and pain researcher at New York University. Rest, after all, is the first part of the familiar RICE therapy, which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Health
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better

A ketogenic diet high in fat helps normalize blood sugar and dramatically improves muscle oxygen utilization and endurance response to exercise.
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Are You in Alignment? How to Unlock Pain-Free Movement.

The brain is the conductor of the orchestra, the muscles are the instruments. When your body is out of alignment, the orchestra is playing out of tune. Misalignment in the musculoskeletal system is frequently the root cause of chronic pain and the resulting poor posture.
Health
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

What does it take to eat like an Olympian?

Winter Olympic athletes must prioritize consuming sufficient calories to meet sport- and individual-specific energy demands; strict diets matter less than adequate fuel.
fromScience of Running
2 months ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
Running
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies

Consistent, simple, repetitive training actions over time build capacity and performance; coaches should emphasize small milestones, celebrate progress, and create environments valuing steady effort.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Ask the Pro: Hill Training, Crews, and Favorite Snacks

Seek local trail running mentors for authentic knowledge rather than relying on social media advice, and match your training elevation gain to your target race's climbing demands.
Exercise
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

Why Most Cyclists Don't Have Six-Pack Abs (And Why That's Not a Problem)

Most cyclists have strong cores, but visible six-packs require low body fat, specific hypertrophy, and genetics, so many fit riders won't display abs.
Running
fromScience of Running
6 months ago

Coaching the New Runner. Part 2: Individuals

Coach runners from the start by combining structured training, mental skills, and educational resources to develop performance under pressure.
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