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Training & Performance

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First they said it was bad, then they said it was good. The truth is that it鈥檚 complicated.

A new study shows the once-popular marathon supplement could offer significant endurance gains.

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The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 claims to offer the biggest improvements in running economy since the Nike Vaporfly took the world by storm eight years ago.

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Placing purposeful pressure on yourself can challenge your mind and body in a good way

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The best part? You can do these in the comfort of your bedroom.

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You have big training goals. Here鈥檚 how to maintain the motivation to match.

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The key to flexibility, mobility, and comfort is as effective as it is affordable

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Chronic inflammation increases as you age, but serious training can help you avoid it.

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For days when a gym session is off the table, a collection of at-home strength training gear can give you a full-body workout with zero wait time

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New data explores the complex links between your apps, mental fatigue, and athletic performance.

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An ACE-certified trainer shares exercises to keep your muscles moving on the days you're not doing (or don't feel like doing) a high-intensity workout

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The aches in your back, hips, and knees could be signs to work on your abs

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How elite running team the Brooks Beasts fuels up for spring training

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The risks of training while depleted are finally getting lots of attention鈥攎aybe too much

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I walked 62,804 steps around Manhattan. Somewhere around mile 20, I realized that slowing down didn鈥檛 need to mean falling behind

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Scientists tackle the challenge of maintaining qualities like high VO2 max and good running economy even when you鈥檙e tired

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It鈥檚 either way more than you think or way less than you think, depending on which scientists you listen to

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Two new studies add fresh data to the debate about exercise and brain function

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Expert-approved ways to warm up your ankles calves ahead of your next workout

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The barrier is closer than it seems, researchers argue鈥攊f you fully optimize drafting and other logistical details.

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Ditching the data and simplifying my runs for a month had some unexpected side effects. Here鈥檚 why you should try it.

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If you strength train or hit the gym in general, these yoga poses will feel very familiar to you.

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Core-strengthening can look like a lot of things鈥攅ven a yoga pose. These practices enhance stability, support, and the way you show up for go-to sport.

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New data suggests that the most efficient uphill slope is steeper than you think

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Whatever kind of strength training you practice, these stretches can help prevent aches and pains

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Mick Jagger is in incredible shape鈥攆or a person of any age. How does he do it? I followed his training plan to find out.

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Here鈥檚 how Peloton instructor Matt Wilpers suggests structuring your indoor bike training

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Understanding when and why men outperform women, and under what circumstances that can change, is suddenly a fraught topic.

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Whether you鈥檙e a skier or not, some of the most common aches and pains can be traced back to hip weakness and instability

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Follow these expert parenting tips聽to share powerful experiences with your children, build a foundation for lifelong adventures, and foster a love of nature

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When John Orth, a violin maker from Colorado, set out to break his own world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours, he had no idea he was competing against a college kid from Virginia

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A new study found that people who cram all their exercise into a couple of days a week鈥攕o-called weekend warriors鈥攔eap similar health benefits as people who work out throughout the week

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Winter can be a tough time for athletes. Motivation an issue? Or can鈥檛 do your favorite workout? No problem. This comprehensive guide will help you stay fit all winter long.

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New data from 2.5 million marathon finishers finds that subtle changes in air quality can affect your race time

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Ben Patrick is better known as the Knees Over Toes guy: a viral internet personality who believes that the oldest rule in the weight-training book is dead wrong. Our writer tried his protocol to see if it could solve his chronic pain.

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New data shows that the biggest difference between elite and middling runners is how much time they spend jogging

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Everyone knows taking time off is good for you鈥攊n theory. Maybe these new results will convince you to actually do it.

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It鈥檚 time to throw your training plan out the window. Welcome to the new rules of fitness and nutrition.

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Getting yourself a new pair every so often can help you perform at your best and avoid injury

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Simplify your fitness routine as you travel for the holidays with this customizable full-body workout

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Keeping your muscles cool will supercharge the benefits of aerobic training, new findings suggest

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By triggering a diving reflex, athletes who perform breath-holds can increase red blood cells鈥攁nd, possibly, endurance

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The key to stretching properly is knowing when to do static or dynamic stretching

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22 months. 5 continents. 149 performances. And 6 ultras. As the Eras Tour finally wraps, here it is by the numbers.

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Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you鈥檒l live鈥攁nd arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer

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A veterinarian by day and ultrarunner by night, Paris became the first woman to complete the notoriously hard race this year

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A selection of (mostly) new titles for fans of science, endurance, fitness, and adventure

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After years of rumors, new data suggests that real-time lactate sensors are finally ready to hit the market. But will athletes know what to do with them?

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'Gladiator II' hits theaters on November 22. Here's what we know about how real gladiators ate and exercised.

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Your calf muscles are most likely a little weak and really tight. Here are our favorite stretches and exercises to take care of them.

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Whether you鈥檙e hiking over rough terrain or going for a walk around the block, rucking is an easy way to add in resistance training

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Outshine Santa this year without breaking the bank

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More evidence emerges that muscle-fiber type matters鈥攊f you can figure out which type you have

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Scientists recently examined the physiology of the increasingly popular open-ended race format鈥攔unning 4.167 miles every hour鈥攑ioneered by Gary Cantrell.

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We lose power more quickly than strength as we get older. Researchers are trying to understand why鈥攁nd how to fight back.

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Strengthen your core for improved balance and stability on your next run, hike, or climb

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Critics say the first sub-2:10 marathon was impossible鈥攁nd fueled by doping. Our columnist examines the science as he tries to make sense of the backlash.

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Research on athletes who are experienced meditators finds better 鈥渞esponse inhibition鈥 and superior endurance

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The latest wearables have gotten much more accurate at logging our Zzzs. Too bad researchers haven鈥檛 figured out how we should use the data.

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A new study tests the performance claims of Omius鈥 unique looking headband worn by Olympic legends Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge.

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I cried after my doctor told me I needed to stop running, but listening to that advice saved my spine

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Researchers were once convinced that some people have a bigger training response than others鈥攂ut the data says otherwise

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Speaking publicly about depression or anxiety can be healing for athletes, but not everyone wants to become a spokesperson for mental health

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Running uphill is a beast. Improving your form in these ways can make getting up a steep incline feel like less of a battle.

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According to experts, your body鈥檚 natural reaction to an intense workout could be interfering with your watch data

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It鈥檚 the first time an American or a Chinese runner has won the prestigious 57K trail race that serves as a de facto global trail-running championship

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After a year that included a maelstrom of controversy, the world鈥檚 most prominent ultra-trail running event has righted its path

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A Swedish company鈥檚 baking soda formula was the hottest supplement at the Olympics. And now a new study finds that it really works.

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33,000 feet of elevation gain in the French Alps, an average time of 40 hours on course, and the pressure of this sought-after race make it one of the most challenging. Did we mention the charcuterie?

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The most-anticipated annual event of the trail running universe takes place from August 26 to September 1

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Researchers in New Zealand used athlete data to pick up patterns in how we recover. Their insights are surprising.

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If you feel like your athletic performance is falling short, this new research might explain why

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