It's Time to Reevaluate Vitamin D as a Sports Supplement
Two new studies find performance benefits from high levels of the sunshine vitamin, but they're not the final word
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The Pandemic Is a Marathon. Here's How to Finish Strong.
Expert advice for getting through the winter with COVID-19 as bad as it has ever been
How to Cook with Plant-Based Beef
Spoiler: it isn't all that different from real ground beef
How to Cook with Plant-Based Beef
Spoiler: it isn't all that different from real ground beef
Why Learning a New Skill Is So Good for You
A journalist's efforts at reinvention reveal a surprising truth: developing new abilities is one of the most life-enhancing things we can do
Decoding the DNA of 5 Olympic Athletes
A new study tries—and fails—to predict athletic greatness with a DNA test. Thank goodness.
When to Stop Strength Training Before a Big Race
Correctly timing all the elements of your taper can give you an extra edge on race day
We Finally Got to 2021—Now What?
2020 is over, but your life probably hasn't changed much. Here's how to maintain a fresh start.
Why a Little Discipline Goes a Long Way
Most of us yearn for more freedom, but structure is key to performance
There's a New Way to Choose the Right Running Shoe
Pronation is out of favor, comfort is too vague, but maybe measuring your "habitual motion path" will guide you to a shoe that minimizes your injury risk
Yes, Walking Is Sometimes Faster than Running Uphill
Top trail runners mix running and walking on steep terrain, but even scientists aren't sure how we choose which is better
These Will Be the Biggest Health Trends of 2021
We asked a range of experts how they see things shaking out during a very challenging time