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I've run three marathons in roughly four hours. What can I do to help lower my finish time? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Should I carbo-load the night before a big race? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Results of a four-year study by researchers at the University of Colorado suggest that living at altitudes around 5,000 feet (Denver is 5,280 feet above see level) or higher might increase lifespan. The study, recently published in the…
Sleepy people don’t make healthy food choices and tend to overeat, according to a study at Columbia University and the New York Obesity Research Center. “Our data show that reducing sleep increases energy and fat intakes, which may explain some of the…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=t-Z2GtFaqV4%C2%A0 Lifting trains, saving Lois (and the rest of the world), taking automatic arms fire to the chest… Yeah, you definitely gotta be in shape to be Superman. So where does the latest “Super” star, Henry Cavill, turn to bust his ass into form? To…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=t-Z2GtFaqV4%C2%A0 Lifting trains, saving Lois (and the rest of the world), taking automatic arms fire to the chest… Yeah, you definitely gotta be in shape to be Superman. So where does the latest “Super” star, Henry Cavill, turn to bust his ass into form? To…
I'm planning to walk from Sandy, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. How should I train? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Courtesy of Flickr Different types of happiness have different levels of importance, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Eudaimonic well-being, caused by engaging in meaningful activity, is more important to physical health…
By Stephen Regenold The bars look and taste somewhat like compressed blocks of birdseed. Ingredients such as sea salt, goji berries, macadamia nuts, raw honey, and, of course, many types of seeds — flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower — make for a grainy texture that is nutty…
I'll admit, we're way late in posting this. But just because we're halfway through March doesn't mean the top 10 blogs of February are irrelevent. Read on! Number 10: SIA: The Splitboard Revolution Number 9: Gear Junkie: Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 Number 8:…
Mumbai Marathon by through my eyes only on flickr A study published recently by British researchers suggests that engaging in years of strenuous physical activity—such as…
What's the best ski and snowboard recovery meal? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
The U.S. military has always excelled at training soldiers, but they've had a tougher time helping them adjust to peace. The author joins 11 combat veterans in Nepal as they test the most promising new postwar therapy: adventure.
This column is part of a series of gear reviews based on tests in the 2011 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, a weeklong competitive event in southern Chile. The race stretched 300+ miles and included trekking, kayaking, climbing,…
What's the ideal breakfast to prevent cramps on the slopes? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Tae kwon do students at Columbia University. Courtesy of Dennis Lam via Flickr The International Judo Association is criticizing the Court of Arbitration for Sport for overturning a doping charge against Olympic gold medalist and world champion Tong Wen of China,…
Courtesy of Flickr Want to live longer? Feel youthful? Look younger? Become an endurance athlete. Premature aging in most organs was completely prevented in mice that ran on a treadmill three times a week for five months,…
The biggest obstacle to reaching your fitness goals? That thing between your ears.
Courtesy of Flickr Cherries have been linked to muscle recovery, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal. Cherry juice contains powerful…
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Alberto Contador, who faces a ban after testing positive for clenbuterol that he maintains came from tainted steaks, has sworn off beef, VeloNews reports. “He says he…
This year I decided to add some texture to my early season racing by creating a fully functional beerpak. My racing teammate and I have used these two years in a row at the 12 Hours of Temecula. We scored podium spots both times, once…
Courtesy of Flickr Exercise can make or break a relationship, according to the Wall Street Journal. For every couple who meets sharing a lap lane and lives happily ever after, another duo struggles to stay together…
Photo from caseyyee on Flickr Taimuraz Bolloyev, construction chief for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, resigned Monday, according to the AP and ESPN. Bolloyev cited health…
Dr. John Xerogeanes; courtesy of Emory Health Sciences Communications Good news for young athletes with ACL injuries: doctors at Emory University have developed a 3-D MRI technology that…
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Jack LaLanne, considered the founding father of the fitness movement, died Sunday at his home in Morro Bay, California, USA Today reports. LaLanne was known for promoting strength training and healthful eating…
High-fructose corn syrup as a fuel for training
Barefoot-inspired shoes are flying off the shelves, and they're poised to transform the way we run. Here's how to make the most of running with less.
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In 2007, molecular biologist Ron Evans flipped a genetic switch on test mice and turned them into super-athletes. Headlines ensued, as did nervous references to human applications and "exercise in a pill." Evans is still toiling away in the lab, and guess what? The day is coming.
Can being super flexible make runners more prone to injury? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Photo courtesy of XWRN on Flickr. People in 1910 would’ve died of embarrassment if they saw some of 2010’s fitness trends. (Try handing a Shake Weight to a centenarian.) Other trends would've made a caveman proud. Presenting the top…
I tore my MCL playing football. Unfortunately, the only working out I can do is upper body strength training. Please help me out with some sort of aerobic workout not using my lower body. My whole life is outdoors and I want to get back to it as quick as possible. The Editors Santa Fe, NM
What are the best exercises to get in shape for backcountry skiing?
Why is there so much hype around quinoa? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
The caffeine-free, fully cleansed, take-a-nap, buff-as-hell guide to a new you.
Soccer's hardest-working man has spent a lifetime developing the endurance, speed, and smarts needed to close the deal when it counts.
Will caveman calisthenics be the next big thing for adventure athletes?
A new study shows that exercising in the morning before eating keeps the pounds off more effectively than exercising after breakfast, the New York Times reports. Australian scientists put a group of 28 men on a high-fat, high-calorie diet. Then they…
This year's Ironman triathlon world champion, Chris “Macca” McCormack, is currently gracing Wheaties and Wheaties FUEL boxes across the country. The 37-year-old won his second Ironman world champion title this past October, covering the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile…
Can a self-professed "closed-door person" become more gregarious?
Mark W. Moffett, a.k.a. Doctor Bugs, sent in this video of a botfly emerging from under his skin. A mosquito deposited the egg into the entomologist during a recent trip to Belize. The egg hatched and grew—dining on Moffett's flesh all the way home—before emerging in front of…
A new study finds that people who imagine eating multiple pieces of candy (or multiple bites of any food) eat less of the real thing when given the chance, Science Magazine reports. Researchers, according to the article, “found that repeated…
What's the best exercise to increase my vertical? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Researchers studying 22 male chimps in Uganda's Kibale National Park found that males with more testosterone also had more parasites living in their stomachs, ScienceNow reports. Male chimps compete aggressively for dominance, like most primates, and…
Introducing our 2011 READER OF THE YEAR, Ryan Levinson, an athlete who competes like a champ while fighting a savage form of muscular dystrophy. PLUS: SIX HONORABLE-MENTION HEROES
Photo courtesy of whitneyinchicago on flickr. My dad is a wannabe pie-a-holic. He's also a Type 1 diabetic. So in an effort to prepare an holiday pie that he can indulge in, I've been baking a “sugar-free” apple pie for the past nine years. And you…
Are your workouts working against you? Why one addictive kind of training might be sabotaging your game.
Courtesy of bradley j on Flickr. Taking supplemental calcium and vitamin D, which has been widely recommended by doctors, is not necessary in most cases according to a panel of medical researchers convened by the Institute of Medicine, the…
Professional triathlete Aaron Scheidies was born with a hereditary condition has left the 28-year old with only 10 percent of his vision. In 2007, he became the only disabled athlete to break two hours in an international distance triathlon (1.5K swim, 40K bike,…
Photo courtesy of Flickr. Engineers have developed a microchip muscle stimulator that can be implanted into the spinal canal, allowing paraplegics to exercise paralyzed muscles, ScienceDaily reports. The implant, which is the size of a child's…
Photo courtesy of SashaW on Flickr If you and a shorter friend go for a walk, your friend will burn more calories. That is the gist of a new study published today in the Journal…
Tony Hawk went from skateboarder to mogul. How did that happen?
Why am I hungrier when it's cold? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
Tchicaya Missamou, once a child soldier in the Republic of Congo, is now helping hundreds of Americans shape up in his Warrior Fitness Camp in California, CNN reports. As a child in the Republic of Congo, Missamou was taught brutality and forced to participate in…
Chrissie Wellington unexpectedly withdrew from Ironman Kona this year, citing an illness she couldn't shake on race day. It broke a winning streak that had lasted three consecutive years for the Brit.
Energy drinks like Rockstar and Red Bull are dominating the US drink market. And just like the people they energize, they're not slowing down; sales of the super-caffeinated pick-me-ups are supposed to exceed nine billion dollars in 2011. Studies have shown…
By Stephen Regenold This time of year it's expected that ice cream shops and fast-food restaurants might add a dash of holiday-inspired ingredients to dessert items to evoke some seasonal spirit and extra sales. But what about energy-food brands? Two of the biggest players,…
Photo courtesy of Juushika Redgrave on Flickr. Didn't give away all of your Halloween candy to the neighborhood kids last night? Never fear. Snacking on sweets doesn't have to be a waste of calories–if you time it right. CorePerformance.com's Danielle…
Not that you need to be thinking about this before your holiday party stretch, but the American College of Sports Medicine has released The Top 20 Fitness Trends of 2011. What's hot? Strength training…
Chrissie Wellington decided not to compete in Ironman Kona this year due to illness. The night before, “I woke up several times literally drenched in sweat, my head pounding and feeling like my throat was closing,”…
In case you missed 'em, here are the top 10 posts from last month. We dare you not to click on number 5: “Woman Saves Choking Bear”. Number 10: Chrissie Wellington: Riding the Himalayas Number 9: Ironman Champ Chrissie Wellington's…
What should I eat or drink during a half marathon? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
How can I improve hamstring flexibility? The Editors Santa Fe, NM
With only a few days left until the World Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii, the excitement and pressure is mounting. But this pressure is only as much of a burden as you let it be. I try to see everything as a positive, and knowing that I am…
Being an athlete requires me to be totally in tune with my body. To be able to read it, listen to it, respect it understand it, and, yes, love it for what it enables me to do. Do most people not love their bodies, or does it sound…
Building mountain-ready knees is all about listening to what they're trying to tell you.
When British triathlete Chrissie Wellington lines up at the Ironman World Championship, in Kona, Hawaii, October 9, she'll be going for a fourth-straight title.
Maxing out on the weights isn't just for muscleheads. It's the best way to tap into strength you didn't know you had.
We're always excited for the weekend to come because we can spend all day in the great outdoors. Each Friday we post our plans on Facebook and ask our friends to do the same. But what happens if you want to tag along…
New technologies take your fitness to the next level—by making the most of your downtime.