Two Very Different Ways of Riding the Tour de France
Detailed power data from sprinter Marcel Kittel and climber Tom Dumoulin highlight the contrasting physiological demands faced by different riders
Training & Performance
What Marathoners (and Badminton Players) Really Think About
A new study explores how inner monologue varies between sports, situations, and experience levels
Lessons from the 100 Most Influential Studies in Sports Medicine
Tallying which articles are most frequently cited in later studies reveals the biggest trends in sports science—and some oversights
How Your Body Does (and Doesn't) Adapt to Cold
Unlike heat training, repeated exposure to cold doesn't necessarily help you handle winter weather better
The Big Data Behind a Once-a-Week Strength Routine
A new study plots the progression of thousands of people following an ultra-minimalist training plan. The results are impressive—at least initially.
Testing Whether Fast Kids Make Future Champions
Winning races when you’re young may seem like a good predictor of future success, but it’s not perfect
How to Train Power for the Lower Body
Demystifying one of the most important yet often misunderstood fitness qualities
The Physiology of the Finishing Kick
If even pacing is so great, why do the best runners in the world always seem to have another gear at the end?
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
Decoding the DNA of 5 Olympic Athletes
A new study tries—and fails—to predict athletic greatness with a DNA test. Thank goodness.