VO₂ Max Training: Effort, Benefits, and Interval Tips
Whatever your running goals, you should execute most of your miles at an easy effort. But when it…
7 Training Hacks to Fight Fatigue and Hold Your Pace
We’ve all experienced that point in a run or a race when it feels like you just can’t…
Average Running Heart Rate: Experts Explain What to Know
Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate…
This Return-to-Running Plan Builds Fitness Safely
A common mistake runners make when coming off of a long break (one that lasts four weeks or…
How to Optimize Non-Running Days for Better Speed and Endurance
If you’re following a training plan, you know the purpose of each run before you lace up. Easy…
Signs of Weak Calves in Runners and the Strength Exercises You Need
People often celebrate the quads and glutes as the powerhouse muscles for running. But go a little farther…
Vigorous Exercise May Help You Live Longer, More Research Finds
Research shows it’s not just how much you run, but how hard you go that plays a key…
Why a Single Workout Won’t Change Your Fitness
On January 1, 2025, Scott Towle, 48, an IT tech salesperson, saw a couple of dimes on the…
Research Says Why It’s Crucial
Research shows the importance of resistance training in perimenopause through postmenopause for maintaining muscle mass and strength.Experts point…
Is your VO2 max confusing you? Here’s how bodyweight impacts this metric and how to find the right score
VO2 max is widely regarded as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It shows up on watches, in…
What Runners Need to Know
VO2 max is widely known as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It shows up on watches, in…
5 Sessions to Get Faster
Running at the best of your ability is somewhat of a numbers game. To hit new PRs, you’ll…