Is One-Rep Max Testing Necessary? Why Science Says It’s Overrated.
The “one-rep max” has long been the gold standard of the gym, but new research suggests it’s inaccurate,…
Does Weight Loss Medication Improve Fitness?
Losing weight doesn’t necessarily make you fitter, a new study finds. (Photo: Oleg Breslavtsev / Getty) Published March…
The One Exercise Every Runner Should Do for Running Longevity
Published March 17, 2026 01:41PM Lots of runners over 50 have a common goal: keep running, maybe even…
The Best Workout Intensity for Fitness Gains, According to Science
Published March 15, 2026 03:19AM A friend of mine ran for the University of Arkansas during its dynasty…
How Reducing Sitting Time Improves Your Metabolic Health
Published March 5, 2026 02:59PM One of the biggest health stories of the 2010s was the idea that…
What Fitness Influencers Really Earn and What the Job Is Actually Like
Published February 26, 2026 03:52AM Perfect body, perfect routine, perfect life. That’s the image most fitness influencers are…
Does Sodium Bicarbonate Work at Altitude?
A new study puts Maurten’s hydrogel baking soda to the test in thin air, and finds (mostly) positive…
Mikaela Shiffrin’s 2026 Olympic Gold Changed Her Legacy Forever
One slalom event didn’t just result in a medal; it reshaped how the world will remember the most…
The Best Exercise for Longevity, According to a Massive New Study
Published January 30, 2026 06:26AM People often complain—and rightly so—that the typical exercise science study involves a half-dozen…
Why Threshold Is More Important Than MHR or VO2 Max
Choosing your pace based on the physiological transition from easy to hard is more effective than calculations based…
Why Runners Get Lightheaded When They Stand Up
Published December 15, 2025 09:13AM “Whoa, headrush!” Over the years, I’ve gotten very familiar with that sensation: a…
How Hard Are You Really Working? Science Has New Answers.
Published November 25, 2025 07:58AM When legendary sports scientist Carl Foster was honored by the American College of…