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In track and field, it’s a common belief that middle lanes are the fastest. But according to the data, middle lanes aren’t better, and in the 200-meter sprint, outside lanes might even be faster.
Why does raising money for charity have to involve the pain of running a marathon, or the indignity of growing unflattering facial hair? Because research shows people will give more money if you suffer.
We lose some fitness ‘gains’ in as little as four weeks.
The sport of trail running is one of the fastest growing in the world, but now is facing two major challenges at the same time, the Covid-19 pandemic and ecological crisis.
Endurance running is experiencing its ‘marginal gains’ moment.
We asked an accredited sports dietitian to describe what you need in your diet if you’re running long distances.
A match made in heaven or a doubtful duet?
Parkrun gave participants a sense of community, belonging, and accomplishment. Here’s our take on how temporary alternatives can do the same.
Exercise plays an important part in preserving memory throughout our lifetime.
How to run safely with knee pain.
Our research suggests the health benefits of lifting weights rival, or even exceed, those of aerobic exercise. So why do so few of us do it?
During an AMRAP workout, participants will aim to complete as many rounds of a single exercise as possible within a set time.
Yes it is possible to overexercise – four experts on what you need to know.
Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with stomach ulcers, kidney injuries and cardiovascular side effects.
People ate on average 142 calories more after swimming than they did on their rest day.
A high-tech twist on an old idea – running on springs – could give human-powered movement its biggest boost in more than a century.
Running as nature intended might help prevent shin, foot, knee and ankle injuries.
The official advice is to stay at least 1.5m apart from someone else when exercising. One study has challenged that and says we need to move further apart. But does the study stack up?
The tip-top physical condition of J.Lo and Shakira shouldn’t cause women to throw up their hands and stop working out any more than Olympic cyclists should inspire us to quit riding our bikes.
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Professor of Exercise Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University
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PhD Candidate, Exercise Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University
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PhD Candidate, Sport and Exercise Science, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor of Environmental Humanities, University of Kent
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
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Postdoctoral research assistant at the Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health & Sport (WIPAHS), Swansea University
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Professor, Department of Economics & SoDa Laboratories, Monash Business School, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer, Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, Adelaide University
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise, Teesside University
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Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University
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Lecturer, School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, University of Essex
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor of Sports Technology, Bournemouth University
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Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba
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Lecturer in Biomechanics, University of Bath