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What’s the ideal running stride to prevent injury?

Most people run “very badly,” according to a Canadian running-stride guru.

Muscle cramps: tapering, pacing and stretching

A new study of ultramarathoners suggests that inadequate tapering and overly aggressive pacing — not dehydration and electrolyte loss — lead to muscle cramps.

Active rehab trumps passive rehab

Even for major knee surgery, starting rehab quickly — within 24 hours — seems to pay off.

The physiology of aquafit and pool running

Exercising in water isn’t the same as exercising on land, as your heart rate reveals.

Does protein in my sports drink help?

New research suggests protein during exercise doesn’t help for sustained efforts like running.

Which kind of running shoes reduce injury risk?

Recent research suggests that pronation may not be the crucial factor it was once thought to be.

Alcohol-free beer as a post-run recovery drink

A Bavarian brewer touts its beer as an athletic drink — but how does it actually stack up to its competitors?

Running halts mitochondrial aging (and hair loss!) in mice

Mutations in mitochondrial DNA may be an underlying cause of aging, but endurance exercise seems to neutralize them.

New explanations for runner’s high

It’s not just endorphin — research suggests “endocannabinoids” may be involved.

Stride rate, running speed, and “cruise control” for runners

An invention from Simon Fraser University promises to keep you on pace.

Can sitting too much hurt your health?

Recent studies suggest that exercise can’t compensate for the negative effects of too much lounging.

Dehydration and electrolyte loss don’t cause cramps

A new study of Ironman triathletes adds fuel to the debate about what causes cramps.