Alex Hutchinson November 8, 2011
Clearing the air on some differences of opinion and fact.
Alex Hutchinson November 5, 2011
Chris McDougall is a great advocate for running, but the shoes vs. barefoot debate is more nuanced than he acknowledges.
Alex Hutchinson October 31, 2011
Your body’s ability to repair damage from UV rays peaks early in the morning, then declines through the day.
Alex Hutchinson October 24, 2011
New research suggests that declines that once seemed “inevitable” may be partly explained by changes in training patterns.
Alex Hutchinson October 18, 2011
A new University of New Hampshire unexpectedly finds that running economy stays roughly the same as you age.
Alex Hutchinson October 10, 2011
The optimal running cadence does depend on leg length — but not exactly how you might expect.
Alex Hutchinson October 3, 2011
New study finds that you can’t skip the beet juice and still get the same effects.
Alex Hutchinson September 26, 2011
New data from clean-living Seventh Day Adventists overturns earlier findings about the benefits of being a bit chubby.
Alex Hutchinson September 22, 2011
A new study suggests that aerobic exercise causes new mitochondria to grow in your brain as well as your muscles.
Alex Hutchinson September 18, 2011
It’s a lifestyle, not a diet — and it’s not a license to eat nothing but meat.
Alex Hutchinson September 15, 2011
Different types of running shoes serve different needs, so we’re unlikely to reach a universal consensus.
Alex Hutchinson September 13, 2011
A new study finds that full-body compression gear doesn’t boost performance, and may even make you work harder.