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Training & Performance

This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Go on a Hike

Exerting your body on the trails affects your muscles, cardiovascular system, and your mood. Experts explain what hiking does to the body.

Rena BeharOctober 22, 20261

Training & Performance

New Research Finds the Best Exercises to Preserve Bone Health As We Age

Tough trails require strong bones, but you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to make that happen. A new study finds that short daily walks and mind-body exercises can slow down bone loss and prevent fractures.

Danielle ZicklOctober 12, 20263

Training & Performance

The Best Time to Wear Compression Socks May Not Be After Exercise, New Study Finds

While it's generally assumed that compression gear is best after exercise, new research finds otherwise.

Maggie O'NeillOctober 10, 20261

Wellness

A Psychologist Explains Why Willpower Fails and How Habit Stacking Makes Routines Stick

Recent research shows that shifts in sleep, exercise, and diet can add nearly ten years to your life. The best part? Even tiny adjustments can make a big impact, and you can use habit stacking to do it.

Marisa McMillanOctober 8, 2026

Training & Performance

How Heavy Should Your Hiking Pack Be? New Research Has an Answer.

An overly stuffed pack changes how force moves through your feet, which might lead you to cancel your hiking trip or increase the risk of long-term damage. A podiatrist and one of the study's authors weigh in.

Maggie O'NeillSeptember 27, 20267

Training & Performance

Want to Crush Your Next Workout? A New Study Says Dark Chocolate May Help.

Research found that sniffing dark chocolate before and during a workout helped athletes complete significantly more reps. The study authors say the scent may trick the body into feeling full, keeping focus on performance rather than hunger.

Julia SullivanJuly 30, 2026

Training & Performance

Just Exercising for a Total of Three Hours Each Week Can Help You Live Longer, Study Says

Following a simple, structured exercise routine can improve brain function and boost longevity. You can even take the routine outdoors.

Danielle ZicklJune 25, 2026

Training & Performance

To Delay Death, Research Suggests Strength Training Just 1.5 Hours Each Week

A new study found that strength training reduces your risk of death. Certified personal trainers share the best exercises to add to your routine to hit that goal.

Jenna RyuJune 10, 2026

Training & Performance

Want to Improve Your Endurance? You Just Need the Right Music, Study Says.

The lead study author and sports psychologists share how to use music to improve your performance.

Korin MillerMay 28, 20262

Wellness

Spending Time in Nature May Boost Body Confidence, Study Finds

In an era dominated by looksmaxxing trends, Ozempic hype, and relentless beauty standards, new research suggests that restorative experiences in nature may help people develop a healthier, more accepting relationship with their bodies.

Jenna RyuMay 21, 2026

Training & Performance

You Probably Need More Exercise Than You Think, New Study Says

We've all heard that getting at least 150 minutes of exercise each week is good for us; however, new research suggests that while that amount shows benefits, tripling it yields substantial improvements in heart health. Cardiologists and sports medicine doctors share what this means for you.

Korin MillerMay 19, 20263

Wellness

New Research Found a Natural Mosquito Repellent That Works as Well as DEET

To test it, study participants put their arms in mosquito-infested cages for three hours. Dermatologists and bug experts weigh in.

Korin MillerMay 18, 20264

Training & Performance

What Reddit Knows About Ozempic Side Effects That Doctors Don’t—and How It Can Affect Your Performance

The lead study author and doctors share how these unknown side effects can impact your training and the best ways to adjust your workout routine when taking a GLP-1.

Jenna RyuApril 30, 2026

Training & Performance

Too Exhausted to Exercise? You Can Do This 10-Minute Workout Lying Down.

New research suggests that the best way to keep your back straight is to do exercises that isolate your torso. One of the moves involves playing rock, paper, scissors with your feet. (Yes, really.)

Danielle ZicklApril 29, 2026

Training & Performance

Can Gut Health Control Your Fitness? New Study Says It Depends on Your Sex.

Experts share just how much of a role the gut microbiome plays in performance.

Korin MillerApril 24, 20261

Wellness

New Research Says Loneliness Can Change Your Brain. These Are the Best Ways to Stay Social.

Social isolation has a number of negative effects on mental and physical health. Therapists share the best ways to feel less alone—and how to have fun doing it.

Danielle ZicklApril 14, 2026

Training & Performance

The Counterintuitive Exercise That Can Get You Through a Panic Attack

People who engaged in this form of high-intensity exercise had fewer and less severe panic attacks.

Maggie O'NeillMarch 21, 2026

News and Analysis

You Have No Idea How Gross Airplane Water Is. Here's What a New Study Found.

A recent study breaks down the quality of water on major and regional flights. Experts weigh in on what this means for travelers.

Emilee CoblentzJanuary 18, 20262

Nutrition

New Study Says to Eat More of This Today for Better Sleep Tonight

Recent research links this food group to fewer wake-ups during the night and a 16 percent improvement in sleep quality

Marisa McMillanNovember 18, 20251

Training & Performance

Walking for This Amount of Time Every Day Could Add Years to Your Life

How long your walks are—not step count—may influence your long-term health, according to a new study

Emma LoeweOctober 30, 20256

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Latest Stories

This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Go on a Hike

New Research Finds the Best Exercises to Preserve Bone Health As We Age

The Best Time to Wear Compression Socks May Not Be After Exercise, New Study Finds

A Psychologist Explains Why Willpower Fails and How Habit Stacking Makes Routines Stick

How Heavy Should Your Hiking Pack Be? New Research Has an Answer.

Want to Crush Your Next Workout? A New Study Says Dark Chocolate May Help.

Just Exercising for a Total of Three Hours Each Week Can Help You Live Longer, Study Says

To Delay Death, Research Suggests Strength Training Just 1.5 Hours Each Week

Want to Improve Your Endurance? You Just Need the Right Music, Study Says.

Spending Time in Nature May Boost Body Confidence, Study Finds

You Probably Need More Exercise Than You Think, New Study Says

New Research Found a Natural Mosquito Repellent That Works as Well as DEET

What Reddit Knows About Ozempic Side Effects That Doctors Don’t—and How It Can Affect Your Performance

Too Exhausted to Exercise? You Can Do This 10-Minute Workout Lying Down.

Can Gut Health Control Your Fitness? New Study Says It Depends on Your Sex.

New Research Says Loneliness Can Change Your Brain. These Are the Best Ways to Stay Social.

The Counterintuitive Exercise That Can Get You Through a Panic Attack

You Have No Idea How Gross Airplane Water Is. Here's What a New Study Found.

New Study Says to Eat More of This Today for Better Sleep Tonight

Walking for This Amount of Time Every Day Could Add Years to Your Life

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