Training

Is knowing your basal metabolic rate helpful for athletic performance? We take a look at how it’s measured and what it really means

We look at what muscles do for your health, and how to build muscle safely

Alpha brain waves are associated with relaxation and creativity, but they could be instrumental in reaching your athletic peak

Is there such a thing as junk miles in running? We examine the concept, and how to know if you need to be putting in all those miles

Train your weaknesses with these 7 body weight exercises for runners that you can do anywhere

The fartlek training method has been shown to improve muscular endurance, VO2 max and resting heart rate among long distance runners

Do resistance band workouts really work? We look at the science of resistance band training to answer this common question, and offer tips to get you started

We chat with an elite runner about the theory behind negative splits, how they work and whether you really need to adopt this approach to racing

A pioneering researcher explains the science behind the microbiome and motivation, plus how to eat for performance

The science shows that if you’re seeking to improve performance, you’d do well to shift down into low gear on a regular basis with low intensity training