It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery from exercise are ...

Exercise performance in hot environments is inherently challenged by the body’s thermoregulatory demands. The generation of excessive heat during vigorous physical activity can disrupt metabolic ...

A higher VO2 max translates directly into enhanced physical performance across various activities. This improved oxygen utilization capacity manifests in multiple ways. Athletes with higher VO2 max ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We aren't just working out for our bodies anymore—we’re also working out for our brains. “Brain workouts” ...

Researchers headed by a team at the Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard Medical School have identified a type of bacteria in the gut microbiomes of marathon runners—but not sedentary people—that can ...

From its humble beginnings in Eastern European track and field programs to its current status as a cornerstone of athletic training, plyometric exercise has transformed how we approach power ...

Graduate students who choose our Exercise Performance and Injury Rehabilitation track are bound for a range of careers in personal health, community health, and kinesiology (e.g., cardiac ...

If you are considering military service or currently serving, fitness is more than just a routine. Physical activity becomes an integral part of your life, and you should adopt these habits in your ...

It’s easy to forget that not too long ago, walking through many U.S. cities was a hazy, smoggy affair. Once the Clean Air Act of 1970 tightened industrial regulations, dramatic air quality ...