For decades, gym culture has been divided by a strict ideological wall. On one side stood the lifters, convinced that running ...

Running uses muscles, especially in the lower body, so that counts for something—but it doesn't quite put enough demand to make those muscles grow in meaningful ways. "I wouldn't say running is a ...

Strength training for a marathon helps you prevent injury and chase faster miles, but can you actually build muscle in the process? While it’s technically possible to build muscle while running many ...

At 17, Winnie Yu was a high school track-and-field runner with a bright future. When Yu’s parents encouraged her to try sports in middle school, they didn’t expect she’d fall in love with ...

Adding this quick exercise to my training routine did wonders for my running economy – and it’ll do the same for you, too ...

“I used to lift just like you” “I used to do that stuff, but I can’t anymore” Sound familiar? These types of statements are things you’ll likely hear from the older crowd at your gym. Some men reach a ...

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These simple movements combine speed and strength to train your body's ability to rapidly generate force. They can also help ...

The new formula for faster miles and fewer injuries. For Justin Nucum, a hybrid athlete and the founder of Hardkour Performance in Buena Park, California, absolutely nothing on earth beats the ...

If you are looking to shave seconds (or even minutes) off your run times, the answer is not simply to run more miles per week or push harder on your goal-paced intervals. If you are looking to shave ...

There are lots of reasons to make running part of your regular fitness routine. It’s great for your heart (and even lowers your risk of developing heart disease!), helps boost bone density, relieves ...