Human locomotor performance requires continuous physiological adaptation to task-specific mechanical and metabolic demands. In sprint kayaking, it remains insufficiently understood how race or performance format and sex influence metabolic responses, particularly in elite athletes. This exploratory study compared blood lactate…
Young trained rowers rely on aerobic metabolism for most of the energy needed to complete a 2000-m ergometer race, but the balance between energy systems shifts markedly from one 500-m segment to the next, according to a new research article…
My day begins with practices such as jogging, meditation, and training. Unfortunately, it was pouring rain that day. However, I decided to run the 20km to the dojo at a 'brisk walking jogging pace.' Long-distance running in heavy rain requires more…
If your body is constantly tired, sore, irritable, inflamed, and sleeping poorly, the answer is not always another workout. The body is not lazy. It is under-recovered. Exercise creates stress on the body. This is not bad. The right amount…
The gentle movements increase circulation to give you a lift. When you’re dragging and need a boost, what’s your go-to reboot? Maybe you spend a few extra minutes lying in bed, or take a doomscrolling break, or throw back your…
Wayne Davies says he became obsessed with fitness, training plans and data A runner says he became so consumed by a fitness addiction that he spiralled into anxiety and became sleep deprived. Wayne Davies said he was left "constantly worrying…
Jake Smith and Jonny Brownlee reveal how under-fuelling can quietly derail your recovery, performance and health You can be incredibly fit, train hard and still not be giving your body enough fuel. That's the message British distance runner Jake Smith…
Carbs are rising. Records are falling. How David Roche found a new way to fuel to go the distance. This story was originally published on July 17, 2025. IN THE SUMMER of 2024, runner and coach David Roche made a stunning announcement. He’d…
Guide to Hydration Products for RunnersA Review of 10+ Running Hydration Products The major benefit of Sports Drinks are that they contain carbs (quick energy), electrolytes and most importantly fluid! They can enhance hydration by encouraging us to drink more. The…
A marathon is not only a physical test but also a matter of proper energy supply. To successfully cover the distance of 42.195 kilometers, not only months of preparation are required, but also precise nutrition in the final week before the…
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