Research proves the benefits of adding strength work to your routine: A study published in Sports Biomechanics in 2023 concluded that combining strength and endurance training improved running economy ...

You’re religious about interval days, you regularly hit the weight room, and your recovery game is on point. Even so, your paces have plateaued. What’s a speed-seeking runner to do? While several ...

“The word aerobic, quite literally, refers to exercise with oxygen,” Juli Benson, Olympian and run coach, previously told ...

Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a distance-running training plan. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you run faster and run longer. “Lactate ...

Runners enjoy lacing up their shoes and running. The endorphin rush felt after a long run or interval session can't be beat. But sometimes, injuries can keep us from doing what we love. What if there ...

Want to run faster instantly? Previous studies have found benefits in cross-training, keeping your eyes focused on a spot ahead, and wearing the right shoes. But, researchers say that just a few ...

Numerous studies have been published about the benefits of plyometrics for runners. One 2024 study found that a 10-week plyometric programme improved running economy (how efficiently you use oxygen to ...

Think carefully before running or cycling in the heat of the day If you’re tired of spending hours on the treadmill with minimal results, it’s time to discover the exercises that deliver maximum ...

Sometimes, success really is about how you see things. A new study takes that idea literally, revealing that a simple visual trick can help runners pick up the pace without high-tech gadgets or extra ...

If you are looking to shave seconds (or even minutes) off your run times, you might think the answer is simply to run more miles per week or push harder on your goal-paced intervals. However, as ...

A VO2 max test measures heart health and breaks down your ideal cardio zones for burning fat and building muscle.