Do you have the sprinter gene?
Are you genetically predisposed to excel at power sports? A variation in a gene known as ACTN3 may determine if you’re better suited to sports like sprinting and…
8 ways to boost your endurance
How do you work on building endurance? Do you focus solely on cardio? Do you simply push for more mileage each time you train? These habits may be…
6 tips for building muscle
Do you have a hard time putting on muscle? It may be time to examine your gym routine to make sure you aren’t guilty of these common fitness…
High-fat vs. high-carb diets: which is better for athletes?
Since the 1960s, carb-loading has been the cornerstone of sports nutrition for endurance athletes. Research published in 1967 by a group of Swedish physiologists — the first to…
When is the best time to exercise?
Do you exercise in the morning or at night? Before or after breakfast? Does it matter? It might, depending on your individual goals and how your body responds…