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Why Some Athletes Swear By Getting High for a Workout

Why Some Athletes Swear By Getting High for a Workout

Going for a run while high on weed might seem counterintiutive, but some athletes swear by it
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Christie Aschwanden
Feb 23, 2021
Why Exercising Is So Tricky After Covid-19

Why Exercising Is So Tricky After Covid-19

Experts say not to resume exercise too soon. But what’s ‘too soon’?
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Christie Aschwanden
Feb 1, 2021
The Perfect Warm-Up, According to Science

The Perfect Warm-Up, According to Science

In many cases, you want to do something that’s identical to the activity that follows, just at a lower intensity
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Christie Aschwanden
Dec 7, 2020
The Most Effective Cardio Workout, According to Science

The Most Effective Cardio Workout, According to Science

Your ideal cardio program is the one that motivates you to continue day after day and keep pushing
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Christie Aschwanden
Oct 27, 2020
I Quit Stretching and So Can You

I Quit Stretching and So Can You

The case against stretching has science on its side
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Christie Aschwanden
Sep 22, 2020
The Best Strength Training Workout Is Surprisingly Easy

The Best Strength Training Workout Is Surprisingly Easy

The number of reps and sets you do is less important than these fundamentals
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Christie Aschwanden
Sep 1, 2020
The Do’s and Don’ts of Drinking After Exercise

The Do’s and Don’ts of Drinking After Exercise

Sports beers are all the rage, but does downing a post-workout brew help or hurt?
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Christie Aschwanden
Aug 4, 2020
Will Your Soccer Club Ever Meet Again? A Guide to Outdoor Sports This Summer

Will Your Soccer Club Ever Meet Again? A Guide to Outdoor Sports This Summer

The risk factors around tennis, swimming, basketball, running races, and more
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Christie Aschwanden
Jun 11, 2020
Will It Ever Be Safe to Go Back to the Gym?

Will It Ever Be Safe to Go Back to the Gym?

As some fitness centers reopen, public health experts cringe
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Christie Aschwanden
May 26, 2020
This Is the Exercise Your Body Needs During the Coronavirus Outbreak

This Is the Exercise Your Body Needs During the Coronavirus Outbreak

How to stay safe and ensure that your workout boosts, rather than suppresses, your immune system
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Christie Aschwanden
Mar 20, 2020
Stop Overthinking Squats

Stop Overthinking Squats

Even experts can’t agree on the right way to do one
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Christie Aschwanden
Feb 26, 2020
Carbo-Loading is Dead. Long Live Carbs!

Carbo-Loading is Dead. Long Live Carbs!

What the science now says about housing pasta for peak athletic performance
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Christie Aschwanden
Feb 5, 2020
Your Inability to Do Pullups Is All in Your Head

Your Inability to Do Pullups Is All in Your Head

Anyone can do pullups — and here’s why you should
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Christie Aschwanden
Jan 22, 2020
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