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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
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’?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Christie Aschwanden
Mar 20, 2020
Stop Overthinking Squats
Stop Overthinking Squats
Even experts can’t agree on the right way to do one
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
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
Christie Aschwanden
Jan 22, 2020
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