Training intensity distribution is all the rage. If you walk into a crowded auditorium of exercise physiologists and announce your feelings on it, you might start a fight or an orgy. People are ready ...

While the exact routines of the Olympic legends may be beyond the reach of many of us, adapting their sessions can actually be a great way to enhance your own performance and fitness. Whether you’re ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last week, Olympian, doctor and coach Marius Bakken published a fantastic article on the "Norwegian model" of training. It's a ...

If you’re a long-distance runner, getting faster and stronger takes more than just piling on miles. Success comes from having a smart training plan and knowing how to push through plateaus, especially ...

The first rule of scientific fight club is that you have to agree on what you’re fighting about. A newly published debate on the merits of polarized training in endurance athletes, in Medicine & ...

Running a half or full marathon is on many runners’ bucket lists, but to be the best runner possible, it’s important to regularly challenge yourself with different distances and types of runs—and that ...

Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...