Articles by Matt Fitzgerald
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Sports Science UpdateSports Science Update: The Functional Movement Screen
Seven simple moves can be used to assess your injury risk and chart a course toward healthier running.
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NutritionMatt Fitzgerald’s Marathon Week Nutrition Plan
The author will soon run a marathon in less-than-perfect shape. He needs all the nutritional help he can get. Here’s what he’s
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Sports Science UpdateSports Science Update: How Laziness Makes You A Better
A new study suggests we naturally run with as little muscle activation as possible.
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Features / Inside The MagazineInside ZAP Fitness: The Life Of An Aspiring Elite American
Hopes and dreams of aspiring Olympic hopefuls are cultivated at ZAP Fitness.
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Nutrition / Sports Science UpdateSports Science Update: Revisiting The Glycemic Index
New evidence suggests the glycemic index of foods doesn’t matter as much as you’ve been told.
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Injury Prevention / Inside The MagazineChallenge Your Core: How To Execute A Proper Plank
This versatile core strengthening exercise helps athletes improve core stability.
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Shoes and Gear / Sports Science UpdateSports Science Update: Did Meb’s Socks Help Him PR?
New study adds little clarity to our understanding of the benefits of compression socks.
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NutritionShould You Take a Multivitamin?
Nobody “needs” a multivitamin, but they can be helpful.
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Race CoverageTop 10 Moments In New York City Marathon History
One of the world's great marathons came from truly humble beginnings--not so long ago.
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Sports Science Update
Sports Science Update: More Reasons To Leave Your Stride
A new study finds that common stride “improvements” reduce running economy.