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Sports Science Update: Running In The Matrix
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published Jul. 9, 2012
- Updated Jul. 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM UTC
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Skip The Lactate Threshold Test
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published May. 31, 2012
- Updated May. 31, 2012 at 2:48 PM UTC
A new study reveals that athletes can find their lactate threshold heart rate by feel.
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Sports Science Update: Run To Improve Your Cycling (And
- By Competitor Running
- Published Dec. 6, 2011
In a scientific case study, an elite cyclist improved his time trial by riding less and running hard.
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Sports Science Update: The Functional Movement Screen
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published Nov. 29, 2011
Seven simple moves can be used to assess your injury risk and chart a course toward healthier running.
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Sports Science Update: How Laziness Makes You A Better
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published Nov. 22, 2011
A new study suggests we naturally run with as little muscle activation as possible.
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Sports Science Update: Revisiting The Glycemic Index
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published Nov. 15, 2011
New evidence suggests the glycemic index of foods doesn’t matter as much as you’ve been told.
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Sports Science Update: Eat A Slushie Before Your Next Warm
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Nov. 10, 2011
An icy treat before a run in the heat improves performance and lowers body temperature.
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Sports Science Update: Did Meb’s Socks Help Him PR?
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published Nov. 8, 2011
New study adds little clarity to our understanding of the benefits of compression socks.
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Sports Science Update: More Reasons To Leave Your Stride
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published Nov. 1, 2011
- Updated Mar. 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM UTC
A new study finds that common stride “improvements” reduce running economy.
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Sports Science Update: Does “Barefoot” Running Have
- By Matt Fitzgerald
- Published Oct. 25, 2011
- Updated Feb. 19, 2013 at 8:46 AM UTC
A new scientific survey shows more interest than participation.