Found in the NYTimes and written By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS In an eye-opening demonstration of nature’s ingenuity, researchers at Princeton University recently discovered that exercise creates vibrant new brain cells — and then shuts them down when they shouldn’t be in action. For some time, scientists studying exercise have been puzzled by physical activity’s two seemingly incompatible effects […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald Loss of flexibility isn’t necessarily a bad thing. One of the more interesting effects of run training is reduced flexibility in the joints of the lower legs. In a word, the more you run, the harder it is to touch your toes. I was been reminded of this […]

Dr. John Berardi discusses the pros and cons of using caffeine in an active diet.  

Inspirational Doesn’t Begin to Cut it! Sports Illustrated Kid of The Year 2012  

Weight-Loss FAQs Answered Written by Liz Applegate, Ph.D.; and seen on RUNNERS WORLD What’s the best way to break through a weight-loss plateau? Since you’re not burning more calories than you consume—hence no weight loss—tweak your routine. Up the protein at each meal (especially breakfast) to 25 grams—this curbs appetite and may boost calorie burning. Eat […]

Seen on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald You aren’t still putting yourself through a depletion phase, are you? The practice of carbo-loading dates back to the late 1960s. The first carbo-loading protocol was developed by a Swedish physiologist named Gunvar Ahlborg after he discovered a positive relationship between the amount of glycogen (carbs stored […]

Seen on Mens Health There are a ton of great proteins available. And if you ask 10 different people what the BEST source of protein is, you’ll likely get 10 different answers.  But before we talk about the BEST protein sources, why does it even matter? The data continue to mound for the benefits of […]

The Pros And Cons To Caffeine-Infused Training And Racing Found on Triathlete.com and  Written by Tim Mickleborough What’s the deal with caffeine? Does it truly improve race times and help with training? If it does improve performance can we dose up on caffeine and not have any worries about getting caught? Is it a banned substance? Are […]

Found on ESPN and written by By Lyndsay Meyer Race day has come and gone, and the awesome feeling of accomplishment has … gone with it. Instead of feeling proud and successful, you’re left feeling depressed and lethargic. You’re suffering from postrace letdown, a common malady among athletes after the culmination of months of work. PRLD […]

What Are You Drinking? A little beer or wine won’t hurt your running (phew)–as long as you’re smart about it Seen on Runners World and written by Kristen Wolfe Bieler There are few sights more peculiar than a parade of 8,000 costumed marathoners sipping wine as they run 26.2 miles. But that’s exactly what happens […]

What every triathlete should know about lactate, calories, and gait, from the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Institute. As seen on Ironman.com and written By Jennifer Ward-Barber   Here are the three most important tests Gandler recommends for new and aspiring IRONMAN athletes: Lactate testing This basic test determines the exercise intensity at which lactic acid […]

Five prerace nutrition mistakes—and how to keep them from ruining your big day. By Kelly Bastone  As seen on RunnersWorld.com If you’re like many runners, you’ve spent the last few months training for a big race. And as your 5-K, half-marathon, or marathon approaches, you’re probably taking extra care with what you eat and drink. […]

Written by Maggie O’Houlihan for Healthy Living Dehydration causes increased heart rate and limits the body’s ability to cool itself. To perform your best in a half-marathon, you will need to be properly hydrated. This starts days before the race. You will need to consume the right amount of fluids while avoiding alcohol and being sure not to […]

Written for Ironman.com As the summer approaches, nutritionist Nancy Clark offers a hydration education in sweat, sodium and cramping. Hydration is a hot topic in the endurance and IRONMAN communities. But an issue that often goes ignored in the conversation is the problem of overhydration, which can be as dangerous to your health as underhydration. […]

Written by Dr. Mercola from Mercola Fitness When it comes to healthy habits, too much of a good thing can backfire, and that applies to exercise as well. While most people suffer from lack of exercise, once you get going, it can be addictive and some people do end up exercising too much — either by exercising […]

From Triathlete.com  By Sarah Wassner Flynn Don’t let winter training take its toll on your body—4 things to do after every workout so you’re ready to take on your next tough effort. Rub It As if you needed another excuse to get a massage, here’s one more:  Experts say that rubbing down muscles after exercise […]