Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Muscle gain requires both resistance training and eating enough of the right foods to ...

Pre-exercise hydration can be a confusing topic for youth sports parents and coaches. Most people know that it is important, but the specifics of ‘why’ can seem murky. “How much water should my ...

One of the first things to go for athletes as they age—aside from their hips—is their knees. Years of sprinting, jumping, and heavy squatting take a serious toll on the joints, especially around the ...

Athletes may not have to observe pre-game abstinence before a big event after all. According to new research, sexual activity before intense exercise doesn't slow down an athlete's performance—in some ...

Is it better to move more or move harder? Two new 2026 studies suggest that while movement volume matters, vigorous intensity acts as a unique shield against chronic disease.

For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms – formally known as ...

As exercise, workouts and longevity become more popular, many people are starting to pay more attention to athletic recovery ...

"Heat adaptation means that the next heat wave or hot spell is less taxing on you," Gifford explains. "That becomes relevant ...

While the risks of dehydration are well known, new international guidelines seek to protect athletes from the serious health risks associated with drinking too many fluids while exercising.

Switching up your exercise routine does more than fight boredom. Engaging in varied forms of movement may significantly boost your longevity, according to research.

Learn how a mental resiliency program at Arsenal Tech High School is helping student-athletes cope with stress and improve ...