Fitness & Exercise (Page 5)

All of the science on healthy movement and keeping fit (with none of the junk).

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tired runner man

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That beer after your workout probably isn’t helping you

By Sara Chodosh

woman barbell lifting

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There’s a HIIT for weight lifting, too. And it works really well.

By Sara Chodosh

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Should I work out when I’m sick?

By Whitson Gordon

A few simple habits can tack some extra years onto your lifespan

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A few simple habits can tack some extra years onto your lifespan

By Claire Maldarelli

We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart

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We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart

By Claire Maldarelli

Pregnant people get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share

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Pregnant people get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share

By Sara Chodosh

running with music

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Music can seriously improve your workout. Here’s how to create the perfect playlist.

By Whitson Gordon

Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack

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Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack

By Jack Goodman/The Conversation

You can actually be allergic to exercise

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You can actually be allergic to exercise

By Nicole Wetsman

Measuring the vibrations of runners’ strides could help prevent muscle injuries

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Measuring the vibrations of runners’ strides could help prevent muscle injuries

By Claire Maldarelli

Going up stairs

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‘Fat but fit’ is absolutely possible

By Sara Chodosh

Why endurance athletes hit the wall

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Why endurance athletes hit the wall

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Apparently the end of the world is going to make us all work out more

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Apparently the end of the world is going to make us all work out more

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Is bicycling a cancer-fighting miracle? Probably not.

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Is bicycling a cancer-fighting miracle? Probably not.

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Running might be kind of contagious

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Running might be kind of contagious

By Claire Maldarelli

High-intensity interval training is great for you—but it won’t keep you from aging

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High-intensity interval training is great for you—but it won’t keep you from aging

By Sara Chodosh

Cramming in all your exercise on the weekend is still good for your health

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Cramming in all your exercise on the weekend is still good for your health

By Claire Maldarelli

To Your Brain, A Runner’s High Looks A Lot Like Smoking Weed

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To Your Brain, A Runner’s High Looks A Lot Like Smoking Weed

By PopSci Editors

You Could Eat Fast Food After A Workout To Build Muscle

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You Could Eat Fast Food After A Workout To Build Muscle

By Alexandra Ossola

How Biking In Traffic Affects Your Body

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How Biking In Traffic Affects Your Body

By Francie Diep

How Much Can A Human Body Sweat Before It Runs Out?

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How Much Can A Human Body Sweat Before It Runs Out?

FYI: How Much Can A Human Body Sweat Before It Runs Out?

Fitness & Exercise

FYI: How Much Can A Human Body Sweat Before It Runs Out?

A man in blue Popular Science coveralls holding a dumbbell made out of old CDs, pointing at the camera, and yelling.

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PopSci 5-Minute Project video: CD dumbbell

By Popular Science Team