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The weirdest things we learned this week: Cruise ships full of poop, deadly wallpaper, and the sport where women beat men The weirdest things we learned this week: Cruise ships full of poop, deadly wallpaper, and the sport where women beat men

By Rachel Feltman

These charts reveal America’s complicated relationship with exercise

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These charts reveal America’s complicated relationship with exercise These charts reveal America’s complicated relationship with exercise

By Sara Chodosh

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That beer after your workout probably isn’t helping you 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. 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? 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 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 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 Pregnant people get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share

By Sara Chodosh

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

By Whitson Gordon

Strongest Man bodyfat

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The world’s strongest athletes aren’t shredded and for good reason The world’s strongest athletes aren’t shredded and for good reason

By Stan Horaczek

A six pack won’t make you a better runner, but these deep core exercises might

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A six pack won’t make you a better runner, but these deep core exercises might A six pack won’t make you a better runner, but these deep core exercises might

By Claire Maldarelli

Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack

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Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack 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 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 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 ‘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 Why endurance athletes hit the wall

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

From the archives: How to stay fit and live longer, according to a 1920s authority on exercise

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From the archives: How to stay fit and live longer, according to a 1920s authority on exercise From the archives: How to stay fit and live longer, according to a 1920s authority on exercise

By Eleanor Cummins

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

By Claire Maldarelli

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This stick-on sweat monitor knows when you need a drink This stick-on sweat monitor knows when you need a drink

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

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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 You Could Eat Fast Food After A Workout To Build Muscle

By Alexandra Ossola

FDA Won’t Regulate Most Health-Related Wearable Devices

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FDA Won’t Regulate Most Health-Related Wearable Devices FDA Won’t Regulate Most Health-Related Wearable Devices

The 7 Most Important Fitness Tracker Measurements

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The 7 Most Important Fitness Tracker Measurements The 7 Most Important Fitness Tracker Measurements

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How Biking In Traffic Affects Your Body

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How Biking In Traffic Affects Your Body How Biking In Traffic Affects Your Body

By Francie Diep

Check Your “Fitness Age” With This Research-Based Calculator

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Check Your “Fitness Age” With This Research-Based Calculator Check Your “Fitness Age” With This Research-Based Calculator

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

A Single Bout Of Exercise Can Make Your Flu Shot More Effective

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A Single Bout Of Exercise Can Make Your Flu Shot More Effective A Single Bout Of Exercise Can Make Your Flu Shot More Effective

By Colin Lecher

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

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

Runner's Stride

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Humans May Be Biologically Able to Run 40 MPH, New Study Shows Humans May Be Biologically Able to Run 40 MPH, New Study Shows

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Will Running Barefoot Cure What Ails Us? Will Running Barefoot Cure What Ails Us?

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 PopSci 5-Minute Project video: CD dumbbell

By Popular Science Team