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When you get a stitch in your side, what’s really going on?
Doctors still don’t know what causes it, or how to stop it.
Why do my muscles ache the day after a big workout?
Taking your gym sessions slow and steady helps prevent your worst muscle soreness.
What running ultramarathons and giving birth tell us about the limits of human endurance
We can all only go so far.
A six pack won’t make you a better runner, but these deep core exercises might
Your deep core muscles aren't visible, but they could prevent chronic back pain.
Video: Motivating Robot Follows You on Your Morning Run
Same old jogging routine got you bored? Can’t move your leaden legs faster than a 15-minute mile? Turn into a...
Gear to Help Long-Distance Runners Get Into Shape
Training to run 26.2 miles is never easy. It takes time, energy and—if you’re smart—a few well-chosen pieces of gear....
Japanese Robots Will Run In First-Ever Full-Length Robot Marathon
Marathoners may sometimes seem like robots, with their single-minded focus and obsessive dedication to finishing their goal. Now some actual...
Power-Harvesting Prosthetic Uses Every Footstep to Power the Next
Prosthetic users typically spend more energy walking on their artificial feet than most people, because the devices cannot replicate the...
Long-Awaited Barefoot Running Study Finds Sneakers Are Harmful
Shoes change the human foot strike and may lead to more running injuries
