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Physiology Friday #276: Heat, But Not Cold, Promotes Muscle Regeneration After Injury

One more reason why "put some ice on it" is terrible advice.
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Will Humans Live to 150? Not in Our Lifetime
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Physiology Friday #242: Is Exercise Volume or Intensity More Important for Improving Mitochondrial Content and VO2 Max?
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Health Influencers Have a Credibility Problem
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Special Marathon Training Q&A with the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
I spoke to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation's ‘Be Bone Strong’ NYC & Sydney Marathon Teams for an in-depth discussion on how to train smarter…
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David Roche Wants to “Science the Sh*t” Out of UltraRunning
Last year he smashed the Leadville 100 course record in his first 100 mile race ever. This year he’s back for more.
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Physiology Friday #275: Alcohol & Cardiovascular Health: Where the New American Heart Association Statement Falls Short
Moderate drinking is no longer considered to be beneficial for the heart, but should recommendations to limit drinking be more aggressive?
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The Top Fitness and Health Metrics to Track, Optimize, or Ignore
Should You Trust Your Wearable or Yourself?
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Physiology Friday #274: Post-Exercise Hot Baths Mimic the Effects of High-Altitude Training
Six weeks of passive heat exposure elicited several classic adaptations once thought to be exclusive to exercising in a low-oxygen environment. Does it…
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How to Maximize Your Workout Recovery
The 4R Framework of sports nutrition offers a science-backed protocol for getting the most out of your workout...after you've completed it.
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Physiology Friday #273: Is Time-Restricted Eating Sabotaging Your Workout Results?
A new study encourages us to rethink muscle building in a world of intermittent fasting.
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Physiology Friday #272: Is Endurance Exercise the Best Way to Improve Longevity?
Why runners (might) live longer.
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Physiology Friday #271: Is Durability the Most Underrated Trait in Endurance Performance?
Your VO₂ max changes after a few hours of exercise. Here's what it means for training and racing.
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