50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of how muscles change with age

As people age, the chemical signaling pathways in muscles become less potent, and it gets harder to build muscle and maintain strength. But the health benefits of strength training only increase with age.

Roger Fielding, Associate Director of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Professor of Medicine, Tufts University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2022 ~8 min

Are middle lanes fastest in track and field? Data from 8,000 racers shows not so much

In track and field, it's a common belief that middle lanes are the fastest. But according to the data, middle lanes aren't better, and in the 200-meter sprint, outside lanes might even be faster.

David R. Munro, Assistant Professor of Economics, Middlebury • conversation
July 21, 2021 ~8 min


Super shoes: Explaining athletics’ new technological arms race

Endurance running is experiencing its 'marginal gains' moment.

Jonathan Taylor, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise, Teesside University • conversation
March 2, 2021 ~7 min

Cool touch shirts can make you feel cool on hot days, but which materials work best?

More companies are selling products that claim to keep you cool on hot days. But it turns out that common materials used in sports clothing may not always be the best.

Susan L. Sokolowski, Director & Associate Professor of Sports Product Design, University of Oregon • conversation
Aug. 28, 2020 ~7 min

Coronavirus: why self-isolation brings mental health strain for elite athletes

Why elite athletes may struggle more during self-isolation.

Keith Parry, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Exercise & Health, University of Winchester • conversation
April 14, 2020 ~5 min

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