The immune system is your body’s defense against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful substances. In other words, it helps you fight off and recover from illnesses and infections. Needless to say, the immune system plays a vital role in your general health. So what can you do to maintain a healthy, well-functioning immune system?
Hoping to improve your marathon performance this fall? Sara Manderscheid is a running coach, Boston Qualifier, and podcaster living in Boulder, CO. About 20 years ago, Sara started running. In 2019, she BQ’d in her marathon debut. After that, she fell in love with the marathon training process and hasn’t looked back. This fall, she’s
How much attention do you need to give to your weight as a runner? Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an obesity and lipid specialist physician who’s helped thousands of patients across the US. He’s certified with the American Board of Obesity Medicine, is the former medical director of Weight Watchers, and has an unmatched meme game
Want to run faster with fewer injuries? Take a look at your gait. Jessica Wulke is a dual board-certified specialist physical therapist in orthopedics and sports in Dallas, Texas. As the owner of JW Elite Therapy, she has extensive experience treating professional athletes and continues to treat athletes in the NFL and the Dallas Cowboy
In the world of nutrition, some nutrients stay in the background despite playing crucial roles in your health. Cysteine is one such compound. Often referred to as l-cysteine, it comes in a few different molecular derivatives like N-Acetyl-L-cysteine or cystine. And though it may not appear in popular headlines, this semi-essential amino acid plays a
I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to three shirts that I felt comfortable in. The only thing that mattered was that they didn’t
Reviewed by Denise Asafu-Adjei, M.D., MPH A few years back, PN co-founder John Berardi, PhD, posted a shirtless photo of himself on his 47th birthday. He called it his “anti-regress pic” and thanked 30 years of squats, deadlifts, presses, and chin-ups—among other exercises—for his chiseled six-pack, pumped chest, and bulging biceps. The question many commenters
The human body is full of bacteria. Believe it or not—this is a good thing. Living microbial communities play a vital role in human health. These “microbiomes” can be found in the gut, the skin, the mouth, the respiratory tract, and more. Over the past couple decades, scientists have made numerous discoveries about how the
“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes to cutting through BS. But the Anna I knew was falling into some painful traps that
Fact: cardio has great benefits: it strengthens the heart and lungs, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol and helps burn calories. Phew! Having said that, skipping, Running and the rest isn’t a panacea – which hasn’t stopped all sorts of cardio myths from being perpetuated. Here, we explain
There are few things more frustrating than hitting the gym regularly only to see lackluster results. If you’ve been in this situation, there’s a good chance you’ve already addressed the usual culprits: nutrition, hydration, and the structure of your workouts. (If not, this article is a great starting point!) Here’s the thing—building and maintaining muscle
Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD At some point in my mid-40s, the scale started climbing. A pound or two turned into five, then 10, then 20. It seemed as if I was doing all the right things: Eating less, moving more, rinse, repeat. Yet, the harder I worked, the
As a man over 60, you are not able to train like you used to in your 20’s. That doesn’t mean you can’t workout anymore, it just means you need to adjust how you workout. Whether it is the amount of weight you lift, how often you exercise, or the kinds of workouts you are
Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem at the Home Run Derby on July 15. Unfortunately, her performance, which kicked off the popular MLB event, quickly went viral on social media for the wrong reasons. The four-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter delivered the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2024 Home Run Derby held at Globe Life Field in Arlington,
Building muscle isn’t easy. If it was, a lot more people would look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. But there are techniques you can use to make the most of the time you spend in the weights room. Take myo-reps, for example. It’s an approach created by top trainer Borge Fagerli and it delivers the same gains
What makes the biggest impact when it comes to recovery strategies and tools for runners? Dr. Peter Tierney is a health and performance researcher, consultant, and coach who’s worked with many professional sports organizations to help athletes recover effectively from exercise. Dr. Peter Tierney’s science-backed “Big 5” recovery strategies help athletes perform at a top
Whatever kind of runner you are, and whatever you’re training for, it’s always great to make parkrun part of your weekly routine if you can. It’s a great start to the weekend and will top up your motivation for running because of the always-excellent atmosphere. However, fitting parkrun in isn’t always the easiest thing to
Going away for the holidays? This travel-friendly no-gym Workout routine by trainer Johno Meintjies can be done anywhere. And it does the job in just 15 minutes! Unlike weird carpet designs, gyms do not come standard with every hotel. So top trainer Johno Meintjies created these simple but effective Workouts that you can do in
Most diets work, at least in the short term. Whatever rules you have to follow with a diet, at its core is probably an approach that puts you in a calorie deficit if you’re aiming to lose weight, and encourages you to eat more healthy things and fewer unhealthy things. But the restrictions diets place
If you’re pregnant, making time for exercise can be rewarding but difficult to achieve. Waning energy and not feeling 100% can be powerful demotivators in your fitness journey. But this 15-minute pregnancy Workout is made for a slow and steady approach, so you’re working at a level that feels comfortable for you. Meet the expert:
Anyone who has trained for a marathon will probably have already heard about the taper, an almost magical period where you get to stop training so hard and start resting up ahead of race day. Outside of marathons, tapering is not spoken about as much, but it is still an important thing to do when
What should runners look for in a running shoe? Thomas Neuberger of Believe in the Run has tested hundreds of running shoes and has witnessed the evolution, trends, and fads of the running shoe industry over the years. Thomas Neuberger has tested about 100 pairs of running shoes in the past year alone. Thomas is
The Brooks Glycerin was once the most comfortable running shoe available, with its stack of cushioning making it stand out. Now, however, many of the best cushioned running shoes have higher stacks and softer foams than the Glycerin—and the Brooks Glycerin 21 is relatively lightweight and low-stack for a cushioned shoe. This makes it a
Consider the new PUMA Velocity Nitro 3 your go-to training shoes for long slogs, tempo runs and more. The shoe, with superior cushioning, makes for comfortable Running, with enhanced speed tech to help you go faster. PUMA Velocity Nitro 3 The Specs A lightweight shoe that doesn’t compromise on stability or comfort. A heel spoiler
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