Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a study published in the American Society of Hematology’s journal Blood Red ...

Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a ...

One of the recommended exercises was LISS. This stands for low-intensity steady state training, and "it's nothing new", Dr ...

Running 170 kilometres over mountainous terrain caused people's red blood cells to accumulate more age-related damage than those of less ambitious athletes ...

They’re running themselves ragged — and possibly fast-tracking Father Time. Ultramarathons are surging in popularity, with ...

Researchers found that regularly following the exercise regimen for a year led to participants’ brains appearing nearly a ...

VO2 max is an important measure of aerobic conditioning, whether you’re an Olympian or just a person hoping to stay healthy ...

A recent Finnish study has found that measuring adolescents’ maximal oxygen uptake often requires a brief verification phase ...

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

Some athletes go to the gym. Some run long distances across vast terrains. Some even build their fitness using brine and seafoam. But many Olympic hopefuls, such as those competing in this year's ...

A cardiologist, a neurologist, and a dermatologist share eight science-backed benefits to a schvitz.