We all know when it comes to running, nothing brings more enjoyment than hitting a new PB; whether you’re shedding off a simple second, or a few, it can transform a good run into a great run. But as ...

Research proves the benefits of adding strength work to your routine: A study published in Sports Biomechanics in 2023 concluded that combining strength and endurance training improved running economy ...

For lower-body workouts from Stephanie Mansour routines — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Large muscles like the hamstrings and ...

Plyometric exercises require you to push yourself to your maximum effort through quick and intense bursts of energy like jumping, sprinting, lunging and hopping. They call on you to perform explosive ...

Sprinting builds muscle mass and strength, can increase your speed, and help tone muscles. Long-distance running may improve your cardiovascular endurance and respiratory system. Which is best depends ...

Let’s travel back to the Paris Olympics—the women’s marathon event in particular. Twenty kilometers into the race, Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands was holding her pace and biding her time. “The moment ...

Warming up significantly improves muscle performance, particularly speed and power, by increasing muscle temperature. Both passive heat methods and light exercise warm-ups work, but mimicking the ...

African exercises have been a part of traditional practices for centuries, focusing on natural movements and bodyweight techniques ...