Long-distance cyclists can preserve fat-free body mass while on a plant-based diet, according to new research involving a University of Alberta nutrition expert.

Back in his college days, Matt Frazier says he never ran more than three miles at a time. "I was kind of a recreational athlete at best," he said. But that was before he adopted a plant-based diet.

Cut through the confusion around this essential macronutrient so you can improve your performance and bounce back faster.

When you talk to endurance athletes, however -- people who need their bodies to be at their best -- you'll find few takers for these seemingly magical formulas. Whether you are a marathon runner, an ...

The composition of our gut microbiome is known to influence many elements of the human body, and new lines of research are uncovering some fascinating insights around how this extends to athletic ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is in just a few days, and here’s a look at how runners who are looking to perform at their best have been fueling their bodies in the ...

Researchers conducted 23 randomised crossover trials including 1,146 adult participants, ranging from sedentary individuals to trained endurance athletes who run or work out regularly. The trials ...

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 ...

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While there isn’t currently much concrete scientific evidence about the risk factors involved with developing a running-related injury (RRI), experts have pointed to several potential factors. Having ...