The Jeffing method, named after its creator Jeff Galloway, is a unique approach to running that alternates periods of running with walking. Typically, this method involves running for a set amount of ...

If you’re looking for a way to boost your athletic performance, calorie burn, and fitness level, you may want to consider sprint interval training (SIT). Similar to high intensity interval training ...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports. For years now, I’ve had a default ...

Good news: starting your running journey doesn't have to require diving in head-first and sprinting for 30 minutes straight. If you’ve never been much of a runner (or you’re starting to get back into ...

If you want to become a fitter and faster runner, especially if you have a target race in mind, the best thing that you can do is select and follow a structured training plan that aligns with your ...

How training affects cells is determined not only by whether we move at all, but also by how intensely and for how long we do ...

Looking for a fountain of youth? You may need to search no further than your sneakers. Exercise, particularly high-intensity interval training, encourages your cells to make more proteins to feed ...

The phrase “putting the hammer down” commonly refers to drivers smashing the accelerator pedal to pick up a burst of speed, often to beat a waning yellow light. Runners use this idiom in much the same ...

There’s a lot of talk in the exercise world about high intensity interval training (HIIT) lately, which is exactly what it sounds like — alternating episodes of exercise with periods of less intensive ...

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is the go-to workout modality for anyone who likes to get their heart rate up, strengthen their muscles, and then move on with their day. It focuses on quick ...

One of the biggest myths I hear is that walking is not a good workout. People often see it as a leisurely activity or a means of transportation, but not as a form of exercise. This could not be ...

If you've heard of interval training, you can probably thank Martin Gibala, professor and chair of the kinesiology department at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, whose research has helped ...