The Lactic Acid Myth
There is no lactic acid in the human body. That said, the burn we feel during hard efforts has a lot to do with acid.
There is no lactic acid in the human body. That said, the burn we feel during hard efforts has a lot to do with acid.
To avoid the high-intensity effort required to directly measure max heart rate, athletes use prediction equations. Clint Eastwood may or may not approve.
HIT has many proven benefits and several big limitations. Trevor Connor explores how HIT works, its effects, and the most effective high-intensity interval workouts you can choose for specific gains.
In Week 2 of our Strength Training Series, we progress the program with exercises that will help develop your strength and durability.
Dr. Stacy Sims gives her advice on how to coach women through all stages of menopause.
Because the knee is caught between the hip and the foot, it often bears the brunt of biomechanical pedaling forces, which leads to injuries. Dr. Andy Pruitt explains why.
In Part 3 of this strength workout, Allison Westfahl gives us banded exercises to work on glute strength.