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New insights from sport psychology research highlight how mental strategies, cognitive training, and support systems used by elite athletes can be adapted for enhanced performance and resilience in business environments.
A new study indicates that young adults engaged in resistance training can achieve both fat loss and muscle gain on a high-protein, mildly hypocaloric diet, similar to those on an eucaloric diet.
RitFit Sports outlines an 8-week 10K training plan for beginners, emphasizing gradual progression, easy runs, and strategic recovery to prepare for a 6.2-mile race.
Elite cyclist Gordo Byrn discusses the concept of "the Limit" in training, emphasizing the importance of testing physical and psychological boundaries while respecting risk, drawing parallels from his experience at Epic Camp Italy 2026.
The yoga community is scrutinizing traditional asana cues, leading to a debate between refining outdated instructions and potentially diluting the practice into mere calisthenics.
The 5+2 training framework offers masters athletes a structured weekly regimen of five low-intensity days and two hard intense days, prioritizing recovery for sustained performance and injury prevention.
WurQ has announced a significant prize purse for athletes competing at the CrossFit Games, signaling increased financial opportunities within the functional fitness industry.
Hypertrophy focuses on muscle size with moderate loads and higher reps, while strength training targets force production using heavy loads and lower reps, demanding distinct approaches for optimal results.
Strength coach and tendon rehabilitation specialist Jake Tuura emphasizes that resilient performance hinges on understanding how to appropriately load tendons, bones, and muscles while avoiding drastic fluctuations in training intensity.
Infisport highlights the scientific basis for post-exercise nutrition, emphasizing specific ratios of carbohydrates and proteins, along with essential vitamins and minerals, for muscle recovery across various athletic disciplines.
A new report clarifies that sweat production is not an accurate indicator of workout effectiveness or calorie burn, debunking a common misconception in fitness.
New insights into elite cycling suggest that a rider's capacity to endure pain, rather than traditional physiological metrics like VO2 max, is the primary determinant of success in grueling races like the Tour de France.
Peak Pose Sequencing is a method for yoga class design that focuses on building a practice around a single complex posture, progressively preparing students.
Andrea Teague, 53, achieved her fastest marathon time of 3:13:20 at the London Marathon by prioritizing consistent training, incorporating quality workouts like speed and hill work, and leveraging a supportive partner, proving that significant athletic improvement is possible later in life.
CrossFit has announced that single-day tickets for the 2026 CrossFit Games are now available for purchase, offering a flexible attendance option for the annual fitness competition.
New research explores how Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training impacts muscle strength and hypertrophy, comparing it to traditional heavy-load resistance training.
Sports psychology applies psychological principles to improve athletic performance, well-being, and team dynamics, offering diverse career paths from direct athlete consultation to academic research and organizational advising.
Recent industry discussions and research highlight creatine's expanding role beyond muscle building, including significant implications for longevity, bone density, and specific health needs of women, alongside regulatory advancements for supplements.
Joining a Masters swimming group involves understanding lane organization, equipment usage, and etiquette, which can improve swim proficiency and provide a strong community for adult swimmers.
A real-world test confirms that modern e-bikes, equipped with sufficient battery capacity and range extenders, can successfully complete 100-mile rides while still providing a legitimate workout for the rider.
Integral Yoga will offer a 200-hour Hatha Teacher Training residential intensive from October 4 – November 1, 2026, at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, covering teaching methods, yoga philosophy, and marketing.
UK runner Mary McCarthy, known for her sub-2:50 marathon time and "Beat the Boys" content, emphasizes prioritizing training performance over content creation to achieve authentic engagement and sustained athletic progress.
CrossFit 1013's daily programming, known as WODs (Workout of the Day), includes diverse routines such as 'Team Roy,' 'Pimm's Cup,' 'Championship Point,' and 'Serena & Venus,' incorporating team-based, timed, and strength-focused elements.
New research indicates that training close to muscular failure significantly boosts muscle growth, but going all the way to failure offers diminished returns and incurs higher fatigue and injury risks, especially for strength gains.
New research highlights that mental resilience in athletes is not innate but developed through exposure to adversity, offering a significant impact on performance and overall well-being, a principle highly transferable to the business world.
A 2025 joint position statement provides Grade I evidence for "gut training" – targeted carbohydrate fueling during exercise – as a primary intervention to improve endurance athlete performance and reduce gastrointestinal issues.
New advancements in swimming technology, including smart pools, underwater audio, and wearable trackers, are transforming traditional swim training into a data-rich, personalized experience.
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is a key metric in cycling that measures a rider's sustainable power output, enabling structured training, performance tracking, and optimal equipment selection.
A new article highlights that comprehensive student manuals are crucial for yoga teacher training programs, serving as a consistent reference, fostering engagement, and enhancing overall program professionalism and knowledge retention for trainees.
Long-distance running coach and ultrarunner Dan England identifies five critical training adjustments that helped him successfullly complete a 100-mile ultramarathon after several previous attempts.
Warlock Athletics has released its weekly 'Workout of the Day' (WOD) program for July 6 through July 12, 2026, featuring a structured training combination for athletes following the 4th of July weekend.
New insights clarify the distinctions between strength and hypertrophy training, examining how each outcome responds to different training variables such as specificity, proximity to failure, volume, and more.
Ultrarunning Magazine's latest articles cover essential gear reviews for hydration vests, the critical role of sport psychology in ultra-endurance events, and comprehensive race recaps and previews for the ultra-running community.
Gabriela Migała, the 2024 CrossFit Games runner-up, will miss the 2026 competition due to injury recovery, while five announced events and a swimming format change are sparking community debate.
EliteFTS is holding a June Cyber Monday sale, offering discounts of up to 40% on select strength equipment, including bands, support gear, apparel, and general equipment, alongside sitewide 10% off promotions.
Richard H. Cox's 7th edition of "Sports Psychology Concepts and Applications" outlines psychological strategies like goal-setting, confidence building, and stress management that are crucial for peak performance, not just in sports but also in business leadership.
A 2025 joint position statement highlights gut training as a Grade I evidence-based intervention for endurance athletes, emphasizing progressive carbohydrate intake and dismissing popular but ineffective supplements like probiotics.
Swimmers often misinterpret fatigue during sets, mistakenly blaming overall conditioning when the real issue is a cellular recovery gap in short rest intervals.
New research suggests that while training programs produce general gains, individual responses to identical training can vary significantly, highlighting VO2max as a primary performance differentiator over lactate threshold percentage.
New research indicates that positive self-talk consistently enhances performance, while personal self-control resources can mitigate the negative effects of discouraging internal dialogue and improve overall task execution.
New guidance from Higher Running emphasizes the critical need for flexibility in structured run training, advising athletes and coaches to adjust plans based on life circumstances, recovery needs, and workload to maintain health and progress.
Training Think Tank discusses CrossFit athlete Lauren Boen's performance in a 14-minute AMRAP workout and announces upcoming skills camps at CrossFit Ownit.
Swimmers often misattribute mid-set fatigue to overall conditioning, when it is frequently a cellular recovery deficit exacerbated by high-volume training and insufficient daily mitochondrial support.
A recent article highlights the critical distinction between mobility, defined as a joint's ability to move freely, and flexibility, which refers to a muscle's elasticity.
Dr. Roberta Kraus introduces a structured assessment framework for evaluating team culture, moving beyond intuition to deliver actionable insights for continuous improvement.
New research from the 2025 Joint Position Statement on Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Syndrome (EIGS) confirms progressive gut training as a Grade I evidence-based method for endurance athletes to improve carbohydrate absorption and reduce GI distress.
CrossFit Forte announced its sauna is fixed after a recent outage, offering a 50% membership discount for July due to the inconvenience, alongside releasing several new Workouts of the Day (WODs) and its 4th of July schedule.
Many swimmers mistakenly focus on macro recovery (after practice) rather than the critical cellular-level recovery needed between high-intensity repetitions, leading to performance fade during sets.
EliteFTS is currently running its "June Cyber Monday Sale" with discounts up to 40% on bands, support gear, apparel, and equipment, alongside sitewide 10% off promotions on specific categories like bars and equipment.
Effective marathon race week nutrition focuses on consistent, familiar, and balanced eating to optimize energy stores and hydration, rather than last-minute dietary overhauls.
