A brisk walk may be just as good as a run for keeping the the heart healthy.
Running
Final Countdown: 5 Training Tips for the Last Weeks Before a Big Race
It’s October, which means it’s race season. Many runners are amping up their training for big runs this fall, including the New York City marathon in early November and various half-marathons leading up to it.
Should You Drink If You’re Training for a Race?
Training for a race means making sacrifices like going to bed early and putting aside hours on the weekends for long runs. But what about your precious after-work glass of wine? Would you be willing to give it up?
Listen: The Best Runners’ Playlists on TIME’s Spotify
Your iPod can help you run faster and longer. So, earlier this week, we asked music and exercise expert Dr. Costas Karageorghis, who’s worked with Olympic athletes to select the right workout music, for some expert tips on …
The Perfect Playlist: How Your iPod Can Help You Run Faster and Harder
Sometimes you need an extra push to hit the pavement or treadmill — or to make it through that last grueling mile of training — and the key may simply be loading right songs on your iPod, according to Dr. Costas Karageorghis, …
It’s Not Too Late to Start: Tips for Training for a Distance Run
Has cheering for Team USA this Olympics season inspired you to go for gold in your own distance event? Here in New York City, we’re seeing more and more fitness fans and amateur athletes — including a few staffers from TIME’s …
Extreme Workouts: When Exercise Does More Harm than Good
Researchers say there’s an optimal “dose” of exercise that benefits the heart and extends life. Beyond that point, you’re not doing yourself any favors.
A Girl is Punished to Death in Alabama: Does Running Count as Corporal Punishment?
Savannah Hardin, 9, dies after being made to run for three hours for lying about eating a candy bar. With her grandmother and stepmother charged with murder, will parents consider anew how to punish children?
Zombies: Bad for Brains, Good for Workouts
Gamers, this one’s for you. A new iPhone fitness app has users dodging zombies and saving the world.
Dos and Don’ts: Finding Your Perfect Sports Bra
From aerodynamic track shoes to the sleekest Speedos, having the right gear for the game is essential for athletes. For women, it starts with a good sports bra.
Skip the Stretch Before Running — It Doesn’t Prevent Injuries
Most runners, whether they’re training for a marathon or simply out to get some exercise, will stretch before they take off. It’s a ritual that verges on the sacred, strongly connected to the intuitive sense that priming the …
In Politics, It’s Survival of the Fittest, Literally
One of the most confounding questions facing political scientists is why some people vote and others don’t.
How Marathon Runners Can Avoid the Post-Race Blues
Some 43,000 runners will hit the streets Sunday, Nov. 7, for the annual ING New York City marathon. By Monday, those runners will be in recovery, not just physically but emotionally as well — it’s only natural to feel a sense …