Selene Yeager
“The Fit Chick”
Eating While Stressed, No Matter What Foods You Consume, Can Affect Your Health
Chill vibes improve digestion and help keep blood sugar in check.
How Working With a Sports Psychologist Can Help Improve Your Performance
It’s not just about running stamina, it's also mental.
Tonal Home Gym Review: A Suite of Exercise Classes You Can Hang on a Wall
This new workout machine makes resistance training a breeze (except for that muscle-burning part).
The 3 Main Body Types (or Somatypes), Explained
Learn about your natural physiology to better understand how to optimize your nutrition and training.
Small Food Swaps in Your Diet Can Extend Your Life and Benefit the Planet
The good news: You’re probably eating a lot of these options already!
6 Symptoms of Low Protein—and How to Get More into Your Diet
Dead legs and lingering fatigue may be a sign to eat more of this important macronutrient.
Regular Exercise Lowers Risk of Early Death Even in Areas With High Air Pollution
The benefits of your daily run outweigh the risks of the particulate matter in the air, study finds.
The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise on Your Brain, According to New Research
Here’s another reason to go for a run in the fresh air when you can.
This BMI Calculator Won’t Give You an Accurate Measure of Overall Health
Body mass index is only one part of an overall assessment of your health and not very useful for athletes, in particular.
What Is the Minimum Amount of Exercise Necessary to Maintain Your Fitness?
Dropping your volume by a third or more won’t deplete your hard earned gains, new research shows.
Good News, Runners: Thick Thighs Do Save Lives, Especially for Women
Research finds that higher muscle and fat in women is associated with a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Plant Protein Can Be Just As Effective As Animal Protein for Muscle Gains
As long as you’re getting the amount of protein you need for those gains, the source isn’t as important.
Recent Headlines Suggest Being Both Fat and Fit Is a Myth. It’s Not That Simple
One study isn’t enough to resolve this 20-year debate.
Skipping Breakfast Can Impact Your Performance Later in the Day
Even if you eat the same amount of carbs and calories, research shows that extending your nightly fast can slow you down.
Runners, It’s Time to Say Bye Bye to BMI
Research shows the Body Mass Index doesn’t yield correct answers when it comes to the health of athletes.
Swapping Red Meat With Plant Protein Can Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
Research shows there are significant benefits to reducing your intake of red meat—processed and/or unprocessed.
Glucosamine Supplements May Reduce Risk of Early Death As Much as Exercise
But that doesn’t mean you should take a supplement and skip your workout.
The Ultimate Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training for Runners
HIIT can take your training and performance to the next level. Here’s everything you need to know about this super effective style of training.
Adding Chili Pepper to Your Diet May Bring You Some Unexpected Benefits
The hot pepper may literally be the “spice of life.”
What Does It Mean to Have Long-Haul COVID-19?
For some people, symptoms of COVID-19 can linger for months.
Exercise Protects Your Brain Even If You’re Otherwise Sedentary
Your daily run keeps your brain healthy even if you’re otherwise stuck on your butt, a new study finds.
Your Running Shoes, While Comfortable, May Be Making Your Feet Weaker
When the toes of your shoes curve up, it makes walking and running easier—but it may increase injury risk.
Exercise and COVID-19 Can Be a Dangerous Combination, Evidence Shows
Trying to “work through it” can make it much worse and even lead to myocarditis in some patients.
Looking for Foods With Whole Grains? Read the Packaging Carefully
Whole grain labels on your cereal, bread, and cracker packaging are among the most misleading, study finds.
You Can Probably Skip the Pricey Hydrogel Drinks for Most Workouts
Special high-carb drinks like Maurten work no better than general sports drinks for moderate exercise, study shows.
High Levels of Exercise Linked to Very Early Pregnancy Loss
If you’re trying to get pregnant, research suggests paying attention to how much you’re working out could prove beneficial.
How Running Can Help Save Your Sight
Every hour of exercise per day could reduce your risk of cataracts by two percent, a new study shows.
Consuming More Carbs Can Make Endurance Exercise Feel Easier, Reduce Soreness
Study shows twice the generally recommended amount is possible and may even be beneficial.
Be Careful Sharing This Viral Simulation—It’s Not an Actual Scientific Study
We all want information, but it’s more important than ever to consider the sources.
How We’re Running (or Not Running) Right Now and Why
The decision is personal, but the Runner’s World staff shares how we’ve changed our running in response to COVID-19.
A Runner’s Guide to Self-Care In These Stressful Times
Maintaining your physical and mental health is good for everybody while we try to flatten the coronavirus curve.
Milk Consumption Linked to Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
Study shows consistently drinking just one cup a day may raise risk up to 50 percent.