Limit your bedroom lighting for better sleep and recovery

Sean Hickey September 18, 2026 No Comments

Your nightlight may help keep the monsters at bay, but it’s not without downsides. According to “Nighttime Light Exposure Is Linked to Heart Changes,” researchers analyzed UK Biobank participants who…

Why wearables can struggle across skin tones

Sean Hickey September 18, 2026 No Comments

Wearables have gotten remarkably good at reading our bodies, but one stubborn engineering challenge remains, according to this new piece from Outside: “How Skin Tone Affects Wearable Accuracy—and How Tech…

Navigating the slippery slope of olive oil trends

Sean Hickey September 17, 2026 No Comments

We’ve seen some pretty slick wellness fads come and go recently, like the short-lived reign of Oleato beverages: “Starbucks abandons the olive oil coffee that was the brainchild of its…

A walk in the woods could make your next workout feel easier

Sean Hickey September 17, 2026 No Comments

For many runners, doing a warm-up is a bit like eating your broccoli – we all know it’s good for us, but it can feel pretty tedious. The good news…

Put your recovery on better footing

Sean Hickey September 16, 2026 No Comments

The ideal recovery session doesn’t mean laying on the couch all day. (Even if NFL season openers and U.S. Open tennis are on TV!) A little movement can actually help…

How to relieve muscle soreness without slowing recovery

Sean Hickey September 15, 2026 No Comments

Cold plunges and painkillers can make sore muscles feel better fast, but recovery is one area where immediate comfort and long-term progress do not always align, according to: “The Best…

Oatmeal could be the right late-night snack

Sean Hickey September 14, 2026 No Comments

Late-night hunger has a way of turning a quick snack into a raid on the pantry, but oatmeal may be a useful peace treaty. According to “Dietitians Agree—Oatmeal Is Actually…

How to get started with rucking and weighted vests

Sean Hickey September 8, 2026 No Comments

If you know your Greek mythology, you’ll remember Zeus condemned Atlas to hold the weight of the world on his shoulders. Talk about a high-stress position. It probably led to…

Get stronger by staying still

Sean Hickey September 8, 2026 No Comments

Runners spend a lot of time trying to move faster, so there’s something appealing about strength work that asks you to stay put. According to “The Anti-Movement Core Routine Every…

To slow age-related decline in fitness, HIIT your limits

Sean Hickey September 7, 2026 No Comments

Nobody can outrun Father Time, but recent research indicates he does have trouble catching you at higher intensities. We recently covered how sprint workouts can pack substantial cardiovascular and metabolic benefits into…

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