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Running on a treadmill is easier than running outside. Does that matter?
Hunter Bennett, Adelaide University You hop on the treadmill, set your pace, and easily knock out a couple…
Pumped up with poison: new research shows many anabolic steroids contain toxic metals
MilosStankovic/Getty Images Timothy Piatkowski, Griffith University Eighteen-year-old Mark scrolls Instagram late at night, watching videos of fitness influencers…
Neanderthal gene variant linked to reduced athletic performance in modern humans
A gene variant inherited from Neanderthals produces a less efficient muscle enzyme, which may explain why some modern humans are less likely to become top-level athletes.
Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?
Michele Ursi/Shutterstock Hunter Bennett, University of South Australia and Ben Singh, University of South Australia Ice baths have…