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Holiday travel is pricier this year. Your training plan should expect it
A consumer report flags rising fares and fuller airports. What that means for anyone trying to keep a routine alive between flights.
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Nitrate supplementation for endurance: what the sources support
Beet juice, beetroot powder and sodium nitrate all deliver the same ion. The evidence for endurance gains is real but narrower than the marketing suggests.
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Why local sports news still matters
National outlets cover the finals. Someone else has to cover the Tuesday practice — and that someone shapes how a town sees its athletes.
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Fitness Blender and the rise of free home workouts
Free workout channels changed what people expect from home fitness. Here is what the model is, and what the evidence says about training this way.
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Nutrition on a budget: eating well for less
Cheap staples can carry a full diet. The evidence points to frozen vegetables, dried legumes and whole grains, not expensive powders.
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Building a balanced plate: nutrition basics for beginners
Macronutrients and portions, explained without the myths, for anyone starting from zero.
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Supplements that actually work: what the evidence supports
Most pills in the cabinet have thin evidence behind them. A few do not, and the difference matters.
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Recovery shoes — Recovery slides and shoes: do they earn their hype?
What cushioned recovery footwear actually delivers, what the comfort claims get right, and where the marketing runs ahead of the evidence.
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The Fitnessgram Pacer Test, Explained at Last
The beep, the laps, the dread — what the school shuttle run actually measures, and why it became a meme.
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Supplements for Weight Loss: What the Science Supports
NIH reviewers found no supplement proven effective for weight loss, with one qualified exception for green tea catechins. What the evidence and the risks look like.