Alex Hutchinson is a Toronto journalist and a former member of Canada’s long-distance running team. He writes about scientific research relating to exercise and athletic performance in Globe Life’s Jockology column. He also covers these topics as a senior editor at Canadian Running magazine, and on his blog at SweatScience.com .
What’s the best running stride to avoid injury?
A running stride that protects your knees shifts risk to the ankles for a while, but will eventually pay off
The future of fitness may be in the pool
As baby boomers get older and creakier, aquafit can take the pressure off joints
Can sitting too long really hurt my health?
But taking frequent breaks during long stretches in front of the TV or computer can improve your health, research suggests
How long can I go before refuelling with carbs?
It depends - if you’re exercising for more than a few hours, not all carbohydrates are created equal
From beet juice to bone density: sports science in 2011
In labs around the world, exercise scientists are resolving to settle some of the fitness questions that still dog us. Here are 10 confusing, contradictory, or just plain complicated areas of exercise science that will see significant progress in 2011.
Will a few holiday drinks today affect my workout tomorrow?
Even a moderate amount of alcohol affects muscle strength during workouts the morning after, researchers find
Take a pass on the Advil – swelling may help you heal
Ice or anti-inflammatory drugs may ease your pain now, but impede long-term recovery, a new study suggests
Rethink how you rehydrate when exercising
Your body’s not just losing water through activity, it’s releasing some, too
Do good-luck charms really work in competitions?
A new study suggests lucky rituals enhance your self-confidence, which leads you to set higher goals and be more persistent – and ultimately achieve greater success
When is the best time of day to work out?
You can fool your body clock into minimizing the effects of exercise at the ‘wrong’ times
