How Long Does A Sprained Ankle Take To Heal?
Sprained ankles are common injuries that can take an annoyingly long time to get better. Whether you hurt yourself playing tennis or by tripping as you walked down the street, we all want to know: [...]
How To Reduce & Lower DHT Levels
Are you suffering from hair loss? You're not alone. Some 80 million people in the United States alone suffer from a type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia, which has been linked to high levels of [...]
Knee Valgus: How To Fix Knock Knees
Have you ever noticed that your knees bend inward? You're not alone. Knee valgus, knock knees, or genu valgum (whatever you call it) all indicate the same thing: when someone's knees bend inward toward the [...]
How to Increase Blood Oxygen Levels
Our bodies need oxygen to produce energy that fuels our essential organs. Oxygen is transported from our lungs to the rest of our body through the blood, so ensuring that our blood has enough of [...]
Glossary of Running Terms
Whether you're new to running or a seasoned marathoner, there's always some new lingo to learn. Runners are well-known for their seemingly endless stream of jargon, which can leave even the most experienced of racers [...]
MHR: Maximum Heart Rate Definition
If you've just started a new training program and are wondering what an MHR is, you're not alone. Fitness gurus love jargon, which can cause plenty of confusion among athletes. MHR, or "maximum heart rate," [...]
Fitbit Charge 2 vs Charge 3 (and Charge 4!)
Fitbit is one of the world's leading fitness trackers, and for good reason. The company's line-up of fitness tech wearables is one of the best in the business. So it should be no surprise that [...]
Best Shoes For Nurses 2020
Nurses, doctors, and medical workers are our heroes in blue every day of the week. In 2020, they've worked even harder than ever. It's no secret that healthcare practitioners are on their feet all day, [...]
Isotonic vs. Isometric Exercises
When crafting your daily workouts, it's important you understand the differences between various types of exercises. We often categorize exercises is either "isotonic" or "isometric, but what do these terms mean for your training? Simply [...]
Nerd Neck: How To Correct Forward Head Posture
Have you ever noticed that your head sits very far forward even when you try to sit up straight? Well, you're not alone. This condition, known as "forward head posture" or "nerd neck," is becoming [...]
Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?
At some point in your life, you've probably heard someone tell you that muscle weighs more than fat. But, does muscle actually weigh more than fat, or is this just another dieting myth? Thankfully, we're [...]
How Many Miles Can You Walk in a Day?
Are you interested in finding out how many miles you can log on your daily walks? While there's no default answer (the miles you can walk in a day greatly vary from person to person), [...]
How Many Steps in a Mile?
For a person of average weight and height, research shows that the number of steps in a mile is somewhere between 2000 and 2500. When running, the figure decreases to between 1,400 and 1,700 (due [...]
How Fast Can Humans Run?
The average human walking speed is in the neighborhood of 3 mph (4.8 km/h). How fast do you think you could run at a full sprint? 10 mph? 15 mph? What speed could you average [...]
How Wind Assistance Works in Track & Field
If you ever watch a sprinting event on television, you may hear the sportscasters reference the wind with phrases like "legal wind" or "too much wind". What does all of this mean? Wind is an [...]
Are You an Average Man?
Does watching television make you feel like the Danny Devito of the male world? Here are the real stats of the average American man. This is either going to make you feel better or confirm [...]
Surefire Way to Shave 17 Minutes Off Your Marathon Time
Lose 20 pounds. Few things are guaranteed when it comes to racing, but one thing is certain: the less weight you're carrying to the finish line, the faster you will get there. Below is a [...]
