Performance

Skipping regular season games may have little effect on playoff performance and injury prevention.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Scientists utilize fluid dynamics to optimize fins for shredding the gnar.
Olivia Trani, Contributor
Both Tour de France racers and recreational cyclists can improve performance by riding hardest into the wind.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Renowned swimmer discusses the strategies and expert guidance that helped him win 28 Olympic medals.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Findings could lead to a future drug that mimics the health benefits of exercise.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Three University of Maryland students harness brains and brawn in a popular obstacle course show.
Chris Gorski, Editor
The recent marathon world record highlights a useful way for parents to exercise.
Chris Gorski, Editor
It's estimated that up to a third of the athletes that we'll watch at the Olympics, will be dopers. So how do you dope and get away with it?
Alistair Jennings, Contributor
Getting enough shut-eye, say experts, could give athletes that elusive edge in competition.
Rebecca Boyle, Contributor
Looking beyond "practice makes perfect."
Chris Gorski, Editor
Sports scientists could help musicians and other artists endure the stresses of their craft.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Four researchers came together to discuss what it takes for top athletes to run a marathon in under 2 hours.
Chris Gorski, Editor