A rare physiological case study shows how aerobic capacity, muscle adaptation, and oxygen use can remain remarkably intact well into the eighties.

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Ever notice how going for a run on an 80-degree day feels scorching in the spring but comfortable at the end of August? New research shows that the reason for this is that we gradually lose our ...

If our bodies are machines and food is fuel, it is safe to say that elite performance requires high-octane nutrition. As the Winter Olympics continue in Italy, the world watches as top athletes ...

Tsukuba, Japan—In athletes, the arterial structure and function undergo sport-specific adaptations in response to the demands of their activities. For instance, in baseball players, repeated ...

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What is the process of adapting the heat, and how much can it help improve your tolerance and performance in hot weather? It does not take a meteorologist to know that summers seem to be getting ...

Millions thrive at high altitudes due to remarkable genetic adaptations. Tibetans, for instance, possess a gene variant allowing efficient oxygen use without dangerously thick blood. Andeans and ...