Barefoot Running Study Says No Reduced Risk of Injuries

No Proof That Barefoot Running Reduces Risk Of Injuries, Study Finds

By Ashik Siddique | May 30, 2013 10:49 PM EDT

Barefoot running doesn’t have any greater or lesser risk of injuries than wearing shoes, says new research.

CDC: Only 20 Percent of Americans Get Enough Exercise

Researchers Publish The 7-Minute Scientific Work Out

By Christie Rizk | May 10, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

A new report shows that seven minutes of intense exercise can be equal to hours of running or lifting weights.

Multitasking Exercise Treadmill Reading

Multitasking Program Lets Runners Read While Working Out

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 15, 2013 06:53 PM EDT

A new system called ReadingMate makes reading while exercising on a treadmill much easier. The multitasking aid adjusts text on a monitor with a Nintento Wii camera that counteracts the bobbing of a runner's head.

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Want to Burn Double the Calories? Run Backwards

By Makini Brice | Dec 20, 2012 05:03 PM EST

Backward running has been shown to help people avoid or recover from common injuries, regain balance, and even burn double the calories.

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Why Drinking the Night Before a Big Run Could Actually Boost Performance

By Christine Hsu | Nov 20, 2012 03:48 PM EST

Good news for runners who want to celebrate before their big race: new research reveals that having a few drinks the night before could actually enhance athletic performance.

Chi Running Marries Method and Mindfulness

By Dorene Internicola | Sep 17, 2012 10:55 AM EDT

Chi Running evolved when a tai chi-practicing ultra-marathoner decided to apply principles from the Chinese system of slow, smooth movement to his running.

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