Today's Fitness Pulse
Eternal launches AI‑driven health podcasts
Eternal, a health‑and‑longevity startup, closed a $13.25M seed round and introduced AI‑generated weekly podcasts that pull data from wearables, blood work and DEXA scans. The five‑minute audio briefings deliver personalized updates on sleep, movement, strength, cardio and recovery.
Burn the Ships: March 2026
The March 2026 edition of Two Percent’s Burn the Ships series launches the “Summit Push,” the final phase of a three‑month outdoor‑focused training plan. The post argues that a single, hard weekly workout delivers disproportionate gains in mental health, VO2 max, and real‑world durability. It outlines the workout’s structure, scaling options, and required gear while highlighting partner brands Janji and Maui Nui Venison. Readers are urged to complete the 70‑130‑minute session to finish the program and become “mountain‑ready.”
Strengthen Feet and Ankles to Boost Running Speed
One of the most overlooked ways to run faster is my strengthening your feet and ankles. This includes your toes 🦶🏻
Integrate Core, Hip, and Pelvic Floor for Back Relief
Low Back Pain | 9 Exercises 9 exercises that focus on improving core stability, hip mobility, lumbar spine control and pelvic floor activation. When these areas work together, the lower back is better supported and doesn’t have to compensate for limited mobility...
The Secret to Beating Altitude Sickness Could Be in Your Gut
Around 200 million people travel to high‑altitude regions each year, and up to 75 percent develop acute mountain sickness (AMS). A double‑blind study by UC San Diego researchers found that participants taking probiotics maintained higher oxygen saturation at 12,470 feet compared with a placebo group....
90-Day Simple Routine to Get Lean for Summer
Do this for the next 90 days if you want to get lean for summer: - Eat the same 5-10 meals 90% of the time - Throw away junk food in your house - Stop drinking calories (yes alcohol) - Lift weights 4x a...
Gradual Speed Return: Low Volume After Achilles Rehab
How I’m reintroducing speed to my training The main thing - keeping volume low, and building gradually After suffering with achilles tendinopathy last october, followed by a dnf in Valencia - the start of 2026 has been all about gradual return to...
Garrya Mù Cang Chải Redefines Mountain Wellness for 2026
Garrya Mù Cang Chải is launching a data‑driven well‑being concept for 2026 that moves beyond traditional spa stays to structured, results‑focused programmes. Guests will complete a digital pre‑arrival assessment and receive a dedicated Wellbeing Trainer who tailors itineraries around sports...
Modern Running Shoes Offer Double Mileage for Higher Cost
Running shoes are definitely way more expensive than they were 15-20 years ago, but I feel like I get more bang for my buck with the current tech. I used to only get ~300 miles out of my shoes back...
Tendons Adapt 2× Slower Than Muscles, Pace Training
One of the biggest issues that runners face is the slow timeline of tendon adaptation. We start to feel fitter before our tendons can adapt. Muscles start to show hypertrophy after ~6 week of progressive overload. Tendons are more in...
Alex Walsh Withdraws From Westmont Pro Series Stop Because of Illness
Olympic medalist Alex Walsh has withdrawn from the Pro Swim Series stop in Westmont due to illness. She announced the scratch on social media, emphasizing a quick recovery to stay on track for the upcoming China Open. Walsh had entered...
Master Pool Technique: Core Pace Over Power
This week's short is at the pool 1⃣Technique 2⃣Understanding Core Pace 3⃣Not Blasting Ourselves Silly https://t.co/09SdccBJEN
Sodium: Essential for Fluid Balance, Blood Pressure, Muscles
What exactly is sodium and why is it important? This blog explains sodium’s key roles in fluid balance, blood pressure regulation, and muscle contraction, and how the body tightly controls sodium levels. Click here: https://t.co/cstZeQc1rd https://t.co/mMtP5PyHd9
San Diego Crew Classic to Add Beach Sprints
The San Diego Crew Classic will introduce a Beach Sprints demonstration on Friday, March 27, featuring a hands‑on workshop and an exhibition race. The event showcases the newest Olympic rowing discipline, set to debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Organizers...
Knecht Cup Regatta Adds Events and Trophies
The Knecht Cup Regatta returns to Camden, New Jersey’s Cooper River on April 11‑12, expanding its program to include para‑rowing and newly named trophies. Last year’s event attracted more than 650 crews, making it the world’s second‑largest college regatta. Boston...
Still Not Losing Ground
Ross Enamait reflects on a decade‑long fitness philosophy that prioritizes preserving existing strength rather than chasing new records. He emphasizes a daily mindset of “not losing ground,” using consistent movement to blunt age‑related decline. The post argues that ego‑free training...
How a Runner’s Viral Moment Led to a Tokyo Marathon VIP Experience
A German spectator lent his Asics shoe to a stranded runner at the Berlin Marathon, a moment captured on video that quickly went viral. The footage attracted Asics’ attention, prompting the company to invite both men and the spectator’s wife...
Rowing, Coaching, and the Science of Learning
The piece challenges the myth of fixed learning styles, noting that scientific reviews find no support, yet rowers still benefit from auditory, visual, and kinesthetic cues. Effective coaches blend these modalities, using video, hands‑on drills, and clear verbal feedback to...
Festus Lagat Files Emergency CAS Appeal; Lawyer: “ADAK Is on a Campaign to Ruin the Lives of Many Athletes”
American‑based Kenyan middle‑distance runner Festus Laget has lodged an emergency appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a provisional suspension imposed by the Anti‑Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) for alleged whereabouts failures. The suspension threatens his participation...
Want to Crush Steep Hikes? This 6-Move Squat Workout Is Your Secret Weapon.
Backpacker magazine outlines a six‑move squat routine designed to boost hikers’ strength, stability, and power. The program combines heavy back squats, side squats, Bulgarian split squats, curtsy squats, and plyometric finishers to mimic the load of a packed backpack. Physical...
What Size Backpack Do You Really Need to Go Hiking?
Choosing the right hiking backpack hinges on two measurements: torso length for fit and volume capacity for gear. The article breaks down size recommendations by hike type, from 15‑25 L daypacks for short outings to 50‑65 L packs for weekend backpacking, and...
Shift Energy, Not Intensity, for Faster Swim Gains
Breakthrough Swimming is today's topic on Endurance Essentials The key thing I want to highlight is the need to shift total energy, not additional intensity, towards your swim program In the short-term requires you to back off with your other sports Big picture:...
Injuries Add Mental Barriers—How to Overcome Them
It reaalllyyyyy sucks to get injured when you’re lifting. Because you’re trying to take care of your body, so it can feel like your body is revolting or not cooperating. And when it’s already challenging to show up, an injury or tweak...
EP 771: Aging as an Athlete: Mindset, Longevity, and the Love of Running
Trail Runner Nation’s episode 771 features elite ultrarunner and therapist Darcy Piceu discussing how athletes can sustain performance into later years. Drawing on over two decades of elite competition, Piceu emphasizes self‑care, strength work, and adaptive training rather than quick...
Runners Swear By OOFOS Sandals for Recovery
Thoughts on OOFOS sandals? I have a lot of sandals but the more I talk to runners, the more they swear by them
Maggie Coles-Lyster Gambled on Career-Threatening Iliac Artery Surgery — and Scored Her Biggest Road Win Yet
Canadian pro Maggie Coles‑Lyster underwent iliac artery endofibrosis surgery last fall and returned to competition within three months. After a painful flight to Australia, she trusted her rehab and mental preparation to win the Santos Tour Down Under Women’s Classic....
Rebuilding to a Chin-Up with “The Beast”
Tony Gracia, a StrongFirst senior instructor, suffered a mysterious right‑arm weakness that sidelined his weighted chin‑up routine. After extensive medical testing, he focused on neck‑related rehab, paused all high‑intensity lifts for three months, and then employed a step‑loading protocol to...
Carson Foster Flashes Strong Breaststroke Performance at Pro Series
Carson Foster posted a 2:11.62 finish in the 200‑meter breaststroke at the USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Westmont, Illinois, earning fourth place behind teammate Leon Marchand. The swim marked a personal best by nearly three seconds, improving on his...
Your Daily Rhythm Matters More Than You Think
The article argues that modern indoor lifestyles and constant connectivity disrupt our innate circadian rhythm, leading to heightened stress and poorer sleep. It contrasts city living—characterized by artificial light and fragmented rest—with a rural lifestyle that embraces daylight, physical activity,...
ŌURA Acquires Doublepoint to Expand AI-Driven Interaction Capabilities
Oura announced the acquisition of Doublepoint, a Helsinki‑based AI gesture‑recognition startup, to embed natural, biometric interactions into its wearable platform. The deal brings Doublepoint’s four founders and AI architects into Oura’s R&D, reinforcing a roadmap that blends voice and gesture...
The Beginner Strongman Program by Matt Mills
Matt Mills, a veteran strongman coach, released a 16‑week Beginner Strongman Program aimed at newcomers and first‑time competitors. The plan features basic barbell lifts, event‑specific drills, and accessory work, with a mid‑program deload and optional post‑program deload for recovery. Progression...
Should Adults Lift for Less than 5 Reps Per Set?
In episode 382 of #AskMikeReinold, the panel debates Mike Boyle’s claim that adult clients should not perform sets with fewer than five repetitions. Coaches Diwesh Poudyal, Dave Tilley, Dan Pope, and Kevin Coughlin largely agree that low‑rep, maximal loading is unnecessary...
Success Comes From Easy, Gradual Running, Not Overtraining
Running improvement isn’t complicated. But most beginner runners make the mistake of doing too much too soon. Running every session hard. Increasing mileage too quickly. Ignoring strength training. The best runners build fitness the opposite way. Mostly easy running. Gradual progression. Consistent training. Do that long enough and performance...
800m Blends XC Speed; 400m Pure Sprint
Just answered a question about 400-800 training. Generally speaking, the 800 is a hybrid race where fast XC runners are elite 800 runners. The 400 is a sprint where the fastest sprinters are the fastest 400 runners. (200 PR x2...
The 50-Mile Floor
A seasoned trail runner suffers a rib fracture just weeks before a Boston‑qualifying marathon. Despite severe pain, she continues high‑volume training, opting to lower intensity but keep mileage in Zone 2. The essay reveals how running has become a mental‑health lifeline,...
Explore Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Athletic Performance
NEW webinar on Continuous Glucose Monitoring in sport. Register for the webinar and learn about this fascinating technology. https://t.co/w7k7zUSoOY https://t.co/JqfK90gkGN
Prioritizing Donut Debate Over School PE Mandates
RFK/MAHA: dunkin donuts is the enemy... Also RFK/MAHA: still no mandatory daily physical education requirement in public schools... https://t.co/DxhEGNvCs0
Ep 368 - Sheffield 2025 Champ Kjell Bakkelund
Powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund, the 2025 Sheffield champion, details his 19‑year journey, focusing on strategic weight cuts and performance longevity. He describes the challenges of cutting weight, the use of tactical deception to gain a competitive edge, and how refined nutrition...
Bent‑over Rows Are Fading—
We don’t talk about the disappearance of the bent over row enough. 5 x 5 lunchtime today. https://t.co/SwES1NaMQh
Master Sodium Use: Decision Tree Webinar Guide
Join the webinar and walk away with a clearer understanding and a no-nonsense decision tree to guide when to use sodium, how to dose it, and when not to bother. Secure your spot: https://t.co/qvjELFGgfZ https://t.co/R3SCs3n4vx
30-Minute Trail Workouts for Busy Days
Running enthusiasts often struggle to fit trail workouts into hectic schedules. The article outlines three 30‑minute routines—hill repeats, rolling tempo runs, and downhill control drills—that deliver strength, efficiency, and technique gains in brief sessions. Each workout includes a concise warm‑up,...
Sweat Sodium Varies Beyond Salt Intake: Diet, Rate, Acclimation
Is the sodium in your sweat simply a reflection of how much salt you eat? This blog explores why sweat sodium concentrations vary between and within individuals, and how factors such as diet, sweat rate and heat acclimation influence losses....
Stay in Performance Mode, Measure Meaningful Progress
Don’t go through the motions in training. Tired is the enemy. 💥 Perform in practice 💥 Never drift from a state of performance. 💥 Measure meaningful things to make meaningful things more meaningful. 💥 Record, Rank, Publish 💥 Self-awareness ➡️ Self-improvement...
Alessandro Cavagnola’s Core Workout: Smith Machine Leg Raises for Stronger Abs
Alessandro Cavagnola, a top‑ranked Men’s Physique competitor, is spotlighting the Smith‑machine incline leg raise to sharpen his core ahead of the 2026 Arnold Classic. He explains that the movement targets the transverse abdominis, obliques, rectus abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic...
Alan Ritchson’s Brutal Real Ranger-Style Workouts Behind Netflix’s ‘War Machine’
Alan Ritchson immersed himself in authentic Ranger‑style training for Netflix’s upcoming sci‑fi action film *War Machine*. The production, shot in Victoria, Australia and New Zealand, required the actor to perform grueling pull‑ups, tire drags, mudslides and grade‑five rapids without CGI assistance....
How an Ottawa Run Club Became a Meeting Place for Diplomats
An informal running club for diplomats emerged in Ottawa after Polish embassy staff member Magdalena Pajewska connected with Lithuanian ambassador Darius Skusevicius. Their email invitation sparked over 20 participants at the first winter run, quickly expanding to about 60 members...
REEB Launches Two New Steel Hardtails for 2026
REEB Cycles marks its 15th anniversary by unveiling two new steel hardtail frames for the 2026 model year: the American‑made Re:Dikyelous and the Taiwan‑built Hall Pass. Both bikes share aggressive trail geometry, a 130 mm fork, 65.5° head angle and innovative...
Transition Spur V2: Built for Race Day—And Every Other Day
Transition has launched the Spur V2, a cross‑country bike that blends race‑day speed with down‑country capability. The new model adds 130 mm front travel via a Fox 34 Float SL fork and retains 120 mm rear travel with a geo‑adjustable shock for fine‑tuned...
Simplify: Adjust Grip Instead of Adding Grip Workouts
I had a fighter say his forearms were blasted after a night of heavy grappling. A good indication that that’s one of his weaker links. Forearms are tiny muscles anyway, comparatively speaking. They’re going to give out first no...
The Two Percent Cool Down
Two Percent introduces a structured cool‑down routine that leverages the body’s post‑workout heat to boost mobility and address overlooked recovery exercises. The post outlines five specific movements designed to safely open the spine, hips, and shoulders while offsetting modern‑lifestyle wear...
Balanced Week: Easy Miles, Speed Work, Long Run, Rest
Ingredients for an Effective Running Week: - Ample Easy Miles - 2 speed or hill workouts - 1 long run - Nutritious Diet - Quality sleep - Have fun