News•Mar 8, 2026
How to Avoid Knee Pain When You Run
Running itself isn’t harmful to knees, but sudden mileage spikes, weak supporting muscles, and abrupt terrain changes can overload the joint. Research shows runners often have healthier cartilage than sedentary people, yet three conditions—patellofemoral syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome, and patellar tendinopathy—remain common. Prevention hinges on gradual load progression, targeted strength work for hips, quads and glutes, and varied treadmill settings. Persistent swelling or sharp pain warrants professional medical evaluation.
By Outside (Health)
News•Mar 5, 2026
How (and Why) to Boost Your “Metabolic Flexibility”
A Finnish study of 64 sedentary adults with metabolic syndrome showed that a six‑month program to reduce sitting time by roughly one hour a day cut daily sedentary behavior by an average of 41 minutes. Participants who achieved at least...
By Outside (Health)
News•Mar 3, 2026
New Research Shares the Simple Lifestyle Tweak to Boost Longevity
A new Lancet study of over 135,000 adults in the US, Sweden, Norway and the UK found that adding just five minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous activity each day could prevent roughly 10% of premature deaths. The researchers also modeled the impact...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
A 5-Minute Workout for Bone Health and Longevity
A new five‑minute, high‑impact workout targeting bone health uses heel drops, squat jumps, and box‑drop jumps to deliver forces up to four times body weight. A 2024 meta‑analysis of 18 studies found jump training can improve hip bone mineral density...
By Outside (Health)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Can Baking Soda Fight the Effects of Altitude?
The article discusses a recent study testing Maurten’s hydrogel‑encapsulated sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on trained cyclists performing a 40‑kilometre time trial at simulated 1,850 m altitude. Results showed an average 1.2 % faster finish (63:29 vs 64:15) with baking soda, and the...
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