Human Performance Laboratory

For an Exercise Afterburn, Intensity May be the Key
Apr 18, 2011

Depending on whom you ask, the answer to this question is either one of the great myths of exercise or one of the great unappreciated truths: Is there...

The afterburn exists and it can be very significant
Mar 14, 2011

I've spent more than 30 years reading scientific papers and abstracts on subjects of interest to me: running, fitness, health and related topics. No a...

The Hidden Benefits of Exercise
Jan 5, 2010

As millions of Americans flock to the gym armed with New Year's resolutions to get in shape, medical experts are offering an additional reason to exer...

Phys Ed: Does Ibuprofen Help or Hurt During Exercise?
Sep 1, 2009

Several years ago, David Nieman set out to study racers at the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile test of human stamina held annually in the Sie...