Feeling the strain of marathon training? Here’s how to know whether you’ve hit the gas too hard and need to ease off.

When it comes to adding difficult physical training to a busy day or work, school and life in general, you may start to show signs of decreased performance, lack of energy/enthusiasm to train, pain, ...

Experts and athletes agree: You can't go hard all the time. In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, squeezing in a workout can feel like just another task on an already packed to-do list.

When training for a single performance or even several competitive events, such as games or matches during a sport season, you should plan carefully to reach peak performance at the right time and to ...

Many people underestimate the importance of a proper warm-up before exercising. Skipping a warm-up can increase the risk of muscle strain, sprains, and other injuries. Your warm-up should include some ...

As a marathon runner, I know what it’s like to push your body to its limits. I know the desire to tack on one extra mile when you’re feeling strong, or to squeeze in one last long run before a big ...

How much exercise is too much? When you’re enthusiastically launching a new workout regimen, it might be challenging to figure out how much exercise is too much, says Toril Hinchman, director of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running again and decided to enter a half-marathon. I know I have to push myself to get ready for the race, but I don't want to overdo it. What should I watch out for ...