Fitness

A new study finds that people who listen to their own choice of music during intense exercise can keep going almost 20 percent longer than when working out in silence. The research, involving cyclists, shows this boost comes without any increase in perceived effort or physical strain.

May 04, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

A new handbook by pharmaceutical researcher Mehdi Boroujerdi reviews how creatine is produced, stored and metabolized in the body, and summarizes evidence that supplementation can improve short-burst exercise performance while researchers continue to study possible benefits for cognition and certain health conditions.

Users of the Google Pixel Watch are experiencing unreliable step counts, calories burned, and other fitness metrics following Fitbit's March update. Some reports indicate stats have even tripled.

March 19, 2026 Reported by AI Fact checked

The American College of Sports Medicine has released an updated Position Stand on resistance-training prescription for healthy adults, its first update since a 2009 Position Stand. The document is based on an overview of 137 systematic reviews covering more than 30,000 participants and concludes that even small amounts of regular resistance training can improve strength, muscle size, power and physical function.

Sara Tendulkar has shared her protein coffee recipe on Instagram, featuring chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, and almond milk. Fitness dietician Ashlesha Joshi explains that the drink can contribute to daily protein intake and help maintain steady energy levels. However, it may not fully replace a complete breakfast.

February 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Ultrahuman has announced the Ring Pro, a smart ring offering up to 15 days of battery life, along with a new AI system called Jade. The device features hardware upgrades and integrates with other Ultrahuman products for health monitoring. Pre-orders are available outside the US for $479, with shipments starting in March.