Talk about a lazy workout. Researchers in Denmark have developed a new drug that mimics the effects and benefits of strenuous exercise without moving a muscle. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, maintains that the drug produces the same health benefits as running a long distance at a fast clip. Currently … Read more
Nothing stops a runner in their tracks like a throbbing knee or an aching shin. Most runners have experienced pain at one time or another, typically from trying to do too much without a proper training base. In the run-up to the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, we talked with Dr. Mark … Read more
Jennifer Brown, 42, vividly recalls being an overweight kid who couldn’t meet the physical fitness test of running a 15-minute mile in grade school. “I remember being the kid that would walk with the PE teacher because I just consistently said, ‘I can’t. There’s no way. I know I can’t run a mile in 15 … Read more
Candice Bergen got her claws out at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards. The actress, 78, took the Emmys stage to present the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, a honor she won five times for her portrayal of hard-nosed “FYI” news broadcaster Murphy Brown on the TV series of the same name. … Read more
Iain Ward was told he’d be dead in a year — so why does he feel so alive? The 35-year-old fitness trainer, who’d worked a lifetime to keep trim and healthy, saw his world come crashing down after a shock diagnosis of terminal brain cancer in 2019. But instead of giving up, the grim news inspired … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Is true capitalism at work in America? All signs point to yes. While more people may turn to social media to express their political views in this age, signaling political beliefs through posters, signs, and flags is still … Read more
Gen-Z is in-vested in this latest fashion trend. The easily influenced generation can be seen wearing running vests during workouts, channeling their “running girlie” era. Many fitness influencers — like Stephanie, who goes by @lifelogsbysteph, Levi Hindson, known as @adaywithlevi, and Bibi Isabella, who runs @bibi_isabella4 — have become infatuated with athletic accessories, claiming they make … Read more
Hellen Obiri, the Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, will make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics — thanks to her shoes. Obiri will be sporting a new sneaker from sportswear company On, but it’s far from a typical sneaker. On’s Cloudboom Strike LS is spray-on footwear. “LS” stands for LightSpray, the trademarked … Read more
Actor and author Matthew McConaughey teased a possible political run during the National Governor’s Association summer meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday, where he weighed in broadly on the 2024 presidential race. Participating in a discussion on the role of culture in polarization, McConaughey joked with governors about indulging in the Hollywood heavyweight’s tequila … Read more
Ralph, paper, scissors? Internet clout-seekers have devised a new foolhardy food challenge in which bozos play the hand-flinging “rock, paper, scissors” game to determine who has to ingest an obscene amount of fast food, as seen in vomit-inducing TikTok videos with millions of views. Dubbed the “Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge,” this bloat-inducing biathlon sees two … Read more
La not so dolce vita. One popular tourist destination in Italy is discouraging visitors this summer for one unfortunate reason — they’re running out of water. Agrigento, a hill town in Sicily, has been forced to reject tourists as the combination of extreme weather and an ancient, dysfunctional water supply system has left the city nearly … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle better get a move on if they want to rejoin the royal family. Royal expert Richard Eden said on the Daily Mail’s “Palace Confidential” show Friday that the Sussexes are “running out of time” to be welcomed back into the fold as working royals by Harry’s estranged family. “Time is running … Read more
In the mid-80s, a new way of doing things was sweeping the business world, but not everyone was convinced. The greatest beneficiary of modest inventories is Wall Street. Getty Images Jerome Bodmer worked in the purchasing department of Onan Corp., a Minnesota-based company that manufactured industrial generators. Profits were steady, but then a team from … Read more
A man who spent $127,000 covering 98 percent of his body in tattoos says he’s running out of skin for more. Eli Ink, 33, began his tattoo journey at 17 when he had a black spider’s web done on his elbow — which is his only piece that has not yet been fully covered in … Read more
He crossed the line by nearly preventing his wife from crossing hers. A father has been labeled “entitled” online after he reportedly sent his kids out to hug their mom while she was running a race — nearly spoiling her chances of winning. A video of the appalling act currently boasts over 9 million views … Read more
Olivia Witherite’s life has been completely upended since she ran the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon in May 2023. Less than two months after the race, in July, the Brooklyn social media and marketing maven was stunned to receive a phone call from her mom that Witherite’s dad, uncle, and family dog had been fatally shot … Read more
With the oldest population in the European Union, where one in four are aged over 65, it’s little surprise that Italy is home to the world’s fastest 90-year-old woman sprinter. Emma Maria Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200-meter outdoors in 51.47 seconds. … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The clock is ticking. Activewear brands are racing to make the best running shoes on the market. Days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and marathon training season is in full blow. Olympic buzz has fueled … Read more
John Starbrook can’t be stopped. The Brit known as “The Legend” has run 52 marathons and works out at the gym six days a week — at 93 years old. “The spin classes get me moving,” Starbrook told The Guardian on Sunday. “And then, about 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., I go back to work … Read more
A personal brand entrepreneur is backtracking after her post about crossing the finish line of Sunday’s NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon without signing up for the race drew swift criticism on social media. “I did not realize I would offend so many people,” Alexa Curtis, 26, wrote Monday on X. “The post was meant to be … Read more