Athletes, especially those at the top, will stop at nothing to improve their performance. Powerlifters use lifting belts to stabilize their spines and some even go as far as to sniff smelling salts ...

Compared to traditional spikes, runners in super spikes enjoyed about a 2% increase in running economy, which could translate into a 1%-1.5% improvement in times, said co-author Geoff Burns, U-M ...

Since athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics smashed multiple records in track and field, running enthusiasts and exercise physiologists have speculated on what role new-generation high-tech running ...