Posts by Stephen Christopher

Wearing a weighted backpack while running can assist an athlete if done correctly. However, if the goal is speed and longevity, it can hinder rather than help.

Humans become negatively buoyant in water because their overall density is higher than in the water they’re submerged in. This is primarily due to the composition of the human body, which is made...

Explore the benefits of wearing cycling shoes, why you should avoid riding barefoot or in flip-flops, and what types of shoes are best for cycling.

So what's a reasonable heart rate for swimming, biking, and running? We get into the heart rate zones and which ones are the best for training, competing, and recovering.

There are many reasons a person would want to swim with a shirt on, but it needs to be of a specific type. The average t-shirt from the wardrobe is not the best option.

Pool swimmers need to consider the rules of the public area, comfort, and hygiene. Ocean swimmers need to think about safety, while competitors should be concerned about drag. The options change for...