Recovery Nutrition
Experts Say This Is the Top Recovery Drink to Have After a Workout
A certified personal trainer and a registered dietitian explain how important it is to include post-workout recovery drinks in your fitness regime.
Running Resources
Guidance to help you build healthy habits, from now through the finish line and beyond.
Nutrition
Recovery Nutrition
When is the best time to drink a protein shake?
It depends—a registered dietitian explains how identifying your goals can help inform when to drink proteins.
Recovery Nutrition
How To Choose Foods to Foster Muscle Recovery, According To Registered Dietitians
Support muscle recovery with these top picks by health professionals.
Recovery Nutrition
How to Recoup with Food
What you eat and when you eat it could fast-track the muscle-repair process. Follow these rules for a double-duty diet.
Hydration & Electrolytes
Is Pickle Juice Good for You? A Registered Dietitian Explains Potential Benefits
A registered dietitian settles the debate on if pickle juice is a remedy for muscle cramps.
Hydration & Electrolytes
Dietitian-approved Foods That Can Help to Rehydrate After an Outdoor Workout
Water and sports drinks aren't the only way to replenish electrolytes.
Hydration & Electrolytes
Will Drinking Salt Water Hydrate You More Effectively Than Normal Water?
We're not saying you should guzzle sea water—in fact, please don't—but registered dietitians specialised in sports nutrition suggest a bit of salt may satisfy post-workout electrolyte needs.
Hydration & Electrolytes
How To Tell If You're Dehydrated—And What To Do About It
Experts address key signs of dehydration and provide actionable tips on how you can prevent it from happening.
Hydration & Electrolytes
Do You Really Need Electrolytes When You Work Out?
If you're wondering whether electrolytes are hype or actually helpful, here's what you need to know.
Hydration & Electrolytes
How to Rehydrate After a Workout, According to Experts
Follow these hydration tips to bounce back from a workout.
Hydration & Electrolytes
This Is Exactly How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day, According to Experts
Is it really true you need to be sipping eight cups a day?
Hydration & Electrolytes
How Much Water Runners Really Need
Spoiler: It's probably a lot more than you think
Hydration & Electrolytes
How to Hydrate Before a Run
Plus, the best Nike hydration gear to use when you’re logging miles.
Before & During Your Run
What to Eat Before You Run a Race, According to Experts
You know you need to fuel up for maximum performance before race day, but what does that look like on your plate? Registered sports dietitians and Nike Running Global Head Coach, Chris Bennett, share their thoughts.
Before & During Your Run
The Benefits of Drinking Coffee Before and After Working Out, According to Experts
Performance fuel or exercise saboteur? Here's what sport specialists and research say about timing your coffee and workouts.
Recovery
Soreness & Mobility
The Top Exercises and Stretches for Hip Mobility, According to Physiotherapists
Ease hip tightness, increase range of motion and move more freely with these mobility drills and stretches recommended by physical therapists.
Soreness & Mobility
Everything to Know About Tight Hamstrings
Experts explain potential causes and risks of having tight hamstrings—and offer tips on how to loosen them up a bit.
Soreness & Mobility
What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness?
Muscle stiffness and aches are common side effects of exercise. Here's why it happens—and tips to ease symptoms.
Soreness & Mobility
Should you work out when you're sore?
Experts explain why muscle soreness occurs in the first place and provide tips on how to promote proper recovery.
Soreness & Mobility
5 best ways to recover after a run
Incorporate these recovery strategies into your training routine to avoid overuse injuries.
Soreness & Mobility
How to Treat Sore Muscles After a Tough Workout: Expert-Approved Recovery Tips
Learn why muscles get sore after exercise, how to recover more quickly, what experts recommend and when soreness may actually signal an injury.
Running Pain & Injuries
Is It Tendonitis or Tendinosis? Here's How To Tell
Experts explain the differences between each injury—and what to do if you experience either.
Running Pain & Injuries
Is Running Really That Bad for Your Knees?
Contrary to popular belief, running isn't all that bad for your knees. But if you do experience knee pain, there are a few factors that may be to blame.
Running Pain & Injuries
The most common causes of hip pain from running—and how to prevent it
Whether your hip pain starts while you're running or begins afterwards, it can affect your performance. Here are some clues about what may be going on—and how to prevent it in the first place.
Running Pain & Injuries
Everything You Need To Know About IT Band Syndrome, According to Experts
Feeling a pulling sensation or twinge in the side of your leg and hip? You could be dealing with IT band syndrome.
Running Pain & Injuries
What Is Plantar Fasciitis—And How Can You Fix It?
This painful condition can sabotage your workouts, but fortunately there are strategies to get you back on track.
Running Pain & Injuries
Is It a Stress Fracture or Shin Splints? Here's What To Know
Experts explain what each injury is, how they're related and what to do if you experience either.
Running Pain & Injuries
What Causes Shin Splints—And How Can You Avoid Them?
You're cruising along on a run and, suddenly, you feel a sharp twinge in both of your shin bones. Here's what's going on and how to prevent it in the future.
Running Pain & Injuries
What Is Kinesiology Tape and How Should You Use It?
You may have noticed athletes wearing strips of tape around their ankles, knees or shoulders. What's it all about—and should you try it out, too?
Running Pain & Injuries
3 Ways To Prevent Chafing While You Work Out
Athletes of any size can experience chafing, but the right techniques can prevent the sting. With the correct clothing and anti-chafing products, you can move freely without the fear of irritation.
Mindset
Focus & Performance
How to Get More Out of Every Run
Think about why you run. Pinpointing your purpose for running can help you celebrate the little moments versus the metrics.
Focus & Performance
Bust Through Any Mental Block
Losing your nerve at vital moments? Learn how to persevere through any mental block—and come out stronger.
Focus & Performance
Ask the Coach: "How Can I Calm My Starting-Line Panic?"
This university athlete can't wait to run ... straight out of the arena. Patrick Sang—Eliud Kipchoge's coach—has some practical advice for him.
Focus & Performance
Be More Present in your Practice
Yoga and mindfulness have the power to ground us in the present. So the next time you feel your thoughts sliding, take a minute to breathe and refocus.
Focus & Performance
Create a Stronger Mindset
A strong mind creates a stronger body. Learn how to train your brain.
Focus & Performance
Find Your Self-Talk Sweet Spot
Bridge statements are flexible, grounded in reality and, experts say, more effective for reaching your goals. Try one today.
Focus & Performance
Upgrade Your Mental Game to Ditch Self-Doubt
Even the world's greatest athletes face internal obstacles. Steal their powerful habits to unlock infinite progress.
Stress & Mental Wellbeing
What to Do When You're Burnt TF Out
A weird combo of overwhelmed and apathetic can leave you fried and doubting yourself. Here's how to rekindle your flame.
Stress & Mental Wellbeing
How Stress Affects the Body—And What To Do About It
You may not even fully realise how stress manifests within you each day. Here, experts and researchers alike detail the effects of stress on the body and offer ways you can try to reduce it.
Stress & Mental Wellbeing
The Benefits of Meditation and Mindful Movement, According to Researchers
Learn about the advantages of mindfulness and meditation, along with easy ways to get started.
Stress & Mental Wellbeing
What Exactly Is a Runner's High?
Why it's normal to feel "high" after a long run.
Stress & Mental Wellbeing
How an Exercise Routine Can Help with Depression and Anxiety
Regular exercise offers more than just physical benefits—it can also improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Stress & Mental Wellbeing
How exercise boosts mental health: science-backed benefits, explained
Exercise can help improve your mood by helping reduce and alleviate feelings of anxiety or stress.
Stress & Mental Wellbeing
How Exactly Does Exercise Reduce Stress?
Learn how exercise helps reduce stress by lowering cortisol, boosting endorphins and improving sleep. Explore the best workouts for stress relief and how often to move for better mental health.
Motivation & Consistency
Celebrate Your Victories
Learn Betina Gozo's 3 expert tips for training your brain to focus on the positives, not on the setbacks.
Women's Health
Breast Health & Running
How To Choose The Right Sports Bra | NAQs
How do I choose the right sports bra for my size? And why is it important to invest in a good sports bra? Find the answers you're looking for right here.
Breast Health & Running
Is It Normal For Breasts To Be Different Sizes? | NAQs
Spoiler alert—yes, it is! Find out more about having different-sized breasts and recovering after breast surgery right here.
Breast Health & Running
How To Deal with Underboob Sweat | NAQs
How do I deal with underboob sweat? Why does my sports bra chafe? And why does my bra ride up at the back? We've got the answers right here.
Breast Health & Running
Sports Bras & Breast Pain
Why do my breasts hurt when exercising? Why should I wear a sports bra? Find answers to two of our most popular Never Asked Questions right here.
Healthy Training
Feeling Fatigued After Working Out? You Could Be Deficient in These Key Vitamins and Minerals
A registered dietitian explains how three different nutrient deficiencies could be the cause for major fatigue post-workout.
Healthy Training
How Much Exercise Is Too Much? Experts Explain the Risks
Health professionals explain how overtraining can cause sleep disruption, injury and even amenorrhea.
Healthy Training
Everything Experts Want You to Know About the Female Athlete Triad
This sneaky syndrome affects athletes of all ages and abilities. Thankfully, it can be treated using a team approach.
Healthy Training
What Is an Iron Deficiency and How Do I Know If I Have It?
A registered dietitian explains the symptoms of iron deficiency and how and when to take action.
Periods & Your Cycle
Syncing Training and Cycle
Harness the power of your cycle–learn how to adapt your training to your menstrual phases and sync your cycle to feel fitter, stronger and faster.
Periods & Your Cycle
Training and Your Menstrual Cycle. NAQs
From puberty to pregnancy, learn how to sync your training to your body's hormonal patterns.
Periods & Your Cycle
Exercising During Your Period. NAQs
Should you avoid swimming or yoga inversions when your period comes? Here's what you need to know about exercising during your period.
Periods & Your Cycle
How to Sync Your Exercise & Menstrual Cycle. NAQs
Find out why exercising in sync with your menstrual cycle has lots of benefits that go beyond becoming a better athlete.
Periods & Your Cycle
Should You Sync Your Workouts to Your Cycle?
Some experts say adjusting your training to match your menstrual cycle could give you a power-up in the gym — and in life. Here’s what you need to know.
Periods & Your Cycle
On Your Period? No Problem—Here's How You Can Crush Your Workout
When that time of the month hits, working out can lose its appeal. But getting active regulates the hormones responsible for PMS, helping you feel and function at your best.
Beginner's Guide
Types of Runs & Workouts
What Muscles Does Running Work? Key Muscle Groups and How to Strengthen Them
Learn what muscles running works and how to strengthen your quads, hamstrings, glutes and core for better performance and fewer injuries.
Types of Runs & Workouts
12 Solid Core Exercises for Better Runs
IYKYK: A strong torso makes you more durable and powers your runs, helping you go faster, longer. Want one? Try these moves.
Types of Runs & Workouts
Give Your Runs Some Muscle
Want to make every outing feel easier? (Rhetorical question, we know.) Make room for strength-training in your routine ...
Types of Runs & Workouts
Slow Down to Get Faster
Committing to recovery runs can be the key to running more miles with less struggle. The cool-it plan you didn’t know you needed, here…
Types of Runs & Workouts
What Are the Benefits of Interval Running?
Interval workouts can help runners build fitness, lose fat, improve their pace and can provide other benefits.
Types of Runs & Workouts
How to Get Faster at Sprinting, According to Experts
Here's how to get better at sprinting and max out your speed safely.
Types of Runs & Workouts
4 Powerful Hill Workouts That Provide Major Benefits
Develop muscle tone and become a stronger runner with these hill sprints.
Types of Runs & Workouts
3 Track Workouts Designed for All Levels
Get faster in just six weeks with these speed workouts created by a USATF-certified running coach and Nike Well Collective Trainer.
Types of Runs & Workouts
Tempo Runs: What They Are, How to Do Them and Key Benefits for Runners
Learn what tempo runs are, how fast to run them and how they improve pace and endurance.
Types of Runs & Workouts
Types of Running Workouts: What is Fartlek Run Training?
Fartlek running is a fun way to switch up your training, while still making notable improvements to your performance. Here's how to do it.
Get Better
Become a Better Runner by Not Running
Truth: Switching up your sport can help you build strength and prevent injury. Here’s why — and how to do it.
Get Better
How to Increase Your Running Mileage Without Getting Injured, According to Experts
Avoid the most common problems by progressing in a way that's safe, smart and effective.
Get Better
How to Get Better at Running: 6 Coach-Approved Tips
Learn how to get better at running with expert tips on form, training plans, strength and recovery, so you can run faster, longer and with fewer injuries.
Get Better
How to run for longer without getting tired
Exercise physiologists share tips on how to increase the distance you cover safely and efficiently.
Get Better
How to Increase Running Stamina and Endurance
Learn how to increase running stamina and endurance, with tips on mileage, long runs, intervals, strength training, recovery and nutrition.