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The Telomere Question: Can Exercise Actually Slow Cellular Aging — or Is That Just What We Want to Believe?
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The Telomere Question: Can Exercise Actually Slow Cellular Aging — or Is That Just What We Want to Believe?

Can hitting the gym actually slow aging at the cellular level, or is the telomere-exercise link more hope than hard science? Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, Dr. Michael…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 25, 2026· 4 Min Read
The Injury Prevention Illusion: Why Most Prehab Protocols Have Almost No Evidence Behind Them — and What Actually Reduces Injury Risk
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The Injury Prevention Illusion: Why Most Prehab Protocols Have Almost No Evidence Behind Them — and What Actually Reduces Injury Risk

Is your prehab routine actually preventing injuries, or just giving you a false sense of security? Dr. Ben Cormack, Dr. Tim Gabbett, and Dr. Dan P.…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 24, 2026· 4 Min Read
The Skill Component of Strength: Why Getting Stronger Is as Much About Motor Learning as It Is About Muscle
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The Skill Component of Strength: Why Getting Stronger Is as Much About Motor Learning as It Is About Muscle

Is getting stronger really just about building more muscle — or is your nervous system the real bottleneck? Greg Nuckols, Catherine Saraceno, and Mike Isratelle explain…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 22, 2026· 4 Min Read
The Longevity Paradox of Elite Athletes: Why Playing Sport at the Highest Level Doesn't Always Mean Living Longer
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The Longevity Paradox of Elite Athletes: Why Playing Sport at the Highest Level Doesn't Always Mean Living Longer

Elite athletes look like the picture of health—but does peak performance actually translate to a longer life? Dr. Andrew Murray, Dr. Lisa Lewis, and Dr. Elena…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 9, 2026· 4 Min Read
The Sitting-to-Standing Test: A 90-Second Assessment That Tells You More About Your Future Health Than Most Annual Checkups
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The Sitting-to-Standing Test: A 90-Second Assessment That Tells You More About Your Future Health Than Most Annual Checkups

A 90-second test might reveal more about your future health than your annual bloodwork. Dr. David P. Walsh, Dr. Kelly Starrett, and Dr. Michael Greger explain…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 7, 2026· 4 Min Read
The Balance Test That Predicts Your Risk of Early Death — and How to Train for It
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The Balance Test That Predicts Your Risk of Early Death — and How to Train for It

A simple single-leg stand may predict your risk of early death. Dr. Michael Greger, physiologist Dr. Steven Cheung, and physiotherapist Dr. Karen Lichtman explain what the…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 3, 2026· 3 Min Read
VO2 Max Is the New Cholesterol: Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is the Most Underrated Predictor of How Long You'll Live
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VO2 Max Is the New Cholesterol: Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is the Most Underrated Predictor of How Long You'll Live

Could VO2 max predict how long you'll live better than cholesterol does? Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Iñigo San Millán, and Dr. Mike Mentzer explain why cardiorespiratory…

FitBlow Editorial· Sep 1, 2026· 4 Min Read
Zone 2 Training: The Boring Cardio That Elite Athletes Swear By and Everyone Else Ignores
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Zone 2 Training: The Boring Cardio That Elite Athletes Swear By and Everyone Else Ignores

Zone 2 training may be the least exciting workout in your routine — and the most effective. Endurance coach Dr. Phil Maffetone, sports physiologist Duncan McNair,…

FitBlow Editorial· Aug 26, 2026· 4 Min Read