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Alex Hutchinson
FreelanceJockology columnist
jockology@globeandmail.comhttp://alexhutchinson.net
Alex Hutchinson writes about the science of fitness, exercise, and health. A former national-team distance runner and postdoctoral physicist, he is the author of the 2018 book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. He is also a contributing editor at Outside magazine.
19

Years in Journalism

Education

Ph.D., University of Cambridge

M.S., Journalism, Columbia University

B.Sc., Honours, Physics, McGill University

Honours & Awards

National Newspaper Award (Canada)

National Magazine Award, silver (Canada)

National Magazine Award (U.S.)

Lowell Thomas Award for Travel Writing

Latest articles

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Beet juice beats supplements in boosting exercise efficiency: study
Athletes who get sick less often win more medals, study finds
To counter exam stress, cram in exercise
The muscle-building power of milk vs. beef after a workout: Which is better?
Forget the postworkout ice bath – study suggests hot water, instead
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Is damp cold really the worst?
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Alex Hutchinson
fitness
Five fitness facts ripe for reappraisal this year
The best fitness tracker? Your brain
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Five notable developments in health and fitness research in 2015
‘Non responders’ need to try harder when exercising, study suggests
Pain during exercise trains your mind as well as your muscles
High-tech tweaks to aerodynamics testing turns to speed for cyclists
What makes an ultraendurance athlete succeed?
Humans are hard-wired for laziness, study finds
Barefoot vs. shod running: It’s a dead heat
Fitness: Ice baths, antioxidant supplements not always the best route to recovery
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Alex Hutchinson
Bedtime snacks could boost strength but hurt endurance, studies say
Five tips to help conquer hot-weather workouts
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Alex Hutchinson
Muscle memory speeds up recovery after training breaks
travel
Sleeping outside offers breath of fresh air during a ‘microadventure’
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