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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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The myth of the running shoe
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There’s no such thing as being too fit
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New Canadian guidelines find exercise critical part of pregnancy - with some caveats
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Busting the muscle-building hormone myth
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We need better guidelines to deal with age-related muscle loss
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You won’t get jacked, but paddling exercise still a good workout
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Speaking while exercising? Not if you want to get fitter
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Nature vs. nurture: Study on twins shows athletic destiny not set at birth
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Yes, hot yoga is awesome. Science says so
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How running gait increases injury risk
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The surprising science behind why ‘easy days’ and ‘hard days’ make a difference in your workout
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New research casts doubt on idea that extreme exercise weakens immune system
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Sports supplements can be useful, but should be approached with caution
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Can a regular running routine replace antidepressants?
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Why treating runner’s knee can be a simple fix
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Diet wars: How low-carb and low-fat weight-loss schemes are based on the same homespun wisdom
Holding your breath during training can improve performance
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Could overdressing during your run improve performance?
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How top athletes dip into usually inaccessible reserves of strength and endurance
Grab life by the poles: Science says you should take up cross-country skiing
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