John Mercer, a biomechanist in the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences at UNLV, has dedicated the majority of his adult life to testing the limits of physical abilities.

The significance behind this study helped researchers understand the effects of shock absorption in terms of preventing running injury.

Love a good run, but keep getting leg injuries? That could be because the way we run puts the brunt of jogging’s hard impact shocks on our lower limbs.

In today's podcast, we touch on a variety of topics in biomechanics, from shoe cushioning to children's shoes to pool running...and more...

People set all kinds of goals when they work out. Feeling better. Losing a few pounds. Becoming a bit healthier.

Consumers in sporting goods stores today are faced with seemingly countless choices of footwear. But are any of those innovations really helping you run longer or jump higher? And are those expensive sneakers any better?

'Maximalist' trainers don't transform performance, suggests a new study—but that hasn't stopped top athletes from wearing them.