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May 06, 2023
The 3 Most Effective Abs Exercises You Can Do at Home Using Just a Wall
By now you've likely done your fair share of abs exercises like bicycles, burpees, planks,…
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Amber Sayer
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May 05, 2023
Looking To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor? Here’s a Secret Weapon
Although working on your pelvic floor is all the rage, sometimes actually figuring out how to…
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Rachel Kraus
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May 05, 2023
Can You Get a ‘Runner's High’ From Walking? Experts Say Yes
Runners will tell you they get all kinds of things out of their runs. Think:…
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Amber Sayer
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May 05, 2023
What 'The Couch Test' Can Tell You About Your Hip Mobility
As we age, we often start waking up with aching backs, stiff hips, and creaky…
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Rebecca Norris
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May 04, 2023
The Benefits of TikTok’s Latest Really Good Idea, ‘Soft Hiking’
Huffing, puffing, and occasional swearing are the sounds that we often think of soundtracking a…
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Rachel Kraus
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May 04, 2023
'I’m a Former WWE Diva, and Here’s How I Built a Rock-Solid Core To Stand My Ground'
WWE Divas are known for their badassery, body slams, and drama. What powers the performances…
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Rachel Kraus
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May 03, 2023
Finally! A Wearable That Can Actually Measure the Impact of Weight Lifting on Your Body
Heart rate, steps, distance, and time are the typical sources of information that fitness trackers…
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Rachel Kraus
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May 03, 2023
5 Dermatologist-Recommended Tricks To Keep Sweaty Sunscreen From Dripping Into Your Eyes
Slathering on sunscreen before an outdoor workout is an essential part of safe sun practices.…
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Korin Miller
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May 02, 2023
Learning To Do Handstands at Age 30 Healed My Relationship to Exercise After a Lifetime of Resenting It
A few months ago, I decided to try to learn, at age 30, how to…
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Callie Radke Stevens
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May 02, 2023
This New 10-Minute Dance Workout Will Make You Crack a ‘Big, Sweaty Smile’
If the sunshine and milder temps of spring aren’t lifting your mood, we’ve got something…
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Rachel Kraus
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May 02, 2023
A Fitness Trainer Explains the Difference Between the Terms 'Low Intensity' and 'Low Impact'
From the hiking trail to the Megaformer, many people these days are making like a…
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Rachel Kraus
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May 01, 2023
The 3 Easy Stretches That Everyone With Tight Achilles Tendons Should Do, According to a Physical Therapist
As the weather warms up and we're lured outside, it's tempting to start doing... a…
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Amber Sayer
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May 01, 2023
I Asked 3 Female Pro Golfers My Biggest Golf Swing Question—Yes, It’s About My Boobs
The only golf lessons I ever got before I first hit the course for some…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 30, 2023
These 4 Yoga Poses Can Ease Period Cramps and Other PMS Symptoms
There are many fantastic physical and mental health benefits of yoga. A consistent yoga practice…
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Amber Sayer
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April 28, 2023
The Secret to Better Strength Training Is a Strategic Warm-Up. Try This 11-Minute, Joint-Mobilizing Routine From a Trainer
If you've ever gone straight from lounging around to trying to pick up a pair…
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Han Schneider
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April 27, 2023
3 Ways To Use a Foam Roller To Relieve Knee Pain in 10 Minutes
If you’ve ever suffered from knee pain, odds are that someone has told you to…
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Amber Sayer
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April 26, 2023
What To Eat Before a 5K Race, According to a Registered Dietitian and Runner
You've trained. You've charged your AirPods. You've picked out your race day outfit. Now, you're…
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Emily Laurence
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April 26, 2023
Stronger Ankles Make for Happier Hips—And These 3 Exercises Can Help
According to the butterfly effect, one small change in the present can lead to a…
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Kells McPhillips
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April 25, 2023
Research Says 150 Years Is the Longest Possible Lifespan for Humans. Here Are 8 Top Longevity Tips for Staying Healthy As You Age
Humans are living longer and longer. Currently, the oldest living person in the world is…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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April 24, 2023
The 2-in-1 Mobility Move That Will Ease Your Back, Stretch Your Glutes, and Blow Your Mind
There are some exercises that are the bread and butter of the stretching and mobility…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 23, 2023
No, You Don’t Have To Head Outside To Do a Walking Workout—Here Are the Bonus Benefits to Getting in Your Steps Indoors
I recently came across trainer Sharona’s Hill’s low-impact indoor walking workout, and let me tell…
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Kate Hull
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April 22, 2023
I Tried the LIT Strength Machine, and It Helped Me Get Out of My Fitness Rut
Like many people, I ended up in a fitness rut in 2020, and after missing…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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April 21, 2023
I Spent a Week Working Out Like a Professional Ballerina—Here’s What Happened
Since childhood, I’ve been obsessed with ballet. Four-year-old me had dreams of hitting the big…
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Katie Baxter
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April 20, 2023
Running vs. Walking: Which Workout Is Better for You?
According to a survey by the International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association (IHRSA), 53…
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Zoe Weiner
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April 19, 2023
What To Do if You’re Pushing Hard During a Workout and Still Not Hitting Your Max Heart Rate
I belong to several Facebook fitness groups, and always found them to be supportive communities…
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Cathy Nelson
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April 18, 2023
Despite What TikTok Says, Hip Thrusts Won't Impact Your Fertility, According to a Reproductive Endocrinologist
TikTokers say the darndest things. Sometimes, the science backs up their eyebrow-raising trends, like that…
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Jessica Giles
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April 17, 2023
How To Do Fire Hydrants, the Simple Floor Move That Will Scorch Your Glutes, Thighs, and Core
From downward dog to zoomies, dogs can be pretty good inspiration for fitness moves. Even…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 17, 2023
The 8 Stretches a Physical Therapist Does Every Morning To Start Her Day
Being a member of the roll-out-of-bed-and-onto-the-computer crew has its appeal. Primarily, that extra few minutes…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 16, 2023
The Best Collapsible Bike Helmets for Commuter-Friendly Riding
For city-dwellers, biking is often the fastest (and most fun and eco-friendly!) way to commute.…
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Lauren Wingenroth
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April 16, 2023
More Women Are Finding Their Power in the Weight Room—And Enjoying the Bone-Building, Mood-Boosting Perks
One scroll through TikTok and it’s clear that more and more women are ditching their…
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Rebecca Norris
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April 15, 2023
‘I’m a Trainer, and Here’s How I Design a Workout for Max Mental Health Benefits’
Exercising can be a powerful tool for maintaining and improving mental health—just ask science. A…
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Lauren Wingenroth
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April 14, 2023
Here's The Right Way To Breathe When Lifting Weights, According to a Strongman and Powerlifting Coach
Here’s a riddle: What’s invisible, you use constantly, and, well, you can’t live without? Okay,…
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Han Schneider
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April 14, 2023
If You Work With Your Hands, You'll Want To Try This 15-Minute Pilates Routine for Wrist Pain
If you work with your hands in some capacity, you’ve probably had sore wrists at…
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Han Schneider
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April 13, 2023
How To Keep Runner’s Knee From Cramping Your Stride
Adding running to your fitness routine can result in plenty of health perks. Not only…
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Tehrene Firman
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April 13, 2023
Running a Marathon? You Might Want To Schedule a Walk for the Day After the Race
After a marathon, collapsing onto the ground with some water and snacks (and maybe a…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 13, 2023
How… Less-Than-Ideal Is It To Pause a Virtual Workout Class for a Couple Minutes Here and There?
Let’s be honest: While virtual workouts can be a convenient way to get in a…
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Amber Sayer
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April 12, 2023
Is It 'Cheating' To Always Run in Carbon-Plated Super Shoes?
If you’re used to regular-old trainers, running in shoes with a carbon plate can feel…
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Lauren Wingenroth
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April 12, 2023
The Case for Hot Girl Walks To Save the Planet
This is the author Swapping even some of our short drives for a self-care stroll…
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Jordan Galloway
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April 11, 2023
Barre Versus Pilates: Which Gives You a Better Workout?
There are endless exercise options out there, but only so many hours in a day.…
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Haley Hilton
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April 10, 2023
I Tried Richard Simmons' 'Sweatin' to the Oldies' Workout To See if It Holds Up (Spoiler: It Does!)
If you spent any time in the 1980s, you’re likely familiar with the fiery ginger…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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April 10, 2023
‘I’m a Physical Therapist, and Here’s How I Release My 'Stress Muscles' While Sitting at a Desk’
After an hour (or several) of pounding out emails, you might find your shoulders hiked…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 09, 2023
Doing Trampoline Workouts Unlocked My Inner Child and Gave Me a Joint-Friendly Way To Get in Some Serious Cardio
The desire to try workouts on a trampoline has been increasingly prominent in my mind…
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Ashley Broadwater
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April 08, 2023
Yes, Even Olympians Can Struggle With Motivation—This Boston Marathon Champ Shares Her 5 Strategies for the Toughest Days
Professional runner Des Linden has a (well-deserved) reputation for being a particularly gritty athlete. After…
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Jennifer Heimlich
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April 08, 2023
Can the CAROL Bike *Really* Give You a Full Cardio Workout in 8 Minutes? I Tried It—And Asked an Expert
It's 8:47 am, and I've just gotten back home from daycare drop-off. That means I…
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Jennifer Heimlich
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April 07, 2023
Here's How Taking a 15-Minute Walk Every Day Changed My Life
I've wanted to be consistent with my walking again for quite some time. I'm not…
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Erin Cryder
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April 07, 2023
We Need To Talk About ‘Runner’s Face’
Running benefits your heart, brain, bones, sleep, longevity, and so much more. But recently, a doctor decided to warn against…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 07, 2023
What Does It Really Mean To ‘Activate’ Your Muscles—And Why Does It Matter?
Whether you're doing strength training, Pilates, or a guided run, coaches will often tell you…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 06, 2023
Are Standing Core Workouts Better Than Floor-Based Ones? Here’s What a Trainer Has To Say
From TikTok videos to your favorite virtual workout platforms, trainers and everyday athletes are taking…
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Alyssa Sparacino
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April 06, 2023
What Does It Mean if You Feel Sore Right After a Workout Versus a Few Days Later?
I’ve been doing this whole exercise thing long enough to have an idea of when…
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Lauren Wingenroth
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April 05, 2023
No Matter How Much You Struggle With Sleep, Working Out Might Help You Live Longer
We've long known that sleep and exercise are the one-two healthy body punch that can…
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Rachel Kraus
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April 05, 2023
I Started Taking Walks With My Husband Every Evening, and It’s Allowed Us To Connect in Surprising Ways
It started toward the beginning of the pandemic, when the world was on lockdown. Taking…
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Alyssa Sparacino
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April 05, 2023
Looking To Reboot Your Fitness Routine? Here's Why Spring Is the Perfect Time for a Refresh
Spring always feels like something of a renaissance. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, animals…
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Rajpal Brar
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April 04, 2023
I Thought I Hated Working Out With a Buddy—Then I Made My Sister Go With Me for a Month
The gym is my sacred space. My AirPods are on noise-canceling mode, my phone is…
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Jessica Giles
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April 04, 2023
7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Take the Stairs Every Day
I lived in New York City for five years, and for the first two, my…
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Rebecca Norris
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April 03, 2023
Is Stretching Enough Movement for the Day?
Not all of us love getting our sweat on. But with the mental and physical…
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Rebecca Norris
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April 03, 2023
Melt Your Morning Stiffness in Less Than 15 Minutes With This PT-Approved Stretch Routine
When you wake up with the sun shining and birds chirping (and maybe the jackhammer…
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Han Schneider
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April 03, 2023
Do *This* First After Finishing an Intense Workout
You know the feeling: You’ve just gotten home from a grueling morning run, and every…
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Lauren Wingenroth
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April 01, 2023
3 Pre-Workout Breathing Exercises That Will Give You *Just* the Right Energy You Need
Breathing: It’s as natural as, well, breathing…right? Not necessarily, says Nike’s official breathwork coach Stuart Sandeman.…
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Helen Hope
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March 31, 2023
The 2 Form Tips You Need To Make the Most of Side-Lying Pilates Work
Whenever the lie-down-on-your-side portion of a Pilates mat class comes around, I always breathe a…
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Rachel Kraus
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March 31, 2023
I Tried 'Functional Range Conditioning' for 3 Weeks, and It Was Like Boot Camp for My Mind-Body Connection
I may have stayed too long at the online yoga party. Gotta love how convenient…
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Brooke Marshall
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March 30, 2023
This Is the *Only* Push-Up That Lets You Stick Your Butt in the Air
Of all of the things to remember when doing a proper push-up, the requirement to keep…
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Rachel Kraus
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March 30, 2023
Riding an E-Bike as a Plus-Size Person Reminded Me That Exercise Doesn't Have To Make You Suffer
I spent a good part of my childhood having fun with my neighbors. In the…
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Han Schneider
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March 29, 2023
Plot Twist: We Might Be Spending *Too* Much Time Trying To Strengthen Our Core
During a recent cycling class, as we transitioned to riding out of the saddle, the…
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Lauren Wingenroth
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March 28, 2023
The 3 Telltale Signs You Need To Strengthen (Not Stretch) Your Tight, Achy Hip Flexors
Whether you find yourself sitting stationary most of the day, or you're an avid runner…
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Amber Sayer
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March 28, 2023
‘I’m a Marathon Pacer, and This Is How To Pace Your Way to a New PR on Race Day’
If you’ve ever run a marathon (or even thought about running a marathon), you’ve heard…
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Lauren Wingenroth
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March 27, 2023
Trainers Say the Viral '3-2-8' Workout Trend Is One They Can Wholeheartedly Get Behind
There was 12-3-30 on the treadmill, then 25-7-10 on a StairMaster, and now, the latest…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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March 27, 2023
Want To Supercharge a HIIT Workout Without Jumping? Try Adding a Weight
Squat jumps, plank jacks, and alternating split squats are often mainstays in high intensity interval…
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Rachel Kraus
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March 26, 2023
3 Seated Core Exercises You Can Do on Your Daily Commute
In today's fast-paced world, many of us spend a significant amount of time sitting on…
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Lily Canter
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March 25, 2023
How To Do a 'Work In' Workout So Someone Using the Equipment You Want Is Never an Exercise Stop Sign
You’ve taken your pre-workout supplements, picked out your playlist, and you’re know you’re about to…
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Brittany Hammond
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March 24, 2023
The Idea That Your Daily Yoga Practice Can Help With Hair Growth Isn’t a Complete Myth
A quick Google search or social media scroll will offer you loads of advice on…
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Marissa DeSantis
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March 24, 2023
The Everything-You-Need-To-Know Guide to Hiking for Beginners
When COVID-19 brought international travel to a halt, travel blogger Tee George decided to explore…
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Amelia McBride
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March 23, 2023
Peanuts, Cracker Jack, and… Well-Being? The Surprising Reason You May Want To Start Attending Live Sports
Watching sports has, historically, never been my thing. I hate that somebody has to lose,…
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Rachel Kraus
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