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Build Muscle and Get Shredded With DIG DEEPER, Shaun T’s First-Ever Lifting Program

By BODi; November 28, 2023

Build the body you’ve always wanted, become mentally unstoppable, and discover what it’s like to be in control of your results with DIG DEEPER, the...

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Test Your Tenacity with the Most Challenging Exercises on BODi

By Kara Wahlgren; November 3, 2023

When it comes to non-scale victories, there aren’t many things that are more gratifying than mastering a move you used to think was impossible. Testing your...

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6 Weeks of THE WORK With Amoila Cesar

By BODi; March 10, 2023

The ultimate total-body transformation in six weeks? It’s possible, but you have to do THE WORK. BODi Super Trainer Amoila Cesar is famous for getting...

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10 Tips for Off-Season Triathlon Training

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; December 15, 2017

There’s a popular saying among triathletes: Winter miles equal summer smiles. It’s a nod to the power of off-season triathlon training, which is the period...

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Post-Injury Tips to Help You Recover Faster

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; March 23, 2023

“Hey, don’t cry,” said the ER nurse, approaching my hospital bed. “We got that arm back in.” Yes we did. It took two doctors, the...

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Anaerobic vs. Aerobic Exercise: Which Burns Fat Faster?

By Pamela Hernandez; April 26, 2023

It’s Friday night and you’ve got a choice. Before you meet up with your friends, do you do fit in a TurboFire workout or take the dog...

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How to Stay Motivated During Triathlon Race Season

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; September 27, 2018

If you want to see what exquisite agony looks like, hang out at the finish line of an Ironman. Every athlete who crosses it will...

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13 Nutrients to Help You Get the Best Workout

By Virginia Pelley; November 22, 2022

You already know about carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Known collectively as macronutrients, they’re crucial to sports nutrition and making the most of any workout (not...

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How to Travel Like a Pro Athlete

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; August 28, 2017

We’re in the thick of the race season, which means you’re likely not just logging a lot of swim, bike, and run miles — you’re...

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How To Improve Your Freestyle Stroke

By Michael Hotten; July 27, 2017

Great freestylers know that technique counts just as much as power and strength when swimming. Learn how to improve your freestyle stroke with these tips.

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Is Your Fitness Tracker Lying to You?

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; March 21, 2023

Not All Fitness Trackers are Created Equal It’s official: Most wrist-worn activity trackers suck at heart rate monitoring — especially when compared to a good ol’...

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How to Taper for a Triathlon

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; July 6, 2017

When it comes to tapering – gradually reducing training volume in the weeks leading up to an event – there are a few general principles...

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How to Avoid Bonking While Working Out

By Denis Faye, M.S.; July 27, 2022

Any committed exerciser knows the feeling of bonking, when your muscles give up and you cant continue. Here's why it happens and how you can...

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6 Things About Triathlons That Will Surprise You

By Brittany Risher Englert; March 23, 2023

Cake. Gummy worms. Rotisserie chicken. Cheeseburgers. Not exactly what you’d call the diet of champions, but these are all items that have been consumed by...

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4 Swimming Workouts for Beginners and Athletes

By Michael Hotten; October 30, 2023

These swim workouts will help you optimize your time in the water regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor.

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How to Plan Your Triathlon Race Season

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; May 18, 2017

Training for triathlon is fun, but racing brings the sport to life. Here's how to make the most of your race calendar to better the...

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How to Use the Köhler Effect to Improve Athletic Performance

By Denis Faye, M.S.; May 5, 2022

The Köhler Effect is a phenomenon that often arrises in competitive athletic settings. Here's how you can use it to improve your performance.

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How to Improve Your Running Form

By Hannah Rex; March 27, 2017

There is no "right" way to run, but for most people there is plenty of room for improvement. Generate more power and expend less energy...