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Nordic Walking: How to Burn 20 Percent More Calories on Your Next Hike

By Amy Klein; February 23, 2017

“Where are your skis?” That’s the first question people usually ask when they see walkers trudging along holding poles during a hike, long walk, or...

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Are You Overtraining? These 7 Symptoms Will Surprise You

By Nicholas Pell; September 20, 2018

You probably recognize the obvious signs of overtraining, including continuous muscle soreness and chronic injury. But there are several other signs and symptoms of overtraining...

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6 Most Important Tips for Building Muscle

By Sharon Brock and Beth Howard; May 8, 2020

Building muscles takes a lot of patience and hard work. Follow these tips to have more success with your weight training goals.

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Triathlon Training: 7 Preseason Tips from the Pros

By IRONMAN; October 5, 2017

A version of this story originally appeared on Ironman.com. It’s officially the triathlon preseason! How do you prepare during this time to ensure that you...

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How to Train for Your First Triathlon

By Emma-Kate Lidbury; October 5, 2017

Triathlon might seem like an intimidating sport, but with the right preparation, anyone can do it. Here are tips to help you train for your...

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How to Do a Plank, Plus 3 Plank Exercises for Tight, Flat Abs

By Beachbody; August 13, 2018

The plank is a single move that tightens your core, firms up your booty, and strengthen your arms. Here's how to do a perfect plank,...

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14 Ways to Get Started With Fitness (Before Even Pushing Play)

By Kirsten Morningstar; January 15, 2019

If you haven’t exercised or tried to eat clean in a while (or ever), the first day of a 30-, 60-, or 90-day fitness and...

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31 Tips to Help You Get (or Stay) Fit This Holiday Season

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; June 2, 2017

Don’t wait for January to get in shape. Start building muscle, burning fat, and checking off resolutions right now with this month-long guide for beating...

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The Benefits of Foam Rolling — And 8 Foam Roller Exercises

By Kieran Alger; September 18, 2018

Foam rolling is essentially a form of self-massage that allows you to apply deep pressure to certain points of the body to release tightness and...

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How to Overcome a Workout Plateau

By Janet Lee; August 10, 2018

It takes as little as 4-6 weeks for your body to adapt to a workout, which is why you can provide it with new challenges...

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Benefits of Cycling You’ve Never Heard Before

By Jessica Cassity; August 11, 2017

Cycling can chisel your legs and firm your glutes while zapping hundreds of calories per hour. And some of the biggest benefits of cycling can...

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14 Unique Ways to Get Your 10,000 Steps In

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; July 29, 2020

We've all heard that sitting is the new smoking. But before you toss your chairs, get 14 easy tips to get your 10,000 steps (or...

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6 Ankle Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Injury

By Diana Kelly, Mackenzie Lobby Havey and Jordan Burchette; November 21, 2017

Building ankle strength and stability is crucial for avoiding injury and allowing you to do your workout or play a sport to the best of...

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How to Master the 6 Most Fun Moves in Country Heat

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; October 9, 2020

Country Heat uses fun, simple moves to get you moving and burning calories. Here are six of creator Autumn Calabrese’s favorites.

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How to Have an Effective Rest Day

By Rachael Schultz; June 12, 2017

While training, rest days are important for muscles to recover and come back stronger. There are things you can do to get the most out...

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How to Exercise After Pregnancy

By Jenilee Matz, M.P.H.; August 3, 2020

Have patience, and be lenient with yourself. You just ran the most grueling marathon of your life! Not only are you recovering from childbirth, but...

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Is Working Out Before Bed a Bad Idea?

By Kristen Dold; January 29, 2018

In the past we’ve been told late-night workouts can really screw with your sleep, but the latest research suggests otherwise. Here's how exercising in the...

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4 Workout Recovery Methods That Feel More Like Pampering

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; January 26, 2017

These four recovery methods might feel like pampering, but performing them between workouts can help you not only recover faster, but also tap into greater...