Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle or stay healthy, joining a gym could be an important step in reaching it. It’s also a big investment, so you want to make sure you choose the right gym for you. The right gym will be convenient, within your budget and have the fitness classes, equipment or sports facilities you need to get the most out of your workouts. Your first step is to…
Improving your running form can help you run faster, more efficiently and comfortably, and with less stress on your body and reduced injury risk. Proper running form reduces your risk of fatigue and ensures that you are getting the most out of your run. Follow these tips to…
It’s hard to get through a week without hearing about the latest, greatest fitness revolution to hit your block, your city…shoot, your whole country. Whether it’s a new workout app, a late night infomercial shilling a new exercise routine, a celebrity…
There are so many reasons why millions of people around the globe enjoy running. Whether you’re training for a race or logging miles for fun, running is good for your body and mind, and it requires very little equipment. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and the willingness to get started.
Running may seem so simple that preparing to start a running routine may sound silly. But…
Chances are you’ve received the special offers in your inbox for group fitness classes. Or your friends have shared images of their evenings spent at the cute neighborhood boutique gym. Or maybe your city or town offers fitness classes that look inviting and would…
As part of your getting-ready routine in the morning, chances are slipping into socks falls somewhere in the mix—and this is especially true if you’re an avid exerciser. Working out without socks can be super uncomfortable for most activities, as bare feet in sneakers…
In the old days, if a woman was having fertility problems, doctors would often advise her to stop exercising. The thinking was that avoiding overexertion might help with conception. These days, doctors know that exercise can be an important component of fertility, particularly for women who are obese.
While the effect of exercise is different for every woman, a healthy dose of regular…
The boutique gym world is booming. You can find these specialty studios on practically every corner—SoulCycle, Pure Barre, Orangetheory Fitness, Bikram Yoga, and local studios catering to any number of niche fitness markets.
On the one hand, it’s amazing—fitness…
The world of fitness can feel overwhelming—there are big box gyms, boutique fitness studios, small gyms, specialty gyms, outdoor boot camps, personal training studios, and the list goes on. How’s a person supposed to find the right workout if they don’t even…
The end of summer can seem like a sad time of year, but there’s something about the cool, crisp air that can breathe some new life into your usual routine, especially when it comes to exercise.
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Take Advantage of the Great Outdoors
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Without the heat and humidity, outdoor workouts become much more comfortable and, after a busy summer, many of us are ready…