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Weight Machines vs. Free Weights
Which is better weight machines or dumbbells? This boxing match comparison shows you both sides to determine which method is better.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

IT Band Syndrome | ITBS Treatment and Stretches
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) or IT Band Syndrome is one of the major causes of knee pain in runners. Check out our collection of articles below ...
By Sylvia Huang

2014 Editor's Picks: Holiday Gift Guide for the Techie Fit Geek
Intimidated by the amount of techie fitness gear on the market? We've tested and sorted out the best gadgets for the techminded fitness fanatic in ...
By Kirsten Korosec, Active.com

2014 Stocking Stuffers: Fitness Gifts Under $25
Here's your chance to spread the holiday cheer without emptying your wallet. Check out these 20 budgetfriendly stocking stuffer ideas for your favo...
By Hunter Hewitt

Ab Workouts | Abdominal Exercises and Tips
Looking to get those 6pack abs? Tired of the same old core routines? From easy exercises for beginners to challenging workouts for advanced athlete...
By Robert J. Duncan

Half-Hour Power: Calorie-Burning Treadmill Workout With Music Mix
Spice up your winter training with the ultimate treadmill interval plan. Not only will you get a fun and challenging workout, you'll also have musi...
By Fara Rosenzweig

20-Minute Speed and Agility Workout
This doanywhere circuit builds strength and agility. Try it to speed up your run.
By Susan Legacki

4 Simple Tips to Stick to Your Fitness Goals
Don't set yourself up for failure. Follow these tips to increase your chances for success.
By Suzanna McGee

Full-Body Conditioning Exercises for Kids
These conditioning exercises help build endurance, balance, agility and coordination while strengthening the whole body for any sport.
By Angela Bekkala

Best Personal Training Apps 2023: Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Take a look at our 9 favorite personal training apps to help you reach your training goals, whether you're at the gym or at home. From Future, Pelo...
By Erin Chancer, CNC and Amanda Lea

11 Seriously Inspiring Movies to Help You Get Fit
Sit back, relax and prepare to be inspired to hit the gym ASAP.
By Jennifer Fox

Heart Rate Training: What Is It, and How Can It Benefit You?
Have you ever considered incorporating heart rate training in your fitness regimen? Read on to find out the benefits of heart rate training.
By Dr. Jacob Wilson, PhD CSCS*D

16 Post-Workout Static Stretches
Throw out your excuses and get stretching with these simple static moves that prevent injury and keep you healthy and strong.
By Arnav Sakar

30-Minute Bodyweight Tabata Workout
All it takes is 30 minutes and some space to do this fullbody HIIT workout. No equipment necessary.
By Hunter Hewitt

Gymnastics vs. Tumbling: Which is Right for Your Child?
Gymnastics and tumbling might look similar but they have very distinct differencesfind out which one is right for your kid.
By Samantha Guzman

8 Exercises to Reduce Shin Splint Pain
Do you struggle with off and on shin splints? These exercises will help you manage your pain, while also preventing another injury in the future.
By Stephanie Ring

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Weight Machines vs. Free Weights Which is better weight machines or dumbbells? This boxing match comparison shows you both sides to determine which method is better. By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

IT Band Syndrome | ITBS Treatment and Stretches Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) or IT Band Syndrome is one of the major causes of knee pain in runners. Check out our collection of articles below ... By Sylvia Huang

2014 Editor's Picks: Holiday Gift Guide for the Techie Fit Geek Intimidated by the amount of techie fitness gear on the market? We've tested and sorted out the best gadgets for the techminded fitness fanatic in ... By Kirsten Korosec, Active.com

2014 Stocking Stuffers: Fitness Gifts Under $25 Here's your chance to spread the holiday cheer without emptying your wallet. Check out these 20 budgetfriendly stocking stuffer ideas for your favo... By Hunter Hewitt

Ab Workouts | Abdominal Exercises and Tips Looking to get those 6pack abs? Tired of the same old core routines? From easy exercises for beginners to challenging workouts for advanced athlete... By Robert J. Duncan

Half-Hour Power: Calorie-Burning Treadmill Workout With Music Mix Spice up your winter training with the ultimate treadmill interval plan. Not only will you get a fun and challenging workout, you'll also have musi... By Fara Rosenzweig

20-Minute Speed and Agility Workout This doanywhere circuit builds strength and agility. Try it to speed up your run. By Susan Legacki

4 Simple Tips to Stick to Your Fitness Goals Don't set yourself up for failure. Follow these tips to increase your chances for success. By Suzanna McGee

Full-Body Conditioning Exercises for Kids These conditioning exercises help build endurance, balance, agility and coordination while strengthening the whole body for any sport. By Angela Bekkala

Best Personal Training Apps 2023: Achieve Your Fitness Goals Take a look at our 9 favorite personal training apps to help you reach your training goals, whether you're at the gym or at home. From Future, Pelo... By Erin Chancer, CNC and Amanda Lea

11 Seriously Inspiring Movies to Help You Get Fit Sit back, relax and prepare to be inspired to hit the gym ASAP. By Jennifer Fox

Heart Rate Training: What Is It, and How Can It Benefit You? Have you ever considered incorporating heart rate training in your fitness regimen? Read on to find out the benefits of heart rate training. By Dr. Jacob Wilson, PhD CSCS*D

16 Post-Workout Static Stretches Throw out your excuses and get stretching with these simple static moves that prevent injury and keep you healthy and strong. By Arnav Sakar

30-Minute Bodyweight Tabata Workout All it takes is 30 minutes and some space to do this fullbody HIIT workout. No equipment necessary. By Hunter Hewitt

Gymnastics vs. Tumbling: Which is Right for Your Child? Gymnastics and tumbling might look similar but they have very distinct differencesfind out which one is right for your kid. By Samantha Guzman

8 Exercises to Reduce Shin Splint Pain Do you struggle with off and on shin splints? These exercises will help you manage your pain, while also preventing another injury in the future. By Stephanie Ring

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Weight Machines vs. Free Weights
Which is better weight machines or dumbbells? This boxing match comparison shows you both sides to determine which method is better.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

IT Band Syndrome | ITBS Treatment and Stretches
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) or IT Band Syndrome is one of the major causes of knee pain in runners. Check out our collection of articles below ...
By Sylvia Huang

2014 Editor's Picks: Holiday Gift Guide for the Techie Fit Geek
Intimidated by the amount of techie fitness gear on the market? We've tested and sorted out the best gadgets for the techminded fitness fanatic in ...
By Kirsten Korosec, Active.com

2014 Stocking Stuffers: Fitness Gifts Under $25
Here's your chance to spread the holiday cheer without emptying your wallet. Check out these 20 budgetfriendly stocking stuffer ideas for your favo...
By Hunter Hewitt

Ab Workouts | Abdominal Exercises and Tips
Looking to get those 6pack abs? Tired of the same old core routines? From easy exercises for beginners to challenging workouts for advanced athlete...
By Robert J. Duncan

Half-Hour Power: Calorie-Burning Treadmill Workout With Music Mix
Spice up your winter training with the ultimate treadmill interval plan. Not only will you get a fun and challenging workout, you'll also have musi...
By Fara Rosenzweig

20-Minute Speed and Agility Workout
This doanywhere circuit builds strength and agility. Try it to speed up your run.
By Susan Legacki

4 Simple Tips to Stick to Your Fitness Goals
Don't set yourself up for failure. Follow these tips to increase your chances for success.
By Suzanna McGee

Full-Body Conditioning Exercises for Kids
These conditioning exercises help build endurance, balance, agility and coordination while strengthening the whole body for any sport.
By Angela Bekkala

Best Personal Training Apps 2023: Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Take a look at our 9 favorite personal training apps to help you reach your training goals, whether you're at the gym or at home. From Future, Pelo...
By Erin Chancer, CNC and Amanda Lea

11 Seriously Inspiring Movies to Help You Get Fit
Sit back, relax and prepare to be inspired to hit the gym ASAP.
By Jennifer Fox

Heart Rate Training: What Is It, and How Can It Benefit You?
Have you ever considered incorporating heart rate training in your fitness regimen? Read on to find out the benefits of heart rate training.
By Dr. Jacob Wilson, PhD CSCS*D

16 Post-Workout Static Stretches
Throw out your excuses and get stretching with these simple static moves that prevent injury and keep you healthy and strong.
By Arnav Sakar

30-Minute Bodyweight Tabata Workout
All it takes is 30 minutes and some space to do this fullbody HIIT workout. No equipment necessary.
By Hunter Hewitt

Gymnastics vs. Tumbling: Which is Right for Your Child?
Gymnastics and tumbling might look similar but they have very distinct differencesfind out which one is right for your kid.
By Samantha Guzman

8 Exercises to Reduce Shin Splint Pain
Do you struggle with off and on shin splints? These exercises will help you manage your pain, while also preventing another injury in the future.
By Stephanie Ring

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