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The Benefits of Sports for Girls
The benefits of sports, particularly for girls, reaches far beyond working up a sweat.
By Amy Flory

Kids Books for Sports Lovers
Here are 10 sportsthemed books and series that young readers won't be able to put down.
By Amy Flory

Triathlon by the Numbers
Triathletes often focus on numbers miles run, hours ridden, laps swam but what about the distance of the longest race or the number of IRONMAN partici
By Greg Kaplan

How an Online Fitness Community Keeps These Women Motivated
It may seem unlikely, but connecting with likeminded strangers on social media is a great way to motivate and inspire yourself while staying accountab
By Sara Lindberg

5 Vitamins & Minerals Cyclists Need More Of
Your active body needs a few extra helpings of these nutrients to keep rolling strong on the bike.
By Bicycling Magazine

The Dangers of Underfueling
Weight loss can be beneficial, but when a cyclist takes things too far, those benefits turn into serious issues.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

The Best Turkey Trots to Run This Thanksgiving
Check out the best Thanksgiving races all over the U.S. and sign the whole family up for a race near you.
By ACTIVE.com

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship
Don’t miss any of the important storylines–from who to watch to how to watch to what to look for at the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in KailuaKona
By Michael Nystrom

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Exercises to Tone Your Oblique Muscles
Want those Vshape abs you see on the cover of fitness magazines? Add these exercises to your routine.
By Cat Perry

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

8 Surprising Ways to Kill Your Cravings
Sticking to your health goals can be difficult when cravings strike. Try these innovative ways to divert your attention.
By Joan Khalaf

Family Camping Essentials Checklist
Covering basics and beyond, keep these lists handy when you head out on your next family camping trip, so you can be sure you haven’t missed a thing.
By Kim Dinan

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
By Marion Herring

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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The Benefits of Sports for Girls The benefits of sports, particularly for girls, reaches far beyond working up a sweat. By Amy Flory

Kids Books for Sports Lovers Here are 10 sportsthemed books and series that young readers won't be able to put down. By Amy Flory

Triathlon by the Numbers Triathletes often focus on numbers miles run, hours ridden, laps swam but what about the distance of the longest race or the number of IRONMAN partici By Greg Kaplan

How an Online Fitness Community Keeps These Women Motivated It may seem unlikely, but connecting with likeminded strangers on social media is a great way to motivate and inspire yourself while staying accountab By Sara Lindberg

5 Vitamins & Minerals Cyclists Need More Of Your active body needs a few extra helpings of these nutrients to keep rolling strong on the bike. By Bicycling Magazine

The Dangers of Underfueling Weight loss can be beneficial, but when a cyclist takes things too far, those benefits turn into serious issues. By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

The Best Turkey Trots to Run This Thanksgiving Check out the best Thanksgiving races all over the U.S. and sign the whole family up for a race near you. By ACTIVE.com

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship Don’t miss any of the important storylines–from who to watch to how to watch to what to look for at the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in KailuaKona By Michael Nystrom

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners? When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Exercises to Tone Your Oblique Muscles Want those Vshape abs you see on the cover of fitness magazines? Add these exercises to your routine. By Cat Perry

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games. By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

8 Surprising Ways to Kill Your Cravings Sticking to your health goals can be difficult when cravings strike. Try these innovative ways to divert your attention. By Joan Khalaf

Family Camping Essentials Checklist Covering basics and beyond, keep these lists handy when you head out on your next family camping trip, so you can be sure you haven’t missed a thing. By Kim Dinan

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity. By Angela Bekkala

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks. By Marion Herring

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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The Benefits of Sports for Girls
The benefits of sports, particularly for girls, reaches far beyond working up a sweat.
By Amy Flory

Kids Books for Sports Lovers
Here are 10 sportsthemed books and series that young readers won't be able to put down.
By Amy Flory

Triathlon by the Numbers
Triathletes often focus on numbers miles run, hours ridden, laps swam but what about the distance of the longest race or the number of IRONMAN partici
By Greg Kaplan

How an Online Fitness Community Keeps These Women Motivated
It may seem unlikely, but connecting with likeminded strangers on social media is a great way to motivate and inspire yourself while staying accountab
By Sara Lindberg

5 Vitamins & Minerals Cyclists Need More Of
Your active body needs a few extra helpings of these nutrients to keep rolling strong on the bike.
By Bicycling Magazine

The Dangers of Underfueling
Weight loss can be beneficial, but when a cyclist takes things too far, those benefits turn into serious issues.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

The Best Turkey Trots to Run This Thanksgiving
Check out the best Thanksgiving races all over the U.S. and sign the whole family up for a race near you.
By ACTIVE.com

Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship
Don’t miss any of the important storylines–from who to watch to how to watch to what to look for at the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in KailuaKona
By Michael Nystrom

When Does Running Get Easier for Beginners?
When will running start to feel easier for beginners? Find out what you can do to adjust to the demands of running faster so you can experience the le
By Sabrina Grotewold

7 Exercises to Tone Your Oblique Muscles
Want those Vshape abs you see on the cover of fitness magazines? Add these exercises to your routine.
By Cat Perry

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

8 Surprising Ways to Kill Your Cravings
Sticking to your health goals can be difficult when cravings strike. Try these innovative ways to divert your attention.
By Joan Khalaf

Family Camping Essentials Checklist
Covering basics and beyond, keep these lists handy when you head out on your next family camping trip, so you can be sure you haven’t missed a thing.
By Kim Dinan

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

5 Phases of Stress Fracture Recovery
Stress fractures can take weeks or months to heal. This fivephase recovery plan will get you back on the roads without setbacks.
By Marion Herring

2 Pains in Your Shin That Might Not Be Shin Splints
Shin pain doesn't always mean you have shin splints. It might be a sign of some other problem. Here are two conditions that are sometimes mistakenly d
By Marlene Cimons, Runner's World

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