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How To Treat And Prevent Shin Splints

Shin splints are a common overuse injury that runners experience, but they are not a life sentence or a sign that running is not for you.

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The Essential Winter Running Gear Guide: What You Actually Need (and What You Don’t)

You don’t need a pile of expensive gear to run through winter—just a few reliable pieces that work. This guide covers winter essentials, what to sk...

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The Best Reverse Hyper Machines to Add to Your Fitness Routine

Dealing with back pain or looking to strengthen your glutes? Reverse hyper machines can help with both! Check out our review of the best reverse hy...

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How to Set Running Goals For The New Year

We set aspirational goals to become healthier, get in shape, lose weight, live a more active lifestyle, and the list can go on. We can help you set...

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Who Burns More Calories: New or Veteran Runners?

The simple answer: It depends less on rank and more on the factors that affect caloric burn. See what they are here.

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Weight Loss: Small Changes That Make a Big Difference

Sometimes small shifts result in bigger impact. Incorporate these changes into your diet or exercise regimen, and get closer to reaching your weigh...

By Emily McAuliffe

How to Choose the Right Exercises for Your Body

Too tall? Arms too short? Here's how you can adjust your program to better suit your unique dimensions.

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Fitness Tips From 2015 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Mike Z. Robinson

When the 2015 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year offers some fitness advice, it's worth listening.

By Hunter Hewitt

Lower-Body Warm-Up Exercises

Regardless of your needs, these lower-body warm-up exercises can prepare you for almost any type of workout.

By George Kalantzis

8 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Group Fitness Class

Picking a group fitness class can be an overwhelming process. Here's how you can find the right one.

By Sue Parke

How to Get Bigger Arms

Three recent studies suggest we may know less than we think about building our favorite muscles.

By Men's Health

Cardio Workouts for People Who Hate Cardio

There are two types of people in this world: those who enjoy cardio and those who don't. But like it or not, we all need a little cardio in our lives.

By Samantha Guzman

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