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2015 Cycling Spring Gear Review
While springtime means you'll be able to ride outside more, you'll need to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Check out these 15 versati
By Marc Lindsay

The Best Running Gear for Spring
Got spring running fever? Don't run out the door without first checking out our editors' picks for the best gear this season.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Gear Picks for Three Types of Runners
How long does it take you to get ready for a run? Whether you grab and go or like to accessorize all the way down to your heart rate monitor, we've go
By Amanda Casanova

Must-Have Gear for Beginner Runners
If you're new to running, don't hit the road or trail without these musthave items.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Best High-Visibility Winter Running Gear
Are you a night runner? See and be seen this year in the best and brightest nighttime running gear.
By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

Top Trail Running Gear for Fall/Winter 2014
Get geared up and hit the trails with all the latest apparel and accessories. These performance products are some of the best on the market this seaso
By Mackenzie Lobby

Must-Have Gear for Running With Your Dog
If you're planning on turning your pooch into your running buddy, check out these products made with the active dog in mind.
By Mackenzie Lobby

9 Gear Essentials to Stay Warm This Winter
The winter can be a fun time to ride your bike if you dress appropriately. From head to toe, check out these nine gear essentials that will keep
By Marc Lindsay

ACTIVE Fall 2020 Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE's team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
By ACTIVE.com

Running Gear for Beginners: The Essential, Helpful and Fun
What gear to you need as a new runner, and can gadgets really motivate you to train? We separate the necessities from the niceities.
By Karen Janos

The Best Running Tights for Women
Tested and rated for compression, warmth and fabric quality, these are the leggings you’ll want to wear run after run.
By Nikki Chavanelle

11 Running Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
These simple but necessary items could unlock the joy in your next run.
By Jennifer Fox

Beginner's Triathlon Gear List: No Need to Break the Bank
You don't need to spend a bunch of money on triathlonspecific gear to do a triathlon. It's more than likely that you already have most of the equipme
By Jennifer Colvin

9 Aluminum Road Bikes That Blew Our Minds
We've found these nine aluminum bikes to be just as stiff and light as if not lighter than carbon bikes, but without the skyhigh price tag.
By Greg Kaplan

The Best Time to Buy a Bike
If you want to save big or get your hands on the newest, latest and greatest, you'll want to pay attention to these bike buying tips.
By Greg Kaplan

Intro to Bike Gears
Cycling can feel a little awkward when you're not used to gears and shifters. Use these tips to get comfortable when you ride.
By Skip Slade

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2015 Cycling Spring Gear Review While springtime means you'll be able to ride outside more, you'll need to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Check out these 15 versati By Marc Lindsay

The Best Running Gear for Spring Got spring running fever? Don't run out the door without first checking out our editors' picks for the best gear this season. By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Gear Picks for Three Types of Runners How long does it take you to get ready for a run? Whether you grab and go or like to accessorize all the way down to your heart rate monitor, we've go By Amanda Casanova

Must-Have Gear for Beginner Runners If you're new to running, don't hit the road or trail without these musthave items. By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Best High-Visibility Winter Running Gear Are you a night runner? See and be seen this year in the best and brightest nighttime running gear. By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

Top Trail Running Gear for Fall/Winter 2014 Get geared up and hit the trails with all the latest apparel and accessories. These performance products are some of the best on the market this seaso By Mackenzie Lobby

Must-Have Gear for Running With Your Dog If you're planning on turning your pooch into your running buddy, check out these products made with the active dog in mind. By Mackenzie Lobby

9 Gear Essentials to Stay Warm This Winter The winter can be a fun time to ride your bike if you dress appropriately. From head to toe, check out these nine gear essentials that will keep By Marc Lindsay

ACTIVE Fall 2020 Running Shoe Guide ACTVE's team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair. By ACTIVE.com

Running Gear for Beginners: The Essential, Helpful and Fun What gear to you need as a new runner, and can gadgets really motivate you to train? We separate the necessities from the niceities. By Karen Janos

The Best Running Tights for Women Tested and rated for compression, warmth and fabric quality, these are the leggings you’ll want to wear run after run. By Nikki Chavanelle

11 Running Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed These simple but necessary items could unlock the joy in your next run. By Jennifer Fox

Beginner's Triathlon Gear List: No Need to Break the Bank You don't need to spend a bunch of money on triathlonspecific gear to do a triathlon. It's more than likely that you already have most of the equipme By Jennifer Colvin

9 Aluminum Road Bikes That Blew Our Minds We've found these nine aluminum bikes to be just as stiff and light as if not lighter than carbon bikes, but without the skyhigh price tag. By Greg Kaplan

The Best Time to Buy a Bike If you want to save big or get your hands on the newest, latest and greatest, you'll want to pay attention to these bike buying tips. By Greg Kaplan

Intro to Bike Gears Cycling can feel a little awkward when you're not used to gears and shifters. Use these tips to get comfortable when you ride. By Skip Slade

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2015 Cycling Spring Gear Review
While springtime means you'll be able to ride outside more, you'll need to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Check out these 15 versati
By Marc Lindsay

The Best Running Gear for Spring
Got spring running fever? Don't run out the door without first checking out our editors' picks for the best gear this season.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Gear Picks for Three Types of Runners
How long does it take you to get ready for a run? Whether you grab and go or like to accessorize all the way down to your heart rate monitor, we've go
By Amanda Casanova

Must-Have Gear for Beginner Runners
If you're new to running, don't hit the road or trail without these musthave items.
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.

Best High-Visibility Winter Running Gear
Are you a night runner? See and be seen this year in the best and brightest nighttime running gear.
By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

Top Trail Running Gear for Fall/Winter 2014
Get geared up and hit the trails with all the latest apparel and accessories. These performance products are some of the best on the market this seaso
By Mackenzie Lobby

Must-Have Gear for Running With Your Dog
If you're planning on turning your pooch into your running buddy, check out these products made with the active dog in mind.
By Mackenzie Lobby

9 Gear Essentials to Stay Warm This Winter
The winter can be a fun time to ride your bike if you dress appropriately. From head to toe, check out these nine gear essentials that will keep
By Marc Lindsay

ACTIVE Fall 2020 Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE's team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
By ACTIVE.com

Running Gear for Beginners: The Essential, Helpful and Fun
What gear to you need as a new runner, and can gadgets really motivate you to train? We separate the necessities from the niceities.
By Karen Janos

The Best Running Tights for Women
Tested and rated for compression, warmth and fabric quality, these are the leggings you’ll want to wear run after run.
By Nikki Chavanelle

11 Running Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
These simple but necessary items could unlock the joy in your next run.
By Jennifer Fox

Beginner's Triathlon Gear List: No Need to Break the Bank
You don't need to spend a bunch of money on triathlonspecific gear to do a triathlon. It's more than likely that you already have most of the equipme
By Jennifer Colvin

9 Aluminum Road Bikes That Blew Our Minds
We've found these nine aluminum bikes to be just as stiff and light as if not lighter than carbon bikes, but without the skyhigh price tag.
By Greg Kaplan

The Best Time to Buy a Bike
If you want to save big or get your hands on the newest, latest and greatest, you'll want to pay attention to these bike buying tips.
By Greg Kaplan

Intro to Bike Gears
Cycling can feel a little awkward when you're not used to gears and shifters. Use these tips to get comfortable when you ride.
By Skip Slade

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