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ProForm Hybrid Trainer Review: A Comprehensive Home Training Experience
Looking for a versatile home fitness machine? Consider this rundown of the ProForm Hybrid Trainer, from the ACTIVE Reviews Team.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Long-Distance Running Shoes in 2022
The best longdistance running shoes hold up even after logging serious miles. Check out the top 10 picks from the ACTIVE Reviews Team.
By Lindsay Boyers

The 7 Best Wireless Earbuds for Running in 2022
To help take your runs to the next level, the ACTIVE Reviews Team reviewed the best wireless earbuds for running on the market. Here are our top picks
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Sole F80 Treadmill Review 2022: A Great Option for Runners
If you're looking for a treadmill with commercial gym performance and features at a home gym price, give the Sole F80 Treadmill a closer look.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Training Shoes of 2022
Looking for the best training shoes for your workout needs? The ACTIVE Reviews team found the 9 best, based on expert input and research.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Garmin Watches in 2022: Which GPS Tracker is Right for You?
Looking for a GPS watch to take your training to the next level? Garmin, the longtime industry leader, has plenty of options to choose from. Read on t
By Rashelle Brown

Must-Try Cycling Gear for Spring
Spring has sprung, and so has the new cycling gear.
By Michael Nystrom

Must Have Gear for Active Parents with Active Kids
The right gear makes staying active with a little one easy.
By Natalie Nystrom

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run
Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready!
By Megan Harrington

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

How To Lose Weight Fast
Have you ever wondered: Can I safely lose weight fast and actually keep it off? Read on for the info and tips you need to succeed on your weight loss
By Daniel Preiato, RD, CSCS

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

The Best Swim Goggles: Gear Up for Swim Season
Looking for the best swim goggles? Gear up for pool season with this roundup of the most highly rated gear from the ACTIVE Reviews Team!
By Josh Hurst

The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet in 2022
The best running shoes for flat feet are designed to better support you during your workout. Check out the top 8 picks from the ACTIVE Reviews Team.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones
The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals.
By John Bobalik

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ProForm Hybrid Trainer Review: A Comprehensive Home Training Experience Looking for a versatile home fitness machine? Consider this rundown of the ProForm Hybrid Trainer, from the ACTIVE Reviews Team. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Long-Distance Running Shoes in 2022 The best longdistance running shoes hold up even after logging serious miles. Check out the top 10 picks from the ACTIVE Reviews Team. By Lindsay Boyers

The 7 Best Wireless Earbuds for Running in 2022 To help take your runs to the next level, the ACTIVE Reviews Team reviewed the best wireless earbuds for running on the market. Here are our top picks By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Sole F80 Treadmill Review 2022: A Great Option for Runners If you're looking for a treadmill with commercial gym performance and features at a home gym price, give the Sole F80 Treadmill a closer look. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Training Shoes of 2022 Looking for the best training shoes for your workout needs? The ACTIVE Reviews team found the 9 best, based on expert input and research. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Garmin Watches in 2022: Which GPS Tracker is Right for You? Looking for a GPS watch to take your training to the next level? Garmin, the longtime industry leader, has plenty of options to choose from. Read on t By Rashelle Brown

Must-Try Cycling Gear for Spring Spring has sprung, and so has the new cycling gear. By Michael Nystrom

Must Have Gear for Active Parents with Active Kids The right gear makes staying active with a little one easy. By Natalie Nystrom

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready! By Megan Harrington

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

How To Lose Weight Fast Have you ever wondered: Can I safely lose weight fast and actually keep it off? Read on for the info and tips you need to succeed on your weight loss By Daniel Preiato, RD, CSCS

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

The Best Swim Goggles: Gear Up for Swim Season Looking for the best swim goggles? Gear up for pool season with this roundup of the most highly rated gear from the ACTIVE Reviews Team! By Josh Hurst

The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet in 2022 The best running shoes for flat feet are designed to better support you during your workout. Check out the top 8 picks from the ACTIVE Reviews Team. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath. By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals. By John Bobalik

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ProForm Hybrid Trainer Review: A Comprehensive Home Training Experience
Looking for a versatile home fitness machine? Consider this rundown of the ProForm Hybrid Trainer, from the ACTIVE Reviews Team.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Long-Distance Running Shoes in 2022
The best longdistance running shoes hold up even after logging serious miles. Check out the top 10 picks from the ACTIVE Reviews Team.
By Lindsay Boyers

The 7 Best Wireless Earbuds for Running in 2022
To help take your runs to the next level, the ACTIVE Reviews Team reviewed the best wireless earbuds for running on the market. Here are our top picks
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Sole F80 Treadmill Review 2022: A Great Option for Runners
If you're looking for a treadmill with commercial gym performance and features at a home gym price, give the Sole F80 Treadmill a closer look.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Training Shoes of 2022
Looking for the best training shoes for your workout needs? The ACTIVE Reviews team found the 9 best, based on expert input and research.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

Best Garmin Watches in 2022: Which GPS Tracker is Right for You?
Looking for a GPS watch to take your training to the next level? Garmin, the longtime industry leader, has plenty of options to choose from. Read on t
By Rashelle Brown

Must-Try Cycling Gear for Spring
Spring has sprung, and so has the new cycling gear.
By Michael Nystrom

Must Have Gear for Active Parents with Active Kids
The right gear makes staying active with a little one easy.
By Natalie Nystrom

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run
Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready!
By Megan Harrington

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

How To Lose Weight Fast
Have you ever wondered: Can I safely lose weight fast and actually keep it off? Read on for the info and tips you need to succeed on your weight loss
By Daniel Preiato, RD, CSCS

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

The Best Swim Goggles: Gear Up for Swim Season
Looking for the best swim goggles? Gear up for pool season with this roundup of the most highly rated gear from the ACTIVE Reviews Team!
By Josh Hurst

The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet in 2022
The best running shoes for flat feet are designed to better support you during your workout. Check out the top 8 picks from the ACTIVE Reviews Team.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

How to Calculate Your Training Heart Rate Zones
The key to getting results is elevating your heart rate into the correct training zone, so your effort matches your goals.
By John Bobalik

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