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Indoor vs. Outdoor Exercise
Exercise anywhere is a good thing. Exercise everywhere is better. From the reliability and flexibility of in-club workouts to the variety and expanse of outdoor adventures — give your body the best of both worlds and you’ll cover all kinds of new fitness ground.
Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Cardio Capacity
Whether your goal is to win a 10K or drop some unwanted pounds, cardio testing can help you streamline your workouts and maximize your results.
7 Easy Ways to Revamp Your Fitness Routine
Here are some simple but powerful ways to breathe new life into your routine – and jump-start your fitness growth.
Maximize Your Metabolism
If you want to take off — and keep off — unwanted pounds, a healthy metabolism is your body’s best fat-burning friend. Find out which habits can make or break your body’s ability to produce energy from would-be pudge.
Fitness Testing 1, 2, 3: Strength in Numbers
Do you know your own strength? Are you making the most of your resistance workout? Find out how to use fitness testing to your advantage – and how to put your muscle to the test.
How Fitness and Health Can Boost Your Career Success
Whether you work for a living or live for your work, managing your physical health and fitness may be more critical to your career than you realized. Find out why the shape you’re in can make or break your success.
Effective Strength and Cardio Workouts You Can Do in Under an Hour
No time? No problem. You can still squeeze in a worthwhile cardio or weightlifting workout on even your busiest days.
Expert Advice to Keep Your Neck Pain-Free
A chronic case of computer neck can undermine your work and your workouts. So don’t sit and suffer. Start getting the kinks out – now.
Active Planning: How to Create a Fitness Plan That Actually Works
The success of your fitness goals depends, in large part, on the soundness of your fitness strategy. You do have a fitness plan, don’t you? Here’s how to get one, fast — or how to make your current plan even better.
Quiet Sports
There’s a quiet subculture of outdoor enthusiasts who prefer muscle power to motorized recreation — and they’re beginning to make some noise.
Overcoming Gym Intimidation
Don’t let jitters and insecurity keep you from enjoying your in-club workouts.
The Key to Fitness Satisfaction
Why settle for ho-hum workouts when real inspiration and satisfaction are within reach? Here’s what you need to know to make your fitness pursuits more fun — and your results more fabulous.
Transition Tips for Triathlons
You’re fast in the water, explosive on the bike and smooth in your running stride. But a great triathlon finish hinges on your performance in the transition area.
Tips for Creating a Sustainable Fitness Plan
Take the time to step back and examine your goals, your desires, your personality, your life. A little self-awareness now could prevent exercise derailment later.
How to Find Your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate
Knowing your maximum heart rate is essential for effective aerobic workouts. But if you’re using 220 minus your age, you may be missing the mark entirely.
Why Do I Have an Emotional Release During Exercise?
Have you ever had a profound emotional experience during your workout and not understood why? Here’s a scientific look at what’s behind exercise-induced emotional release and what it may be telling you.
How to Use a Heart-Rate Monitor to Measure Your Fitness Success
Feel like your fitness regimen is stalling? Grab a heart-rate monitor for instant feedback and lasting motivation.
How to Use Active Recovery to Heal from an Athletic Injury
Many sports injuries heal faster, and many athletes appear happier, when they augment rest with modified recovery workouts.
How to Properly Spot Someone at the Gym
Learn how working with a spotter can help you ratchet up the intensity of your free-weight routine.
Could Adult ADD Be Sabotaging Your Fitness Success?
Are your efforts to get in shape being distracted by Attention Deficit Disorder?
Buddy System: The Pros and Cons of Training Partners
Every athlete can benefit from training with a partner or group. Here’s how to be sure you’re getting the most out of your time together.