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The Benefits of Adding a Weighted Vest to Your Fitness Routine

By Heidi Wachter

Want stronger bones and muscles? Try wearing a weighted vest when you work out.

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Solo Athlete? Here’s Why Exercising With Other People Matters

By Lauren Bedosky

Just because you rock a solitary sport doesn’t mean you can’t be part of a community. Discover five benefits of moving your body with other people.

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The Benefits of Jump Training and How to Get Started

By Andrew Heffernan

Reach new heights of athleticism and safeguard your quality of life with this explosive vertical-jump progression.

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3 Functional Water Additives to Try

By Lauren Bedosky

What you need to know about electrolytes, amino acids, and greens powders.

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What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Workout?

By Jessica Migala

Learn how to sequence your workouts to match your goals and make the most of your efforts.

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How to Fall Better

By Lauren Bedosky

Falling is inevitable, but you can minimize injury by with these tips, moves, and exercises.

Train Your Brain — and Improve Your Sports Performance — With Neuro Optimization

Train Your Brain — and Improve Your Sports Performance — With Neuro Optimization

By Michael Dregni

The next frontier in athletic performance? Neurological optimization. Here’s why.

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How to Use Zone 2 Training to Optimize Fitness Performance

By Lauren Bedosky

Learn how slow-paced, low-intensity cardio can boost your performance and overall health and fitness.

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How to Create a Ladder Workout

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Short on time, equipment, or space? Try this high-volume training style for an effective strength and conditioning workout. 

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How to Use Visualization to Reach Your Fitness Goals

By Jessica Migala

Visualization is a powerful tool for reaching your fitness and sport goals. But what exactly should you be visualizing?

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6 Tips to Work Out While Fasting

By Nicole Radziszewski

Here’s how to stay strong and energized while refraining from food and drink.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Following “Fitfluencers”

By Katie Virnig

Want #fitspo you can trust? Experts offer advice on engaging mindfully with fitness- themed social media content.

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How to Use Unstable-Surface Tools (USTs) for Balance Training

By Sarah Tuff

Tools like wobble boards, Power Plates, and BOSU balls can help prevent injury and improve stability.

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4 Ways Exercise Makes Sex Better

By Andrew Heffernan

Physical activity can bolster sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction.

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5 Fitness Trends to Watch

By Katie Virnig

Forget flash-in-the-pan exercise fads. These sustainable, accessible movements are already shaping the future of fitness.

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Boost Your Fitness With Sprint Interval Training

By Julie Dulude

Sprint interval training (SIT) can improve your fitness performance and transform your body at the cellular level. Learn more and get started with these workouts from Olympic athlete Mechelle Lewis Freeman.

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The Importance of Maintaining Mobility as You Age

By Lauren Bedosky

Mobility is a critical component of aging well. Experts explain how to maintain it for the long haul.

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Why Using a Personal Trainer Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

By Nicole Radziszewski

Working with a personal trainer can transform your health-and-fitness efforts. Find the right one to work with — and make some fitness progress as a team.

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What Is Gravel Cycling, and How Can I Get Started?

By Marco Dregni

Back roads, dust, beautiful scenery, and bicycling joy: a primer on gravel cycling.

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When It Comes to Exercise, What Is the Minimum Effective Dose?

By Andrew Heffernan

“Go hard or go home” isn’t the only way to exercise. Instead, you can exercise smarter — not harder — using a minimum-effective-dose approach.

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