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Many of us have begun associating fitness and exercise with time spent at the gym, and measuring our goals in terms of time, reps, or weight. But for much of human history, fitness was an organic aspect of living in nature and undergoing daily activities.

If you've developed a fitness habit that is compatible with your work schedule, good for you! It means you are getting consistent exercise 5 days a week. On the weekends, you can still be physically fit, but try swapping gym time or training time for fun, healthy activities. Finding enjoyable ways to be active is a great way to make the most of...

While cool weather can feel like a relief after a hot summer of training, running in cold weather isn't without risks. When temperatures get below freezing, runners need to take special care of their health to avoid illness and injuries.

New Year's is a natural time for reflecting and looking inward, doing some self-assessment. It's an opportunity to evaluate the previous year and set some goals for the upcoming one. Unfortunately, many of these new goals don't last, and on average, most people abandon their efforts before March. This can lead to a depressing cycle of having the...

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Establishing a consistent workout routine can be difficult, especially if you've never had a routine before. Once you've developed the habit, it's easier to maintain, but getting there can often pose a challenge. Stress, bad weather, poor sleep... there are a lot of reasons people lose motivation and feel like skipping a workout. Here are some...

Maintaining your fitness routine during pregnancy is not only safe, but it actually has many health benefits for mother and child. In a healthy woman with a normal pregnancy, regular exercise has been shown to:

Many people think that training for an endurance event is simply a physical task. But successful competitors know that endurance events require mental stamina as well as physical ability. The training process is the time to develop the habits and abilities that will sustain you when you need them most. Here are 10 habits to develop during training...

During a large marathon, an aid station can feel as busier than a NASCAR pit stop. Your objective should be to move through it as quickly as possible, getting the necessary fluids and getting back to the race. The reality is that aid stations don't always operate like a well-oiled machine, and the slowdown can cost valuable seconds of your...

For the casual athlete, it's common to mix work and play. Fitness goals are part of a complete and well-rounded life, after all, and social occasions often involve some amount of alcohol consumption. But how does occasional drinking affect physical performance?