- General Health -
The Flu Shot and You: 10 Questions Answered
By Kara Douglass ThomHere’s what you need to know about the influenza vaccine.
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- Fitness Tips -
Purposeful Movement
By Kara Douglass ThomA veteran athlete learns the value of reintegrating nonexercise movement into her life — and how doing so yields surprising benefits.
- Fitness Tips -
So, You Want to Be a Cyclist
By Kara Douglass ThomRoad riding is a great outdoor fitness activity. But it requires some cycling savvy - and some basic safety smarts.
So, You Want to Be a Swimmer
By Kara Douglass ThomIncreasing your stroke cycle can make you speedy. But lengthening your stroke may be the most important key to competitive success.
- Sports/Recreation -
Yes, You Can Do a 5K
By Kara Douglass ThomNo matter your current fitness level, completing a 5K is both doable and fun. Here’s how to get yourself to the starting line — and across the finish.
- Sports/Recreation -
Bribery and the Fit Family
By Kara Douglass ThomTriathlete shares her thoughts on the strength of family fitness.
- Sports/Recreation -
Five Ways to Get Fit as a Family
By Kara Douglass ThomLearn how to engage your children and get involved with their fitness.
- Family/Friends -
Three Traits to Consider in Your Fit Friends
By Kara Douglass ThomUltimately self-motivation is what drives us to accomplish our goals, but the journey is often more enjoyable with a little help from our friends.
- video -
Post-Pregnancy Pelvic-Floor Workout (Video)
By Kara Douglass ThomThese basic exercises will help get your post-pregnancy body back to its pre-pregnancy strength.
The Inside Tri
By Kara Douglass ThomIndoor triathlons are the perfect preseason prep for veteran triathletes, a great way for beginners to get started and an excuse-proof event for those who say they can’t race.
Go, Team!
By Kara Douglass ThomParticipating in an athletic event as a family—from a fun-run 5K to a full-on Olympic triathlon—can improve your fitness, and your bond with each other.
Performance Yoga
By Kara Douglass ThomPracticing yoga can support your athletic pursuits, and even increase your longevity as an athlete.
10 Triathlon Mistakes to Avoid
By Kara Douglass ThomYou can learn a lot from mistakes - but they don’t have to be your own! Here’s how you can sidestep common pitfalls of first-time triathletes.
High-Performance Vision
By Kara Douglass ThomImproving your visual skills — and acuity — can give you an edge in virtually any sport. Here’s how to start seeing more.
On the Comeback Trail
By Kara Douglass ThomDespite intense preparation and a maximum effort, your competitive season didn't go as planned. How do you recoup and regroup?
- Hormones -
A Better Birth
By Kara Douglass ThomMedical interventions have their place. But simpler, healthier birthing options abound — and they're becoming more popular. Want to make your pregnancy and labor as safe and empowering as possible? Consider your choices, including the birthing partners, plans, and environments that suit you best.
Tri Around the World
By Kara Douglass ThomThanks to its quirky, catchy, semi-addictive personality, triathlon is conquering the globe.
Are We Having Fun Yet?
By Kara Douglass ThomRoutines – even healthy ones – have a way of becoming, well, routine. Here's how to put the fun back into your fitness experience.
Competing for a Cause
By Kara Douglass ThomLooking for athletic inspiration that serves a higher purpose and delivers a higher level of satisfaction? Welcome to the world of philanthrofitness.
- Fitness Tips -
Where Fitness Fits In
By Kara Douglass ThomIn the context of other life priorities — such as career and family — sometimes our workout plans have to give a little. But how much, and for how long?