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Choosing a Plant-Based Protein Powder
By Lauren BedoskyThe best option might be a blend of pea and rice proteins. Here’s why.
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Backpacking 101
By Heidi WachterHeather Balogh Rochfort shares insights from her new book, Backpacking 101, on planning the ultimate backcountry trip — and 10 essential items to pack.
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How to Overcome Weight-Room Fears
By Andrew HeffernanIntimidated by the weight room? Here are four tips for beginners.
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Expert Answers: Is It Possible to Get Leaner and Stronger at the Same Time?
By Lauren BedoskyIt’s possible — but the fitter you are, the harder it might be.
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Expert Answers: How Can Strength Training Make Me a Better Cyclist?
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe benefits of strength training for cycling — plus some beginner moves.
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The Case for Strength
By Andrew HeffernanHere are six ways strength training supports your overall health — beyond building muscle and burning fat.
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4 Exercises to Boost Your Circulation
By Laine BergesonTrying to improve your circulation? Try these four exercises.
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7 Etiquette Tips for Joining Running and Cycling Clubs
By Michael DregniThinking of joining a cycling or running club? Here are seven rules of the road to know.
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Fitness Fix: Refine Your Row
By Lauren BedoskyHere’s a step-by-step guide to improving your bent-over and inverted rows.
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The Benefits of Cross-Training in the Pool
By Heidi KelchnerWhether you run, cycle, or lift weights, here are some good reasons to make swimming part of your cross-training repertoire.
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Expert Answers: Breathing Tips for Swimming
By Lauren BedoskyThe first step to breathing better in the water? Breathing better out of the water.
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Can Fitness Trackers Help Detect Illness?
By Heidi WachterWearable tech might soon be able to predict the onset of everything from the common cold to type 2 diabetes.
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How Statins Hamper Exercise
By Michael DregniAs many as one in five people taking the heart medication experience pain and fatigue, which makes working out more difficult — and less beneficial.
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5 Tips to a Better Squat
By Heidi WachterKeep these cues in mind the next time you perform squats.
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Fitness: The New Vital Sign
By Craig CoxWhy your aerobic-fitness levels may be just as important to your health as your blood pressure.
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Yoga for Athletes: There’s a Pose for That!
By Kelle WalshWant to take your game to the next level? Try these six yoga poses, customized to help with running, strength training, basketball, cycling, tennis, and swimming.
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Lap-Swimming Etiquette
By Heidi KelchnerDon’t let a crowded pool keep you from regular workouts. Here are six rules to know before you dive in.
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Expert Answers: What’s an Easier Way to Track My HRV?
By Lauren BedoskyMeasuring heart rate variability (HRV) used to involve a doctor’s visit. Now you can use smartphone applications to measure, track, and evaluate HRV on your own.
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Expert Answers: How Low Do I Need to Squat to Get the Full Benefits?
By Heidi WachterEvery body is different, so ideal squatting depth may be affected by factors such as your range of motion, strength, and current or past injuries.
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How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
By Kaelyn RileyDon’t let your fear of a flat deflate your cycling plans. This quick tutorial will help you get back on the road again in no time.
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Yoga for Athletes
By Kelle WalshNew approaches are making this ancient practice work for those who exercise, play hard — and want to keep their edge.