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Use Your Tunes to Keep Your Workout on Track

Posted by Derek Markham 10 HOURS AGO | 0

Having your favorite tunes blasting into your brain while on a run is awesome, and may even help you to run faster, but what if you could use your tunes as a workout feedback mechanism to keep your workout ... Read more

Rock Your Workout with Sport Earphones That Won’t Fall Out

Posted by Derek Markham Fri Apr 27, 2012 02:48 PM ET | 0

The move from over-the-head headphones to tiny earbuds that fit inside your ear has done wonders for our workouts and fitness endeavors, because not only are full headphones quite sweaty to wear, they also tend to slip off at ... Read more

Superheroes and Superstrength: How You Can Get as Buff as Those Guys in the Movies

Posted by Derek Markham Tue Apr 24, 2012 04:11 PM ET | 0

It might be hard to get motivated to get off the couch and head to the gym to try to add some muscle (or get ripped) if you don’t have the lead role in an action movie, but if ... Read more

Green Your Yoga Routine

Posted by Alice Truong Wed Apr 18, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

Yoga might seem like a way to connect with nature, but the mat you’re practicing your downward-facing dog on could be made of materials harmful to the environment. The Natural Fitness Eco-smart Yoga Kit is about as green as ... Read more

Spring Gear Guide: 8 Essentials for Runners

Posted Wed Mar 28, 2012 04:10 PM ET | 0

For most runners, the coming of spring signifies the time to get outside and put down some big miles on the roads and trails. Following are this year’s most essential gear for all your running adventures. Read more

What Should We Eat During a Workout? Probably not Much.

Posted by David DeFranza Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:08 PM ET | 0

Walk into any running, cycling, or outdoor store and you will see it: Racks of colorful, shiny wrappers offering instant calories and balanced nutrition for athletes on the move. Often, these items are on display at group runs and ... Read more

6 Tips for Getting Fit Like a Super Bowl Star

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue Jan 31, 2012 04:53 PM ET | 0

So the big game is coming up and the best football players in the world are getting ready to fight for the right to call themselves champions. And while you’ll most likely be watching the Super Bowl from your ... Read more

Radical Bike/Elliptical Machine Mashup Delivers Zero-Impact Road Workout

Posted by Eric Rogell Tue Jan 24, 2012 03:18 PM ET | 0

The ElliptiGO is a mashup of a bike and an elliptical machine that delivers an impact-free alternative to running—and a heart-strengthening cardio workout—without jarring your joints into submission or relegating you to doing your training within... Read more

Turn Everyday Fitness into a Game with Nike+ FuelBand

Posted by Derek Markham Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:16 AM ET | 0

Need some help keeping yourself on target with your fitness goals? Want to be able to track your daily activities and calories without all of the hassle? By turning your fitness into a game, Nike+ FuelBand might just be ... Read more

Get Fit: P90X vs. CrossFit vs. Boot Camps

Posted by Eric Rogell Thu Jan 5, 2012 01:11 PM ET | 0

This article is part of a series about getting fit in the new year. Check out the entire Man up! feature here. So you’ve decided to finally lose the gut, get off the recliner and get in shape. But ... Read more

Get Fit: 9 Gadgets That Will Get (and Keep) You Going

Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 08:05 PM ET | 0

Time to make up for December's bad habits by doing better in 2012. Here are the best tech tools to help you shape up and keep healthy. Who knows? You might actually keep your new year's resolution this time around. Read more

Get Fit: 11 No-Fail Tips for Sticking With Your Fitness Routine

Posted by Eric Rogell Fri Dec 30, 2011 01:50 PM ET | 0

This article is part of a series about getting fit in the new year. Check out the entire Man up! feature here. When the clock strikes midnight this New Year’s Eve, millions of people will drink champagne, kiss a ... Read more

Get Fit: 11 Inspirational Movies That Will Get You Motivated to Work out

Posted by Alexander Davies Thu Dec 29, 2011 08:43 AM ET | 0

This article is one in a series about getting fit in the new year. Check out the entire Man up! series here. If you’re ever feeling lazy, but know that you really should get up and exercise, all you ... Read more

Get Fit: 51 Songs to Pump You Up for Your Workout

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue Dec 27, 2011 05:12 PM ET | 0

This article is one in a series about getting fit in the new year. Check out the entire Man up! series here. When it comes to getting stoked for your workout, listening to sports radio or your favorite comedy ... Read more

New Abdominal Planking Record: 1 Hour, 20 Minutes, 5.01 Seconds

Posted by Alice Truong Mon Dec 5, 2011 02:37 PM ET | 0

Even in his 50s, there’s no holding George Hood back. The Aurora, Ill. resident — who turned 54 today — set a new Guinness World Record for the static abdominal hold, or plank, over the weekend, the Daily Herald ... Read more