Staying active will help you look and feel better. Here you’ll find the latest news on fitness trends, exercise and sports along with professional advice and tips from Activebeat’s own set of fitness experts.
Every once in a while I like to step out of my comfort zone. However, when I decided to try paddle-boarding for the first time, you could say I literally glided beyond it 🙂 Let me set the scene…it was a humid summer day, the sun was high and beams radiated off the lake’s surface […]
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When I first started lifting weights, I was completely broke. So I used bottles of water as weights. Soon after I progressed to wearing a pair of cheap wrist weights I nabbed from the bargain bin from a Winners department store. Score! Many of us long for the toned biceps, shoulders, and triceps of Michelle Obama […]
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Chances are, there’s a scenic organized run in your state or province, and if there’s not, it’s a great opportunity to turn the competitive run into a little vacation. Here are eight organized runs in the most aesthetically pleasing areas across the U.S. and Canada.
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Foam rolling (or self myofascial release) is becoming an increasingly widespread form of exercise for fitness enthusiasts muscle tightness and boost overall muscle strength. If you’re new to foam rolling, the practice involves using a long foam cylinder to literally roll (or massage) the muscles wherever tension exists in the body. Foam rolling can be hugely effective […]
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Maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit doesn’t require as much effort as you might think. In addition to eating a nutritious diet, the secret involves getting up off the couch and moving. That’s not to say all exercise is created equal. The more intense and longer the duration, the more calories you burn. However, it may come as a pleasant surprise just how easy it is and how little time it takes to burn an extra 100 calories in a day.
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