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.
Many avid runners have never heard the term supination, which refers to an underpronation foot-positioning issue that often stems from high arches. However, if your feet and ankles tend to role outward when you run, you can quickly develop repetitive pain and foot injuries.
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When winter comes we’re all tempted to hibernate indoors and wait it out, but this is a recipe for winter blues. Even though there’s less sunshine and the temperatures drop, it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy ourselves! Here are some ways to enjoy the season and beat those winter blues.
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If you’re hoping on a bathroom scale every morning to find out how much you weigh, you’re not doing yourself any favors. Unfortunately, the same goes for the BMI (or body mass index), a tool that tells you if you’re underweight, normal, overweight, or obese based on a weight to height ratio. In reality, body […]
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Presently, HIIT and CrossFit are some of the most popular programs offering participants a quick workout that strengthens both cardiovascular and muscular systems. For those considering adding a HIIT of exercise to the schedule, there are a few things to consider before going crazy over CrossFit.
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In order to make sense of the many senseless infomercials touting the latest and quickest weight loss products or tummy tightener tactics, there are a few tips that may help to weed out the snake oil from the sanity.
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