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.
Does the phrase “burning the candle at both ends” ring true for you? If looming deadlines, office politics, the constant stress of technology, and lack of free time have got you practically living at the office, your physical and mental stress may be begging for balance. The good news is that you can create a […]
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Exercising in the heat can lead to heat stroke, strain your heart, and increase your chance of heart complications and failure. Sometimes you might not even know your heart health is at risk. With these 10 heart health tips for exercising in the heat, you’ll learn how to protect yourself while still enjoying your outdoor workouts.
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Aqua fit, or exercise practiced in water, offers the following nine buoyant benefits. So do like Michael Phelps and take the plunge into this form of low impact, aquatic fitness.
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Say the word “fat” and most of us throw our hands up in defeat. You’ve heard the benefits of a low fat diet immediately followed by claims that the average American doesn’t eat enough heart-healthy fats. The facts on fat—navigating what type is good for you and what type of steer clear of, and what type ends up giggling on your thighs—is just downright confounding. This is why we’re clarifying the most misconstrued facts about fat.
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While looking good in your trainers might be high on your priority list, feeling good will save you countless sprained ankles, repetitive stress conditions, and injuries over the long run. Here are eight crucial criteria for your next pair of running shoes.
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