Do you diligently protect your skin at the pool or beach, but opt not to wear sunscreen during outdoor workouts? If so, you’re not alone. After all, sunscreen can feel sticky, oily and goopy on your skin — and, worse,...
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7 Active Senior Citizens Who Are Crushing Their Sports
Today many older adults are like Energizer bunnies — they keep going and going, running marathons in their 80s, teaching yoga in their 90s, competing in the National Senior Games and more. Research shows it’s totally fine — dare we...
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Post-Run Yoga Stretches | 5-Pose Yoga Fix
With each step, runners pound their bodies — and the impact on the joints and back can be 3–4 times your weight. So it’s no surprise runners often struggle with ankle, knee and back pain. The repetitive motion and sport-specific...
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6 Reasons to Spend More Time Outside
Getting outside this time of year is a no-brainer. There’s something about the warmth of sun on your skin and the cooling of wind in your hair that instantly makes you feel better. Food cooked or eaten outside feels nostalgic...
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Is It Bad If I Don’t Feel Sore After a Workout?
It’s the morning after a tough workout and, as you step out of bed — %#*&! Everything hurts … So. Freaking. Good. For a lot of exercisers, it’s hard to feel like you really got in a good workout if...
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How to Wash Your Workout Gear
Remember the iconic scenes from the “Rocky” movies when Sylvester Stallone runs up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, pumping his fists in triumph as he reaches the top? Now, do you remember what he was wearing? Allow...
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14 Reasons Why Chicago Is Our Fit Destination for Summer
Why do Chicagoans put up with Chicago winters? Chicago summers. They are glorious. And whether you call the Windy City home or you’re just visiting, it is, in our opinion, the best town for an active, adventurous summer. From free...
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7 Ways to Survive Workouts on Brutally Hot Days
Ah, summer. The moment you step outside, it feels like you’ve walked into an oven — it’s a lot easier to stay indoors or choose the comfort of an air-conditioned gym. But what happens if you have to train outdoors?...
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Everything You Want to Know About Sweat and Sweating
If you work out, you break a sweat because when you exercise, you’re increasing your body’s core temperature. Sweating is the body’s way of cooling itself down, so while it may not always be pretty, it’s completely normal — and...
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Breaking Up with a Workout Buddy
Working out with a friend has plenty of benefits, from keeping you more motivated and accountable to inspiring you to try new classes or routines. Science backs up the claim, too. A recent study found that getting a new exercise...