True, the founding fathers were probably pros at hot dog and watermelon eating contests, but Independence Day celebrations can be so much more. A big get-together is the perfect way to get outside and organize a group fitness activity. So whether the crowd’s up for hardcore tug-of-war or hiking a […]
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Fit Radio Success Story – Meet Christopher F.
I started using Fit Radio because I was tired of struggling to build the perfect workout mix on my own week in and week out.
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10 Heat-Related Workout Inflictions to Watch Out For
Right now, you’re probably dreaming of hot, steamy summer runs when you can head out the door clad in shorts and a sports bra. The problem: The heat of summer puts added stress on your body. “Don’t expect to run the same ‘fast’ times in 80 to 100-degree temperatures—your rate […]
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Why You Need a Fitness Accountability Partner
What if we told you that you could reach your fitness goals with a higher success rate, faster, and without as many detours? What if we said the solution was simple and only required doing one thing? Wouldn’t you be hanging on my every word?
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6 Fitness Habits That Are Hurting Your Workout
Achieving your fitness goals may not have anything to do with how many reps you’re cranking out or your mileage on the treadmill. Your workout plan and habits outside of the gym are just as important. These bad habits can ruin your workout and affect your health in the long […]
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Exercise Can be Contagious, New Social Network Analysis Finds
Now here’s a contagion that might not be so bad to encounter. A new analysis of the running habits of about 1.1 million people reveals that exercise is indeed contagious — though its communicability depends on who’s spreading it.
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7 Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer
The image of a personal trainer yelling and pushing his clients until near collapse may scare some people away from hiring a trainer, but the benefits of using a personal trainer should be considered carefully. While some in the field provide “tough love” motivation, personal trainers typically work with clients […]
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How to do a Perfect Plank Pose
Plank pose is sort of a magical pose. You do it during a yoga class as well as during a strength training class and fitness trainers often call it “the only exercise you need to train your whole body”.
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How to Stay Fit on Vacation
Running on vacation should feel like a treat, not a chore. Stay fit while still having fun.
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10 Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Ripe for March
March marks the end of winter (hurrah!) and the beginning of spring—even if it doesn’t quite feel it yet. (You know, that whole in like a lion, out like a lamb thing?) But when it comes to our food, it’s an interesting month: You’ll find the tail end of winter […]