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Are You Fit Enough to Run? Take Our Test
Are you in good enough shape to run? This test will tell you. Read more
Ab Blasters That Will Help You Get a Flat Belly
Use our guide to find the ab blaster that’s right for you. Read more
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Gear Guide: Salvation for Soggy Shoes
With all the rain here lately, I’ve found myself living in a very damp climate—the kind of damp in which my bath towel never fully dries, a leather bag stowed in the closet sprouts mold in a matter of days, and my sneakers live in, well, a perpetual state
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Gear Guide: Boom Board Body Shaping System
The idea behind the Boom Board Body Shaping System is intriguing: You use your own resistance to build strength. In other words, no need to scatter a bunch of dumbbells around the den. For that fact alone, it’s definitely worth a look.
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The New York City Marathon in Photos
Get inspired with some of the most memorable photos from marathons past.
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Running to Lose Weight and Gain Friends
One mom decided to run a 12k and ended up losing baby weight and gaining a trusty group of running friends.
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How to Shrink Your Waist And Fit Into Those Jeans
Try these four fabulous moves to shrink your lower half and fit into your jeans in just six weeks.
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Gear Guide: Sierra Designs Lightning XT 3 Ultralight Tent
I love sleeping out under the stars. Although I’ve fallen out of practice during my adult life (something I’m hoping to soon remedy), I spent many girlhood summer night in tents at various sleep-away camps. Thus, testing the new Sierra Designs Lightning XT 3-person, 3-season tent was a delightful prospect.
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Your A-to-Z Guide to a Flat Belly
Want fab abs? Check out these 26 insider tricks that work in just days.
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Gear Guide: A Yoga DVD for Daily Energy
I owe Shiva Rea a debt of thanks. A few years ago, when I got too pregnant to continue with my usual yoga class, I turned to her excellent Prenatal Yoga DVD to keep me limber…and I truly believe she deserves some credit for the relatively short, easy labor that brought my daughter into the world. Her newest DVD is Shiva Rea: Daily Energy—Vinyasa Flow Yoga; given our history, I felt compelled to give it a try.
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Beer, Bikinis, and Beethoven: Not Your Average Road Races
We found 27 races that are more party than workout, with runs that involve beer, bikinis, and even Beethoven!
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