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Meet four women whose love of outdoor activities inspire their environmental action. Photo / Sprout Daily Australian professional surfer Tully White’s visit to California for the Malibu stop of the…

Long gone are the days when a personal training session required you to go to an actual gym to meet with an actual personal trainer. Today, there are myriad platforms,…

These days, “foam rolling” and “recovery” have practically become synonymous—even though you can use your foam roller for an actual workout, too. But what you may not know is that everyone’s favorite…

Several weeks ago, I attended a self-defense class. Our instructor stood in the middle of the room to demonstrate poses for cautious contact. We were shown how to position our…

What’s the worst part of having tight hips? Is it walking like the Tin Man? The nighttime achiness? The extra effort required to fully transition from a seated to a…

No pain, no gain. Start counting when it hurts. Run till you see stars. Over the years, you’ve probably heard a few exercise mantras that are more than a little……

When it comes to aging well, exercise is frequently touted for its breadth of advantages, including maintaining healthy heart function, keeping your metabolism on track, and boosting flexibility and strength…

If the phrase “Alright mamas, go ahead and grab those 1-pound weights” strikes fear into your heart, you might have attended a Pilates class or two. A recent Saturday Night…

Camille Herron is one of the best ultramarathoners in the world. A multi-world record holder, the trained scientist and mother of two was the first person to win both the…

Glancing through resort advertisements, you can’t help but notice the overwhelming presence of ocean and coastline beckoning you to leave all your stressors behind. It’s no accident that blue spaces—which…

On-ear, open-ear, noise-canceling, earbuds—with so many types of headphones out there, searching for the perfect pair can be a bit daunting. But there’s one type of headphones you may not…

Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky is part of a generation that has changed women’s sports forever. Without hyperbole, she’s the greatest of all time—and as she trains for the Paris Games…

When I think of boxing, I sometimes imagine a cartoonish figure pummeling a punching bag so fast that both the boxer’s hands and the bag become mere blurs. Yet, having…

There’s a reason the idiom “pain in the neck” is used to describe something super annoying: neck pain is indeed super annoying. You might not typically notice your neck throughout…

Finding a workout regimen that resonates and compels you to stay committed can be as difficult as the workout itself. In today’s wide fitness landscape, the endless options from strength…

If you have a goal to tone and sculpt your legs, squats and lunges may come top of mind for your gym routine. However, it can be tricky to know…

Fitness is important for skinny men for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, being physically fit can help reduce the risk of developing health problems later on in life….

If you’re the type of person who wakes up, puts on their sneakers, and heads to a HIIT workout class, keep doing your thing. But if you prefer to go…

When you talk to Erica Coviello, it’s hard not to get excited about running. The RRCA-certified running coach and personal trainer will tell you that running will help your aerobic…

If you’re like me, these hot temps have you dreaming of lake days and beach vacations. After all, is there anything better than getting out in the sun, drinking an…

Fitness enthusiasts, listen up: In addition to the slew of mattress sales and wellness deals, Hydrow—the fan-favorite rowing machine—is throwing an impressive sale you won’t want to miss. Through December…

Working out from home comes with a whole lot of stuff. And, when you’re tight on space, this often means looking for ways to organize and minimize your equipment. Enter…