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Labor Day Deals on Amazon: A Guide to Seasonal Savings
Looking for Labor Day deals on Amazon? Join the ACTIVE Reviews Team in exploring savings on smartwatches, headphones, shoes, and more.
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Best Bug Spray: Great Insect Repellents for Outdoor Adventure
Whether you’re hiking, camping, or spending time on the water, you need an effective bug repellent. Add one of these tick and insect repellents to ...
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12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run.
By Ali Holman

Fitbit Charge 5 Review: Fitbit Hits a New Peak
Looking for the best personal fitness tracker to help push you toward your goals? Check out the Fitbit Charge 5 and see if it's up to the task.
By Josh Hurst

Fitbit Inspire 2 Review (2023)
Looking for an affordable fitness tracker? In this Fitbit Inspire 2 review, we break down why this tracker offers great bang for your buck.
By Anna Meyer

The Best Sleeping Bags for Any and All Adventures
The best sleeping bag will prove effective in any circumstances and environments. The ACTIVE Reviews Team has sorted the options to help you get st...
By Colin Phelan

The Best Trekking Poles for Your Next Adventure
If you're heading out on the trail, it is important that you have the right equipment. We want to help so check our list of the best trekking poles...
By Cory Kessler

Best Hiking Backpacks: Fit, Style, and Function on the Trail
Make sure you're prepared when you hit the trail with one of these tried and tested hiking backpacks for every style.
By Tucker Ballister

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football
To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for...
By Coach Hutchison

Brooks 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
You certainly can't go wrong with a new pair of Brooks. Here are some of our favorites.
By Stephen Gendreau

The 5 Most Common Offensive Formations in Football
With football season officially upon us, here’s a look at a handful of offensive formations that every parent should be familiar with.
By Kolby Paxton

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists
Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen.
By Marc Lindsay

Asics 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
Check out the 2024 Active Fall Shoe Guide for Asics!
By Stephen Gendreau

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

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Labor Day Deals on Amazon: A Guide to Seasonal Savings Looking for Labor Day deals on Amazon? Join the ACTIVE Reviews Team in exploring savings on smartwatches, headphones, shoes, and more. By Josh Hurst

Best Bug Spray: Great Insect Repellents for Outdoor Adventure Whether you’re hiking, camping, or spending time on the water, you need an effective bug repellent. Add one of these tick and insect repellents to ... By Brandon Fralic

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run. By Ali Holman

Fitbit Charge 5 Review: Fitbit Hits a New Peak Looking for the best personal fitness tracker to help push you toward your goals? Check out the Fitbit Charge 5 and see if it's up to the task. By Josh Hurst

Fitbit Inspire 2 Review (2023) Looking for an affordable fitness tracker? In this Fitbit Inspire 2 review, we break down why this tracker offers great bang for your buck. By Anna Meyer

The Best Sleeping Bags for Any and All Adventures The best sleeping bag will prove effective in any circumstances and environments. The ACTIVE Reviews Team has sorted the options to help you get st... By Colin Phelan

The Best Trekking Poles for Your Next Adventure If you're heading out on the trail, it is important that you have the right equipment. We want to help so check our list of the best trekking poles... By Cory Kessler

Best Hiking Backpacks: Fit, Style, and Function on the Trail Make sure you're prepared when you hit the trail with one of these tried and tested hiking backpacks for every style. By Tucker Ballister

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a... By Stephen Gendreau

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games. By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for... By Coach Hutchison

Brooks 2024 Fall Shoe Guide You certainly can't go wrong with a new pair of Brooks. Here are some of our favorites. By Stephen Gendreau

The 5 Most Common Offensive Formations in Football With football season officially upon us, here’s a look at a handful of offensive formations that every parent should be familiar with. By Kolby Paxton

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen. By Marc Lindsay

Asics 2024 Fall Shoe Guide Check out the 2024 Active Fall Shoe Guide for Asics! By Stephen Gendreau

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity. By Angela Bekkala

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Labor Day Deals on Amazon: A Guide to Seasonal Savings
Looking for Labor Day deals on Amazon? Join the ACTIVE Reviews Team in exploring savings on smartwatches, headphones, shoes, and more.
By Josh Hurst

Best Bug Spray: Great Insect Repellents for Outdoor Adventure
Whether you’re hiking, camping, or spending time on the water, you need an effective bug repellent. Add one of these tick and insect repellents to ...
By Brandon Fralic

12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan
This 12week half marathon training plan will get you to the start line strong and ready to run.
By Ali Holman

Fitbit Charge 5 Review: Fitbit Hits a New Peak
Looking for the best personal fitness tracker to help push you toward your goals? Check out the Fitbit Charge 5 and see if it's up to the task.
By Josh Hurst

Fitbit Inspire 2 Review (2023)
Looking for an affordable fitness tracker? In this Fitbit Inspire 2 review, we break down why this tracker offers great bang for your buck.
By Anna Meyer

The Best Sleeping Bags for Any and All Adventures
The best sleeping bag will prove effective in any circumstances and environments. The ACTIVE Reviews Team has sorted the options to help you get st...
By Colin Phelan

The Best Trekking Poles for Your Next Adventure
If you're heading out on the trail, it is important that you have the right equipment. We want to help so check our list of the best trekking poles...
By Cory Kessler

Best Hiking Backpacks: Fit, Style, and Function on the Trail
Make sure you're prepared when you hit the trail with one of these tried and tested hiking backpacks for every style.
By Tucker Ballister

Understanding Resting Heart Rate: What It Is and Why It Matters
Curious about your resting heart rate and what it says about your health? Dive into this comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know a...
By Stephen Gendreau

11 Fun Basketball Games for Kids Besides H-O-R-S-E
No matter your child's skill level or shooting ability, he or she is sure to have fun playing one of these five basketball games.
By Brian Kendall and Angela Bekkala

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football
To the amateur eye, how different defenses are set up on the football field can be confusing to grasp. Learn seven of the most common defensive for...
By Coach Hutchison

Brooks 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
You certainly can't go wrong with a new pair of Brooks. Here are some of our favorites.
By Stephen Gendreau

The 5 Most Common Offensive Formations in Football
With football season officially upon us, here’s a look at a handful of offensive formations that every parent should be familiar with.
By Kolby Paxton

10 Essential Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists
Whether you want to improve your speed and power or prevent injury, strength training should be a part of your weekly training regimen.
By Marc Lindsay

Asics 2024 Fall Shoe Guide
Check out the 2024 Active Fall Shoe Guide for Asics!
By Stephen Gendreau

10 Dynamic Warm Up Exercises for Youth Athletes
Ditch static stretching for these nine dynamic exercises that warm up the whole body for activity.
By Angela Bekkala

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