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Fitness-Focused Stocking Stuffers for 2021
Because gaining a competitive edge shouldn't cost an arm and a leg.
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The Best Weighted Vests of 2023: Kick Your Workouts Up a Notch
The best weighted vests can kick your workouts up a notch. We compiled a list of the 6 best options available now.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The 2021 Fall Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE’s team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
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7 Creative Ways to Work out as a Couple
A little bit of accountability and love goes a long way.
By Michael Nystrom

Best Fitness Trackers 2023 for Any Activity Level and Style
The best fitness trackers measure activity levels, heart rate, sleep quality and more. Find out which one is right for you with this guide.
By Emma Whitman

Family-Friendly Ideas to Take Advantage of Longer Summer Days
Because more sunlight means more time for fun activities!
By Natalie Hay

Why Training Shoes are Different Than Running Shoes
Because you shouldn't clean and jerk in shoes designed for a marathon.
By Michael Nystrom

The Best Holiday Gifts for Kids Under 10
Dinos, guitars and space oh my!
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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

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

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

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

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

The Best Jogging Strollers to Get Your Baby and You Moving
Having a new baby can make it difficult to fit exercise into your routine. However, the best jogging strollers can help your workouts keep running ...
By Sosha Lewis

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

10 Fall Sports Options for Kids
Whether your child prefers to play the same sport year after year or is more interested in trying something new this fall, the following sports are...
By Kim Dinan

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Fitness-Focused Stocking Stuffers for 2021 Because gaining a competitive edge shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. By ACTIVE.com

The Best Weighted Vests of 2023: Kick Your Workouts Up a Notch The best weighted vests can kick your workouts up a notch. We compiled a list of the 6 best options available now. By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The 2021 Fall Running Shoe Guide ACTVE’s team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair. By ACTIVE.com

7 Creative Ways to Work out as a Couple A little bit of accountability and love goes a long way. By Michael Nystrom

Best Fitness Trackers 2023 for Any Activity Level and Style The best fitness trackers measure activity levels, heart rate, sleep quality and more. Find out which one is right for you with this guide. By Emma Whitman

Family-Friendly Ideas to Take Advantage of Longer Summer Days Because more sunlight means more time for fun activities! By Natalie Hay

Why Training Shoes are Different Than Running Shoes Because you shouldn't clean and jerk in shoes designed for a marathon. By Michael Nystrom

The Best Holiday Gifts for Kids Under 10 Dinos, guitars and space oh my! By ACTIVE.com

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

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

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

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

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens. By Jennifer Fox

The Best Jogging Strollers to Get Your Baby and You Moving Having a new baby can make it difficult to fit exercise into your routine. However, the best jogging strollers can help your workouts keep running ... By Sosha Lewis

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

10 Fall Sports Options for Kids Whether your child prefers to play the same sport year after year or is more interested in trying something new this fall, the following sports are... By Kim Dinan

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Fitness-Focused Stocking Stuffers for 2021
Because gaining a competitive edge shouldn't cost an arm and a leg.
By ACTIVE.com

The Best Weighted Vests of 2023: Kick Your Workouts Up a Notch
The best weighted vests can kick your workouts up a notch. We compiled a list of the 6 best options available now.
By ACTIVE Reviews Team

The 2021 Fall Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE’s team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
By ACTIVE.com

7 Creative Ways to Work out as a Couple
A little bit of accountability and love goes a long way.
By Michael Nystrom

Best Fitness Trackers 2023 for Any Activity Level and Style
The best fitness trackers measure activity levels, heart rate, sleep quality and more. Find out which one is right for you with this guide.
By Emma Whitman

Family-Friendly Ideas to Take Advantage of Longer Summer Days
Because more sunlight means more time for fun activities!
By Natalie Hay

Why Training Shoes are Different Than Running Shoes
Because you shouldn't clean and jerk in shoes designed for a marathon.
By Michael Nystrom

The Best Holiday Gifts for Kids Under 10
Dinos, guitars and space oh my!
By ACTIVE.com

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

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

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

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

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

The Best Jogging Strollers to Get Your Baby and You Moving
Having a new baby can make it difficult to fit exercise into your routine. However, the best jogging strollers can help your workouts keep running ...
By Sosha Lewis

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

10 Fall Sports Options for Kids
Whether your child prefers to play the same sport year after year or is more interested in trying something new this fall, the following sports are...
By Kim Dinan

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