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An IRONMAN Wedding
One couple plans to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles down the aisle at IRONMAN Louisville in 2016.
By Ashley Saylor

7 Trails to Hike This Spring
Shake off the snow and winter doldrums with one of these picturesque hikes.
By Susan Grant Legacki

Bear Safety Tips You Need to Know [Video]
While bear attacks remain extremely rare, you're better safe than sorry. Watch this video to prepare yourself for dangers of aggressive bears.
By SABRE

How Many Summer Camps is Too Many?
Signing your kids up for camps every week of summer will certainly keep them occupied, but at what cost?
By Meredith Bland

5 Best Hikes in San Diego [Infographic]
While San Diego is known for its mild temperature and picturesque views of the Pacific, it also offers some of the best trails for adventureseeking...
By Fairmont

How to Plan a Camping Trip: 4 Simple Steps
Step one: assess your personal preferences, step four: pack your gear. Here’s four ways to prepare for your next camping trip.
By Jessica Sanders

Ice vs. Heat Therapy for Soreness and Injuries
Should you use ice or heat therapy if you're injured or sore from a workout? When should you use them? Here's some advice.
By Jake Bernards

How to Make a Healthier S'More
Give your usual campfire dessert a lift with these simple, nutritious changes. Swap fluff for peanut butter and more.
By Jessica Sanders

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

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

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

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

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An IRONMAN Wedding One couple plans to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles down the aisle at IRONMAN Louisville in 2016. By Ashley Saylor

7 Trails to Hike This Spring Shake off the snow and winter doldrums with one of these picturesque hikes. By Susan Grant Legacki

Bear Safety Tips You Need to Know [Video] While bear attacks remain extremely rare, you're better safe than sorry. Watch this video to prepare yourself for dangers of aggressive bears. By SABRE

How Many Summer Camps is Too Many? Signing your kids up for camps every week of summer will certainly keep them occupied, but at what cost? By Meredith Bland

5 Best Hikes in San Diego [Infographic] While San Diego is known for its mild temperature and picturesque views of the Pacific, it also offers some of the best trails for adventureseeking... By Fairmont

How to Plan a Camping Trip: 4 Simple Steps Step one: assess your personal preferences, step four: pack your gear. Here’s four ways to prepare for your next camping trip. By Jessica Sanders

Ice vs. Heat Therapy for Soreness and Injuries Should you use ice or heat therapy if you're injured or sore from a workout? When should you use them? Here's some advice. By Jake Bernards

How to Make a Healthier S'More Give your usual campfire dessert a lift with these simple, nutritious changes. Swap fluff for peanut butter and more. By Jessica Sanders

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

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

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

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

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An IRONMAN Wedding
One couple plans to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles down the aisle at IRONMAN Louisville in 2016.
By Ashley Saylor

7 Trails to Hike This Spring
Shake off the snow and winter doldrums with one of these picturesque hikes.
By Susan Grant Legacki

Bear Safety Tips You Need to Know [Video]
While bear attacks remain extremely rare, you're better safe than sorry. Watch this video to prepare yourself for dangers of aggressive bears.
By SABRE

How Many Summer Camps is Too Many?
Signing your kids up for camps every week of summer will certainly keep them occupied, but at what cost?
By Meredith Bland

5 Best Hikes in San Diego [Infographic]
While San Diego is known for its mild temperature and picturesque views of the Pacific, it also offers some of the best trails for adventureseeking...
By Fairmont

How to Plan a Camping Trip: 4 Simple Steps
Step one: assess your personal preferences, step four: pack your gear. Here’s four ways to prepare for your next camping trip.
By Jessica Sanders

Ice vs. Heat Therapy for Soreness and Injuries
Should you use ice or heat therapy if you're injured or sore from a workout? When should you use them? Here's some advice.
By Jake Bernards

How to Make a Healthier S'More
Give your usual campfire dessert a lift with these simple, nutritious changes. Swap fluff for peanut butter and more.
By Jessica Sanders

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

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

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

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

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