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Wearables vs. Chest Straps: Which One is Better
Which one is better for your training, chest straps or wearables? We've tackled the latest research to help you decide.
By Jessica Sanders

Printable Camping Checklists: Gear for Your Outdoor Adventures
Don't get stuck in the wilderness without your favorite gear. Stay organized with these printable and customizable checklists.
By Active.com Editors

Infographic: Your Printable RV Camping Checklist
Hitting the road in an RV? Make sure you have all the essentials for your next with this checklist.
By Active.com Editors

5 Hydration Tips for Active Kids
Do your active kids need 5 cups of water a day or 10? Find out with this helpful guide.
By Jessica Sanders

Take a Hike: 10 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Getting your kids excited about hiking isn't always easy. Try these 10 tips to get your kids pumped about the great outdoors.
By Angela Bekkala

7 Days and 7 Habits to a Healthier Life
Change your life for the better with these seven strategies that will help you lose weight and become a healthier person.
By Jenn Zerling, MS

Camping Gear Checklist
With activities that range from cooking and sleeping to hiking and swimming, there are a lot of odds and ends to bring on a camping trip. Make sure...

7 "Leave No Trace" Principles for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Take care of the environment you love with these seven ecofriendly principles.
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

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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Wearables vs. Chest Straps: Which One is Better Which one is better for your training, chest straps or wearables? We've tackled the latest research to help you decide. By Jessica Sanders

Printable Camping Checklists: Gear for Your Outdoor Adventures Don't get stuck in the wilderness without your favorite gear. Stay organized with these printable and customizable checklists. By Active.com Editors

Infographic: Your Printable RV Camping Checklist Hitting the road in an RV? Make sure you have all the essentials for your next with this checklist. By Active.com Editors

5 Hydration Tips for Active Kids Do your active kids need 5 cups of water a day or 10? Find out with this helpful guide. By Jessica Sanders

Take a Hike: 10 Tips for Hiking with Kids Getting your kids excited about hiking isn't always easy. Try these 10 tips to get your kids pumped about the great outdoors. By Angela Bekkala

7 Days and 7 Habits to a Healthier Life Change your life for the better with these seven strategies that will help you lose weight and become a healthier person. By Jenn Zerling, MS

Camping Gear Checklist With activities that range from cooking and sleeping to hiking and swimming, there are a lot of odds and ends to bring on a camping trip. Make sure...

7 "Leave No Trace" Principles for Outdoor Enthusiasts Take care of the environment you love with these seven ecofriendly principles. 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

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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Wearables vs. Chest Straps: Which One is Better
Which one is better for your training, chest straps or wearables? We've tackled the latest research to help you decide.
By Jessica Sanders

Printable Camping Checklists: Gear for Your Outdoor Adventures
Don't get stuck in the wilderness without your favorite gear. Stay organized with these printable and customizable checklists.
By Active.com Editors

Infographic: Your Printable RV Camping Checklist
Hitting the road in an RV? Make sure you have all the essentials for your next with this checklist.
By Active.com Editors

5 Hydration Tips for Active Kids
Do your active kids need 5 cups of water a day or 10? Find out with this helpful guide.
By Jessica Sanders

Take a Hike: 10 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Getting your kids excited about hiking isn't always easy. Try these 10 tips to get your kids pumped about the great outdoors.
By Angela Bekkala

7 Days and 7 Habits to a Healthier Life
Change your life for the better with these seven strategies that will help you lose weight and become a healthier person.
By Jenn Zerling, MS

Camping Gear Checklist
With activities that range from cooking and sleeping to hiking and swimming, there are a lot of odds and ends to bring on a camping trip. Make sure...

7 "Leave No Trace" Principles for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Take care of the environment you love with these seven ecofriendly principles.
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

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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