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How to Lose Those Stubborn Last 10 Pounds
You've tried cutting portion sizes, calories, desserts and wine. You've even amped it up at the gym, but now you're stuck. Here are some helpful ti...
By Chrissy Wellington,M.S., C.N.S., L.D.N., C.P.T

5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery
Heal faster post26.2, and make a strong comeback to running with these five golden rules of marathon recovery. Coach Jay Johnson reveals what to do.
By Jay Johnson

6 Ways to Copy the Offseason Breaks of Elite Runners
After months of hard training, your body needs a rest. When it comes to recovery, you can learn a lot from elite runners.
By Jay Johnson

5 Core Exercises That Increase Stability and Running Efficiency
Core strength improves running biomechanics, and corrects imbalances. Learn how to perform ZAP Fitness' top five moves.
By Ryan Warrenburg

7 Ultrarunning Myths That Hold You Back
Think you can't run an ultra? Your mind, not your body, might be the thing holding you back. Don't let these seven myths stop you.
By Vanessa Rodriguez

Get Fit for Ski Season: 6-Week Workout Plan Pt. 1
Ski season is almost here! Before you hit the slopes, make sure to condition your body so you ski strong and prevent any muscle soreness or injurie...
By Kathy Smith

Michael Wardian's Ultrarunning Training and Racing Tips
Racing beyond the marathon requires extra focus on gear, nutrition and training, and strong mental fortitude. Elite ultrarunner Michael Wardian pro...
By Sabrina Grotewold

3 Elite Trail Runners on Core and Strength Training
Will your trail running performance suffer if you don't train your core? Discover the core and strengthtraining habits of three top trail runners t...
By Sabrina Grotewold

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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How to Lose Those Stubborn Last 10 Pounds You've tried cutting portion sizes, calories, desserts and wine. You've even amped it up at the gym, but now you're stuck. Here are some helpful ti... By Chrissy Wellington,M.S., C.N.S., L.D.N., C.P.T

5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery Heal faster post26.2, and make a strong comeback to running with these five golden rules of marathon recovery. Coach Jay Johnson reveals what to do. By Jay Johnson

6 Ways to Copy the Offseason Breaks of Elite Runners After months of hard training, your body needs a rest. When it comes to recovery, you can learn a lot from elite runners. By Jay Johnson

5 Core Exercises That Increase Stability and Running Efficiency Core strength improves running biomechanics, and corrects imbalances. Learn how to perform ZAP Fitness' top five moves. By Ryan Warrenburg

7 Ultrarunning Myths That Hold You Back Think you can't run an ultra? Your mind, not your body, might be the thing holding you back. Don't let these seven myths stop you. By Vanessa Rodriguez

Get Fit for Ski Season: 6-Week Workout Plan Pt. 1 Ski season is almost here! Before you hit the slopes, make sure to condition your body so you ski strong and prevent any muscle soreness or injurie... By Kathy Smith

Michael Wardian's Ultrarunning Training and Racing Tips Racing beyond the marathon requires extra focus on gear, nutrition and training, and strong mental fortitude. Elite ultrarunner Michael Wardian pro... By Sabrina Grotewold

3 Elite Trail Runners on Core and Strength Training Will your trail running performance suffer if you don't train your core? Discover the core and strengthtraining habits of three top trail runners t... By Sabrina Grotewold

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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How to Lose Those Stubborn Last 10 Pounds
You've tried cutting portion sizes, calories, desserts and wine. You've even amped it up at the gym, but now you're stuck. Here are some helpful ti...
By Chrissy Wellington,M.S., C.N.S., L.D.N., C.P.T

5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery
Heal faster post26.2, and make a strong comeback to running with these five golden rules of marathon recovery. Coach Jay Johnson reveals what to do.
By Jay Johnson

6 Ways to Copy the Offseason Breaks of Elite Runners
After months of hard training, your body needs a rest. When it comes to recovery, you can learn a lot from elite runners.
By Jay Johnson

5 Core Exercises That Increase Stability and Running Efficiency
Core strength improves running biomechanics, and corrects imbalances. Learn how to perform ZAP Fitness' top five moves.
By Ryan Warrenburg

7 Ultrarunning Myths That Hold You Back
Think you can't run an ultra? Your mind, not your body, might be the thing holding you back. Don't let these seven myths stop you.
By Vanessa Rodriguez

Get Fit for Ski Season: 6-Week Workout Plan Pt. 1
Ski season is almost here! Before you hit the slopes, make sure to condition your body so you ski strong and prevent any muscle soreness or injurie...
By Kathy Smith

Michael Wardian's Ultrarunning Training and Racing Tips
Racing beyond the marathon requires extra focus on gear, nutrition and training, and strong mental fortitude. Elite ultrarunner Michael Wardian pro...
By Sabrina Grotewold

3 Elite Trail Runners on Core and Strength Training
Will your trail running performance suffer if you don't train your core? Discover the core and strengthtraining habits of three top trail runners t...
By Sabrina Grotewold

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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