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Can Running Make You Smarter?
There are many benefits of running, but can exercise do more for the brain than the body? Learn from Dr. John Ratey as he explores the effect of mo...
By Jessica Sebor

Spend Valentine's Day Outdoors
Forget the wine, chocolate and expensive dinner. Take your boo outside for Valentine's Day.
By Christina Scannapiego

Different Types of Snowshoes: Which One Is Right for You?
Runners and fitness junkies, snowboarders and skiers and your average outdoorloving hiker all require different types of snowshoes. If you're in th...
By Christina Scannapiego

DFL: 3 Inspiring Stories From Last Place Finishers
Instead of looking to the elites for inspiration, take a look at these lastplace runners and their stories of neardefeat. They finished what they s...
By Vanessa Rodriguez, R.H.N.

Paleonola Grain-Free Granola Review
If you're watching your carb intake, this delicious grainfree granola makes a great snack.
By Trisha Reeves

5 Digestion Tips for Athletes
Avoid stomach issues that can knock you out of competition. Use these tips to strengthen your digestion and improve your performance.
By Talia Marcheggiani

Tips for Winter Hiking
With a little knowhow and attention to detail, hiking in the winter can be just as fun, and sometimes more beautiful, than hiking in more comfortab...
By Jeff Doran

Fitness Gift Ideas for Stocking Stuffers
Fill your active loved ones' stockings this holiday with these fitness gift ideas.
By Christina Scannapiego

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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Can Running Make You Smarter? There are many benefits of running, but can exercise do more for the brain than the body? Learn from Dr. John Ratey as he explores the effect of mo... By Jessica Sebor

Spend Valentine's Day Outdoors Forget the wine, chocolate and expensive dinner. Take your boo outside for Valentine's Day. By Christina Scannapiego

Different Types of Snowshoes: Which One Is Right for You? Runners and fitness junkies, snowboarders and skiers and your average outdoorloving hiker all require different types of snowshoes. If you're in th... By Christina Scannapiego

DFL: 3 Inspiring Stories From Last Place Finishers Instead of looking to the elites for inspiration, take a look at these lastplace runners and their stories of neardefeat. They finished what they s... By Vanessa Rodriguez, R.H.N.

Paleonola Grain-Free Granola Review If you're watching your carb intake, this delicious grainfree granola makes a great snack. By Trisha Reeves

5 Digestion Tips for Athletes Avoid stomach issues that can knock you out of competition. Use these tips to strengthen your digestion and improve your performance. By Talia Marcheggiani

Tips for Winter Hiking With a little knowhow and attention to detail, hiking in the winter can be just as fun, and sometimes more beautiful, than hiking in more comfortab... By Jeff Doran

Fitness Gift Ideas for Stocking Stuffers Fill your active loved ones' stockings this holiday with these fitness gift ideas. By Christina Scannapiego

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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Can Running Make You Smarter?
There are many benefits of running, but can exercise do more for the brain than the body? Learn from Dr. John Ratey as he explores the effect of mo...
By Jessica Sebor

Spend Valentine's Day Outdoors
Forget the wine, chocolate and expensive dinner. Take your boo outside for Valentine's Day.
By Christina Scannapiego

Different Types of Snowshoes: Which One Is Right for You?
Runners and fitness junkies, snowboarders and skiers and your average outdoorloving hiker all require different types of snowshoes. If you're in th...
By Christina Scannapiego

DFL: 3 Inspiring Stories From Last Place Finishers
Instead of looking to the elites for inspiration, take a look at these lastplace runners and their stories of neardefeat. They finished what they s...
By Vanessa Rodriguez, R.H.N.

Paleonola Grain-Free Granola Review
If you're watching your carb intake, this delicious grainfree granola makes a great snack.
By Trisha Reeves

5 Digestion Tips for Athletes
Avoid stomach issues that can knock you out of competition. Use these tips to strengthen your digestion and improve your performance.
By Talia Marcheggiani

Tips for Winter Hiking
With a little knowhow and attention to detail, hiking in the winter can be just as fun, and sometimes more beautiful, than hiking in more comfortab...
By Jeff Doran

Fitness Gift Ideas for Stocking Stuffers
Fill your active loved ones' stockings this holiday with these fitness gift ideas.
By Christina Scannapiego

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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