General Fitness

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Why Your Knees Weaken with Age and What to Do About It
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The 6 Best Hiking Sandals to Try in 2023
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8 Exercises to Help Heal Plantar Fasciitis, According to Physical Therapists
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These Girlfriend Collective Bike Shorts Are the Only Pair That Don’t Roll Up During My Cycling Workouts
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This Girlfriend Collective Sports Bra Is the Only One That Stops Bouncing and Lets Me Breathe Deeply
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Exactly How to Stay Hydrated During Your Workouts Based on How Much You Sweat
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Two people playing pickleball on a court in the summer.
The 5 Most Common Pickleball Injuries and How to Prevent Them
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The 7 Best Pickleball Paddles to Elevate Your Game, According to Experts
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The 32 Best Amazon Prime Day Fitness Deals of 2023
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The Trek Emonda ALR 5 Is the Safest, Most Comfortable Bike I've Ever Ridden — and It's a Fraction of the Price of Other Race-Ready Bikes
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The 10 Best Cycling Sunglasses, According to Riders and Coaches
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These Athleta Running Shorts Are the Only Pair I Trust to Prevent Chafing During Long-Distance Runs
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Athlete performing plank at the gym.
6 Tips for LGBTQIA+ Folks to Find a Gym That Feels Safe and Accepting
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The 16 Best Running Books to Inspire and Motivate You
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3 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Workout Shoes
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The 18 Best Fitness Products on Sale This Memorial Day
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The One Hydration Vest I Trust to Keep Me Fueled During Countless Miles of Hiking, Biking and Running
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The 8 Best Water Shoes for Any Outdoor Adventure
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The 8 Best Running Backpacks, According to Athletes
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Not Making Progress in Your Workouts? Here's How to Tell if It's RED-S
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6 Tennis Socks That Won’t Slip Into Your Sneakers, According to a Tennis Expert
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12 Must-Have Pieces of Cycling Gear for Beginners, According to a Coach
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Sleeping With a Stiff Back? Do These 5 Stretches Before Bed
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The 8 Best Cycling Shoes for Every Type of Bike and Pedal
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The 12 Best Pieces of Fitness Gear From Walmart
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The 5 Best Adaptive Shoes for Comfortable Workouts
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Lululemon's Blissfeel 2.0 Running Shoes Keep My Ankles Feeling Supported With Every Step
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The 11 Best Workout Clothes Under $50
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Three key items for running and diabetes: glucose gel, a post-run smoothie and a hydration vest
I'm a Runner With Diabetes and Here Are 5 Things I Take With Me on Every Run
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I Set a Marathon PR in This Cooling Lululemon Workout Set
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Why You Get Slower With Age and What to Do About It
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The 9 Best Pull-Up Bars for Your Home Gym, According to Trainers
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The 5 Best Lifting Chalks for Every Gym Session
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This Toe Stretcher Is the Only Recovery Tool I Need to Soothe My Achy Feet
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Sore After a Workout? Here Are the Best Ways to Speed Up Muscle Recovery
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Does Stretching Prevent Injuries? Here's Everything You Need to Know
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The Best Cold-Weather Running Gear and Workout Clothes of 2023
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The Adidas Helionic Down Jacket Is Perfect for Cold-Weather Walks and Hikes
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The 13 Best Joggers of 2023 for Every Body and Workout, According to Trainers
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The One Hair Tie I Trust to Actually Keep My Hair in Place During a Workout
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The 12 Best Pieces of Fitness Gear to Shop From REI’s 70% Off Sale
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The 22 Best Health and Fitness Black Friday Deals on Amazon
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The 9 Best Gifts for Yoga Lovers, According to Yoga Lovers
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The 8 Best Headbands for Your Cold-Weather Workouts
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These 12 Pieces of Activewear on Amazon Are Just as Good as Lululemon
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This $15 Version of the $118 Lululemon Define Jacket Is the Best Purchase I've Made All Season
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These 8 Safety Gadgets Can Provide Peace of Mind on Your Next Run
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The One Pair of Cycling Shorts I Swear By for the Most Comfortable Long Rides
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This Fanny Pack Goes From Workouts to Errands — and It Fits a Ton
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How the Whoop Wearable Changed the Way Two Fitness Editors Approach Their Workouts
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The 8 Best Pieces of Amazon Basics Workout Equipment
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Lululemon Blissfeel running shoes.
I Didn’t Expect Lululemon’s First-Ever Running Shoe to Become My New Favorite Pair
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The 5 Best Pickleball Shoes, According to a Coach
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I Work Out 5 Times a Week, and These $3 Socks Are the Only Ones I Wear
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Black and white Adidas Ultraboost 22 running shoe on purple background.
This Is the One Pair of Shoes I Trust for Comfortable Runs at Any Level
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How to Find the Best Personal Trainer for You
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11 Exercises to Fast-Track Your Healing After a Hip Replacement
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How to Play Pickleball, According to Athletes and Instructors
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The 8 Best Pairs of Moisture-Wicking Underwear, According to Experts
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The Hoka Mach 5 Is So Comfortable and Responsive, I Turn to Them for All My Runs
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The 12 Best Running Shorts, According to Coaches
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Closing the Exercise Gap: How We Start to Address Disparities in Physical Activity
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Start Black Friday Early With Backcountry's Holiday Sales
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Liquid IV's Energy Multiplier Keeps Me Focused and Hydrated All Workout Long
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The One Pair of Sport Sunglasses I Trust to Stay Put and Glare-Free During Every Run
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The 8 Best Lululemon Leggings for Every Workout, According to Trainers
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Goodr Makes the Best Budget-Friendly Sport Shades I've Ever Tried
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This $35 Workout Pant Is as Good as the $118 Lululemon Version
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I'm a Running Coach, and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 Is the Perfect All-Around Running Sneaker
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The Best Tennis Clothes for Women, According to Experts
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Tackle Any Activity in This Functional, Size-Inclusive Workout Set
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The 7 Best Sports Bras for Running, According to Running Coaches
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