Fit City: San Juan, Puerto Rico

From running paths to outdoor adventures, San Juan, Puerto Rico has a lot to offer for the active traveler.

Chicago Trainer Profile: Bea Rodriguez, Candidate for Master of Kettlebell Sport

Chicago trainer Bea Rodriguez fell into a sedentary lifestyle after tragedy. Read how she founded the Chicago Kettlebell Club and changed her life.

7 Things We Learned about Marathon Record-Holder Deena Kastor

Deena Kastor holds the record for fastest marathon run by any American woman. Take these seven tips to your next long run and benefit from her speed.

The Green Flash Blazes Through Chicago

Lionel Sanders doesn’t swim that well — at least, not for an elite long-distance triathlete. He typically comes out of the water about four minutes after the race leaders. But […]

Performing Well When it Counts

Last week, I got off a bus in the town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and set off to run the whole 26.2 miles back to Boston. Though the weather was downright […]

Smart Strategies to Prevent — and Cope With — Fitness Injuries

If you’re like most of my runner (or other active) friends, the first twinge in your hammie or swelling in your knee is more likely to lead you to Dr. […]

Resolve to Create New Healthy Habits This Year

Even if you wouldn’t call yourself a resolution person, you probably have a few goals (fitness-related or otherwise) in 2015. Whether you’re aiming for a faster 5K, a specific weight, […]

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