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The Secrets to Living a Longer and Better Life
Old age demands to be taken very seriously–and it usually gets its way. It’s hard to be cavalier about a time of life...
How to Build Self Discipline To Exercise
Even when you're not in the mood If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get in shape, now comes the hard part:...
Cop Sets World Record For Planking
When you're doing a plank, 60 seconds can feel like an eternity. Now, imagine doing a plank for eight hours. This was exactly the life of Mao...
Level Up Your Plank Workout: 11 New Planks That Build Core Strength
The Gauntlet Plank Workout includes 11 planks that strengthen the core muscles. With many variations, this workout builds runner-specific stability....
7 Strategies to Slim Down Before a Race – MapMyRun Blog
Getting to your ideal “race weight” can be tricky. You want to lose weight to get faster, run (or ride) more efficiently and — let’s be honest —...
Do Treadmill Miles Wear Shoes Out at the Same Rate as Road Miles?
Ready or not, winter is just around the corner, which means many of the miles you log in the next few months will likely happen indoors. So, do you...
What Happens To Your Body When You Skip Your Workouts?
Whether it’s due to family events, holidays, winter weather, emotional blahs, kids’ busy schedule, working late etc, the list for skipping workouts...
When Should You Replace Your Running or Walking Shoes?
Sure, your running or walking shoes feel super comfy. There may be plenty of tread left on the bottoms. And those day-glo green features may still...
Which Helps You Lose Weight Faster: Body-Weight or Weighted Exercise?
It’s face-off time: body-weight versus weighted exercises. Which one will help you lose weight faster? Without a doubt, anyone who’s beginning their...
The 10 Rules of Successful Exercise
We’re big believers in supporting everyone’s different needs for different types of exercise. Maybe you’re a marathon runner. That’s awesome! Maybe...
Is Morning Really the Best Time to Work Out?
While some people are up at the crack of dawn to lace up their running shoes, others can’t fathom a workout before noon. Finding the perfect time to...