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Should You Run Solo or In a Group?

There are perks to running with others—and alone. How to get the best of both worlds

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6 New Tools For the Ultimate Home Gym

You don't need a gym membership to stay fit and lean. With these six pieces of home workout equipment and accompanying workout DVDs, you can get fit right in your own home

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Your Treadmill FAQ's, Answered

Much like the belt of the machine itself, certain treadmill questions seem to roll around again and again. Here are some answers

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7 Treadmill Workouts that Beat Boredom

Whatever your goal, there’s an effective and fun (really!) treadmill workout just for you

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4 Ways Walking Helps Your Running

Slow down and walk to get stronger and go longer on runs

Fast Indoor Warmup For Winter Running

Prevent running injuries and hit the ground running with this fast indoor warmup and stretching routine

The Best Treadmill Accessories

You may never look forward to a treadmill run. But the right gear can make it a whole lot more bearable

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12 Concussion Myths Every Parent Needs to Know

Think you know how to detect and treat a concussion? Wrap your brain around these common misconceptions

Star Power: Patrick Dempsey

The headliner of "Grey’s Anatomy" is a driving force behind a cancer centre and charity ride, and friend to some of cycling’s biggest names. But his quest to build community is just beginning

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This is Your Wake-Up Call

Sleep is a key weapon in any cyclist’s arsenal—but the alarming fact is, most of us don’t get enough. Here’s how to clean up your bedtime habits so you can ride stronger and faster

Fast Indoor Warmup For Winter Running

Prevent running injuries and hit the ground running with this fast indoor warmup and stretching routine

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Medicine-ball Moves That Boost Strength

Try these moves to improve your every ride

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The Best Abs Workout Ever

Hate doing crunches but want a ripped core? Try this four-part abs workout

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The Instant Way to Grow Bigger Muscles

Wake up your muscles and accelerate your gains by changing your grip

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2-in-1 Workout: Iron Yoga

Do yoga with weights to build strength and prevent running injuries

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The Best Core Workout for Cyclists

Boost power in the saddle with this quick and easy abs routine

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Stability Moves for Runners

These exercises will improve your stability for off-road runs

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4 Simple Moves for Even Stronger Legs

Your made-by-cycling quads and calves are a big reason you ride. Here's how to make them look—and perform—even better

Get a Bikini Body That Rocks!

Prime skin-baring season is staring you down. If you aren't in peak shape, don't freak out - these innovative total-body moves will make up for lost time by blasting fat and sculpting lean muscle, fast!

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Core Curriculum

Fire up your metabolism with this do-anywhere workout

Rishi Sharma weight loss success
He Lost 110 Pounds—11 Years Ago

A trip to the hospital inspired a decade of healthy living for Rishi Sharma

Shira Miller
She’s Kept Off 50 Pounds for Two Decades

Shira Miller started her weight loss journey in the '90s and hasn’t looked back

weight loss before and after: Heather Fearneyhough
She Dropped Half Her Weight

Heather Fearneyhough’s children motivated her to shed 120 pounds

Sissy Lusk
She Walked Away 210 Pounds

Sissy Lusk went from 345 pounds to 135 pounds and has kept it off for 11 years

Diana Barta
She Walked Off Weight—and Kept it Off!

Chronic quick-fix dieter Diana Barta committed to a healthy lifestyle and dropped 67 pounds

Michelle Parcher
Smaller Portions Led to a 71-Pound Weight Loss

Michelle Parcher, a mother of three, successfully dropped and kept off the baby weight (and then some) for five years and counting

"I Walked Off 149 Pounds and Lowered My Blood Pressure!"

A health scare prompted Taneisha Marks to make herself a priority. Now she's half her former size

A Trampoline was the Secret to Her Weight Loss

Jodi Adkisson jumped her way fit, dropping more than 113 pounds in a year

How a Bride Transformed Her Body

Sara Barnard lost more than 100 pounds in time to wear the wedding dress of her dreams

She Dropped 111 Pounds for Her Daughter

Lisa Taylor broke her family’s cycle of weight struggles by cleaning up her diet

Daily Calorie Calculator
Daily Calorie Calculator
Are you eating too much, too little, or just enough? Find out exactly how many calories you should be consuming for weight loss
Pace Calculator
Pace Calculator
Whether you're wondering how quickly you'll finish your next race or exactly how fast you need to run to beat your PR, this tool has the answers
Walking Calculator
Walking Calculator
Find out how many calories you burned while walking with this easy-to-use calculator. Enter your stats to get started!
BMI Calculator
BMI Calculator
Do you need to lose a few pounds? Find out by calculating your body mass index, a basic indicator of healthy weight
Body Fat Calculator
Body Fat Calculator
Get a gauge of your body's percentage of fat with this simple tool. Just enter your weight and a few measurements to get started
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Bicycling Weight Loss Kick-Start

If you love to ride, but want to see the effects on your waistline, it's time to focus your training. This plan helps you burn more calories after your wheels stop spinning, so you can lose more weight.

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Half-Marathon Jumpstart

Challenge yourself mentally and physically with a half-marathon. This 2-week training jumpstart will help you build your base before you embark on a 10-week training regimen.

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5-K Jumpstart

If you’re new to running, signing up for a race is the perfect way to kick off your routine and boost motivation. The Runner's World 5-K Training Jumpstart will help get you started—in just 2 weeks!