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Update your sport sunscreen
The latest sunblocks and sunscreens contain exciting – and effective – new technology for people who like to sweat outdoors. Agents that block the sun – titanium and zinc oxide – continue to be made from sheerer, more comfortable, materials. And, most exciting, newer chemical ingredients that...
Reduce on all fronts
Dusty dumb bells, ab cruch contraptions, and a pile of broken-down jogging shoes – who doesn’t have relics of workouts past haunting them still? If your home is stuffed with workout equipment and fitness gear you’ve never used or that is past its prime, it’s time to clean house. Today, challenge...
Choose your workout wear
Cold winter mornings have you choosing hibernation over exercise? Lay out your workout clothes the night before a chilly morning workout. Not only will it help you follow through with your plans, it will also save you time. Today, challenge yourself to pick out tomorrow’s outfit.
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Get pedaling
Love biking but winter weather keeping you in? Try an indoor cycling class instead. Indoor cycling is an ideal mode of exercise for people of all fitness levels and is not weight-bearing as long as you stay in the saddle. Today, challenge yourself to spin your wheels at the gym if you can’t hit the...
Don’t sweat it
Do you really have to be drenched in sweat to see cardiovascular results from your workouts? Not necessarily. Rate your winter workouts not in terms of (chilling) sweat, but with a heart-rate monitor. You’ll be surprised how inspiring it is to track your progress and the intensity of your workouts...
Resist it
Resistance bands are a handy, affordable way to bring your workout with you, and can be used to work your whole body. They’re a real boon in wintertime, when bad weather often makes outdoor activities difficult. Today, challenge yourself to pick up a band (or two) in light, medium, or heavy...
Green-up your workout gear
Earth-friendly workout gear abounds -- who knew? From recycled yoga mats to earth-friendly shoes, there are a host of options available. Perhaps most important: Consider how you travel to your workout site (why drive when you can walk or ride your bike?). Today, do a few minutes of Internet research...
Props to you
Crave an impromptu yoga, Pilates or strength workout but have no props? No problem. If all that’s standing between you and an at-home workout is a dumbbell, block or stretchy band, you can improvise safely and get a great workout to boot.
Today, challenge yourself to do an impromptu workout-at...
Upgrade a piece of fitness equipment
Keeping yourself properly outfitted and equipped is important for fitness safety and injury prevention. In the next 24 hours, examine your fitness gear, paying particular attention to your clothing (like running shoes or sports bras) and any equipment you use regularly (for example, the tread on...
Get a good sports bra
Recent research at the University of Portsmouth in the UK suggests that when women jog without proper support, they may be risking great stress on their breasts’ fragile outer skin and connective tissues known as Coopers ligaments. This stress can cause temporary discomfort and permanent stretching...
Walk with a pedometer
Did you know that the President’s Council on Fitness and Sports recommends you walk at least 10,000 steps per day? Although that sounds like a lot of walking, you probably walk more than you know. Getting a pedometer is a great way to figure out how close you are to the mark. This weekend...
Save your knees
Believe it or not, running shoes wear out. How? Well, over time they lose their shock absorption capacity and stability. As a result, experts recommend that you replace running shoes every 350-550 miles, depending on your running style.
Challenge yourself during the next week to replace your...
