Fitness Motivation

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By round of applause, who’s excited about their daily (or intended daily) workout? Crickets? But do you get excited about beach volleyball, pickleball, dancing, hiking …? Hobbies can be fun and physical!

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Health

Morgan Mitchell is almost supernaturally fast—a vegan track and field phenom who’s run the 400m in a blistering 51.25 seconds

Some turn to indulgent treats to manage holiday stress, but our fitness advent calendar will help you beat stress *and* keep you fit and healthy!

Fitness Advent Calendar: Do 25 Days of Workouts | alive

Here's a good reason to sweat it out during cold and flu season: exercise may boost your immunity by increasing your sleep quality and zapping stress.

Sweat It Out: Can Exercise Help You Dodge Colds and Flu? | alive

Deep water running challenges your fitness without overstressing your joints. Do your body a favour by swapping out the concrete and plunging into the pool.

Try Deep Water Running for Cross-Training and Injury Prevention | alive

Running

Amanda Crew made a name for herself as Monica Hall, the nerd whisperer on Silicon Valley. But these days you can find her hanging with the jocks.

Amanda Crew Reveals Why She's Stronger Than Ever | alive

Personal Story

From Orlando Bloom to Kendall Jenner, celebs have brought paddleboarding to the mainstream. Here are four reasons why you should take the plunge too.

Paddleboarding: 4 Reasons Why SUP is Awesome | alive

Paddleboarding

How long does it take to reach the North Pole, South Pole and the highest peaks on each continent? For Colin O’Brady, just 139 days.

Colin O’Brady: What Inspired the Elite Mountain Climber to Smash World Records | alive

Lindsey Vonn (one of the most successful female skiers of all time #nobigdeal) knows that peak fitness is all about doing what you love.

Lindsey Vonn Reveals How to Find Your Fitness You | alive

Athletes

If you’re in need of some fitness motivation, Fitplan is for you: This clever app lets you steal the workouts of athletes like Jen Heward.

Fitplan App Lets You Train With the World's Top Athletes | alive

Apps

The Dogpound could easily pass as Manhattan’s most exclusive nightclub. And its clientele? Everyone from Victoria’s Secret models to Hollywood actors.

Meet The Dogpound: New York's Ruffest, Toughest Gym | alive

For years, Tony Horton has helped people up their fitness game. Now he's sharing his laws for living better in all aspects of your life.

11 Laws for Living Better (From the Elite Trainer Behind P90X) | alive

We all want mental toughness: the edge that lets you power through a tough workout. Here, pro cyclist Alison Tetrick reveals how you can get it.

Mental Toughness: 7 Athlete-Approved Secrets to Staying Strong | alive

Tim Shieff's incredible stunts are fueled by a plant-based diet. Here, he talks about being vegan, crushing fitness goals and staying inspired.

Tim Shieff: Moving on up With the Vegan Prince of Parkour | alive

Parkour

Whether you’re a casual weekend warrior or an avid exercise enthusiast, these tips from top experts will forever change how you see your fitness goals.

Expert Advice to Help You Nail Your Fitness Goals This Year | alive

Want to gain muscle or lose weight this year? You might want to go online. The connection between fitness and social media is surprisingly powerful.

Fitness and Social Media: Use Your Social Network to Get Fit | alive

These fitness buffs in their 40s to 70s are motivated like never before to stay at the top of their exercise game. Here’s how they do it.

These Age-Defying Athletes Prove That 40 Is the New 20 | alive

Let's face it: going to the gym is a little boring. Book one of these fitness classes instead—you’ll be entertained and motivated like never before.

Fitness Classes: 6 Hot New Options You Should Try | alive

Whether you compete professionally or just want to go harder in the gym, learn how to fuel your workout from world-class Olympic athletes.

Strength and balance are such important facets of physical fitness. Reduce your risk of injury later in life with regular exercise now!

The Best Exercises for Strength and Balance | alive

BOSU

Your mornings are probably cray—involving a lot of dry shampoo and outfit changes. But they’ll be so much better if you make time for morning exercise.

7 Reasons to (Finally) Make Time for Morning Exercise

Gymtimidated: Does that describe the fear you feel when you think about walking through the gym doors? Take a deep breath. Fears were meant to be overcome.

Fitness Motivation

Wheels Up

10 Fitness Motivation Tricks That Really Work

Fitness Shouldn’t Be a Four-Letter Word

Born to Run

25 Days of Fitness

Sweat It Out

Pool Runnings

Fit & Fearless

Why SUP Is Awesome

Beating the Odds (Again and Again)

Finding Your Fitness You

Wanna Train with the World’s Top Athletes?

Off-the-Chain Fitness

11 Laws for Living Better

7 Pro Secrets to Mental Toughness

Moving On Up

Fitness Tips For a Stronger New Year

Social Exercise

Age-Defying Athletes

Back to Fitness School

Fuel Your Workout Like the World's Best Athletes

Strong & Balanced

7 Reasons to (Finally) Make Time for Morning Exercise

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