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The Ultimate Run Warm-Up: 5 & 10-Minute Routines to Activate Your Body

Stop starting your runs on cold muscles. We break down the science of why dynamic movement beats static stretching and give you two ready-to-use routines for your next workout.

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Ice Skating: The “Olympic” Cross-Training for Glutes and Adductors of Steel

Forget the boredom of the gym: true strengthening for your legs happens on the blades. Discover how the lateral movement of skating protects your joints and builds a core of steel while you have fun on the rink
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Marathon Gel Strategy: How Many and When to Refuel Without Bonking

Marathons are run with the legs but finished with sugar. Blowing your gel strategy can cost you the race. Here’s a practical guide on how many to take, when, and how to fuel without hitting the wall.
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Upper Body: The Routine for Shoulders, Back, and Chest (That Improves Posture)

It’s not just about looks: training your shoulders and back means recalibrating your body. Discover how four fundamental exercises can transform your carriage and free you from the daily muscle tension caused by a sedentary lifestyle
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Hitting the “Wall” at Mile 20: What Really Happens to Your Body and How to Avoid It (Scientifically)

Terrified of the infamous "Wall" at mile 20? It's not a mystery—it's physiology. We explain exactly what happens to your body when the fuel runs out and how to manage your pace and nutrition to sail past it.
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Fun Treadmill Runs: 3 Varied Workouts to Beat Indoor Boredom

Running while staring at a wall pleases no one. But the treadmill doesn't have to be boring. We propose 3 training games (music, incline, TV) to make minutes fly and have fun indoors.
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The “30% Rule”: When to Push and When to Pull the Handbrake

Running isn't always an epiphany of joy. Between magical days, disastrous sessions, and plenty of honest normalcy, here’s how the 30% Rule can save you from frustration and teach you the true art of consistency
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Your “Body Battery” Is Drained (But You Feel Fine)? Why Technology Sometimes Gets It Wrong

You woke up full of energy, but your watch says "Body Battery: 5%". What do you do? We explain the limits of recovery algorithms and why, in the end, the best sensor you own is your body.
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Cross-Country Skiing: Why It’s the “Winter Running” and Your Ticket Into the Olympic Spirit

Want to run faster this spring? Start gliding on snow this winter. Cross-country skiing is nature's gym for the heart and lungs, a total body workout that transforms every runner into an Olympic athlete
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Swimming: The Sport Moms Recommended (Who, Turns Out, Were Right About Your Back and Cardio)

The water is the perfect environment to train without gravity. Discover how swimming transforms your breathing, strengthens your core, and gives you a natural lymphatic massage, making you a stronger, healthier, and definitely less beat-up athlete
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How Many Miles a Week Do You Need for a Marathon? To Finish, Enjoy, or Race It

Training for a marathon and wondering if you're running enough? The answer depends on your goal. We analyze three different weekly training volumes: for those who just want to finish, those chasing a time, and those optimizing performance.
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Periodization: How to Plan Your Year to Peak at the Right Time

Training randomly leads to random results. To reach your peak fitness when it truly counts, you must learn the art of periodization. We explain how to divide your year into strategic phases to run fast at the right time.
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Nordic Walking in the City: How to Train Effectively (and Safely)

Walking with poles on asphalt isn't madness; it's efficiency. Discover how to use rubber paws, avoid technical errors, and coexist with pedestrians and cyclists while turning the city into your gym
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