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This April, Amy Hinrichs will embark on her first ever Boston Marathon. Whether you run ‘em, or only dream about it, join Amy on her training adventure as she prepares to join the thousands of intrepid runners in treading those incomparable…

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Meet Amy Hinrichs - part student, part writer, part comedienne - and part marathon runner. This April, Amy will embark on her first ever Boston Marathon. Whether you run ‘em, or only dream about it, join Amy on her training adventure…

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This move is a twisting crunch while lying on a Bosu ball. To begin, position the Bosu ball with the flat side down. Lie on the ball and position yourself so the rounded part of the ball is supporting your…

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This movement requires the use of a Bosu ball, positioned with the flat side up. To begin, stand on top of the Bosu ball with your feet about shoulder width apart. With your hands at the sides of your body, perform…

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This move helps to develop strength and balance in the legs through the use of a balance disk. To begin, stand tall on the balance disk with both feet. Slowly bend your knees and hips into a squat position. Try…

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If you’ve ever traveled abroad, you know one of the best things about exploring new destinations is sampling the exotic foods each unique place has to offer. However, there’s another bonus to taste testing new cultures - the health benefits to…

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If you live south of the Canadian border, there’s no time like the present to grab your passport and head north for a winter weekend in Banff National Park. In the heart of the Rockie Mountains, this tourist mecca is the ideal…

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For this exercise, you will need a set of dumbbells and a stability ball. It aims to target the biceps, but will also work on balance and core strength as well.

To begin, hold one dumbbell in each hand and…

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Her Active Travels invites you to broaden your horizons – within your own borders. From must-see sights to must-eat restaurants, we’re giving you the lowdown on the best and brightest cities for an active, adventurous weekend getaway.

Although Washington…

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Her Active Travels invites you to broaden your horizons – within your own borders. From must-see sights to must-eat restaurants, we’re giving you the lowdown on the best and brightest cities for an active, adventurous weekend getaway.

This…

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The following article was submitted by A.J. Melnikas. A.J. Melnikas currently works in clinical research. In the past, she has worked with non-profit health organizations targeting women’s and adolescent health issues. She will begin MPH studies in the fall. An avid…

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Her Active Travels invites you to broaden your horizons – within your own borders. From must-see sights to must-eat restaurants, we’re giving you the lowdown on the best and brightest cities for an active, adventurous weekend getaway.

This…

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The following post was submitted by Emily Fischer.  Emily is blogging about her quest to finish her first marathon (Chicago), and her determination to raise money for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (her pledge page can…

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The following profile comes via our partner site, Trailfit.com

Name: KRISSY MOEHL aka “Ruler of The Hardrock 100”

Favorite cartoon character: W.E Coyote, poor guy never gives up.

Eat healthy or whatever? Try…

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One adventurous reader spent some time surfing in Westport, Washintgon this weekend and sent in an amazing picture of the Pacific Ocean. Happy Adventures!

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