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Yes, squats are an awesome exercise. But they don’t need a slot in every lower-body routine. In
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Stroll through any gym, and chances are you’ll see someone doing a bench press. There’s good r
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Can Hoka's Latest Super Shoe Really Help You Snag a New PR?
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Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt. Fortunately
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Here’s What Fitness Editors Really Keep in Their Gym Bags
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Here's What a Marathon Runner Thinks of Lululemon’s New Go Further Line
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By now, you’ve probably heard that marathons are the new quarter life crisis. And while running
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8 Workout Pains You Should Never Ignore
For the most part, the feelings you get after a workout are good ones—greater mobility, less bac
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These Lululemon Look-Alikes Are Amazon’s Best-Kept Secret
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What’s So, Um, Great About the World’s Greatest Stretch?
The name is a bit braggadocious, we know. But the world’s greatest stretch is legit. This dynami
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The Best Pairs of Compression Leggings for an Instant Confidence Boost
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What Kind of Workout Should You Try?
With so many sweaty options out there, here’s a quiz to help you choose the best one for you. Ja
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