Fitness

A Non-Runner's Guide to Runners - Remy's World - Mark Remy

A Non-Runner’s Guide to Runners

Not sure how to interact with these strange aerobic creatures? Our FAQ will help. by Mark Remy, writer, runner and creator of Remy’s World Summer is in full swing, which means that runners are, too. Perhaps you have glimpsed them out and about, loping along paths and trails. Maybe you’ve even seen them in suburban […]

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6 Things I Learned from My First 5K

6 Things I Learned from My First 5K

by guest blogger Maria Luci, social media and content editor at Rodale The alarm went off at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday. As it buzzed, I lay there and thought to myself, What the heck am I doing? Why am I getting up before the crack of dawn to run? Somehow, I willed myself out from […]

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Maria’s Five Favorites: Outdoor Running

Maria’s Five Favorites: Outdoor Running

Yes, it’s cold out there! Actually, it’s really cold—but that’s no excuse not to go running! I still gear up and go out, even if it’s in the single digits outside, and even if there’s a ton of snow on the ground. Luckily, you can gear up too, thanks to Rodale’s. They have everything you […]

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New Year, New You

New Year, New You

by the Rodale’s Discover team Good workout clothes need to be practical and comfortable. But great workout clothes should be healthy to wear—and look fantastic, too. Start the New Year right with these fitness basics—all available at Rodale’s. Our favorite picks combine high-performance fabrics, flattering fits, and ingenious details. At the gym or on the […]

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12 Pilates Moves That Will Redefine  Fitness for You this Year!

12 Pilates Moves That Will Redefine
Fitness for You this Year!

by guest blogger Brooke Siler, celebrity Pilates instructor, owner of re:AB Pilates Studio and author of the recently launched The Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates What does being fit look and feel like to your innermost informant? Is it limited to shape, tone, and size, or is it based on quality of movement? Is it […]

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Color Me Rad. Really.

Color Me Rad. Really.

‘d heard about color runs…how trendy and fun they were. But I’m so busy with work and kids’ stuff that I totally missed that one was coming to my town until two days beforehand, when David Willey, editor-in-chief of Runner’s World magazine asked me if I wanted three “tickets” to the already sold-out event.

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Strong Mind, Stronger Body

Strong Mind, Stronger Body

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD. Researchers have estimated that more than 80 percent of resolutions eventually fail in the short term. January’s joyful hope seems to transform into a February failure. But, it’s March! Spring is in the air, and you can easily restart your fitness fire, or keep it going stronger if you’re already on track. Here’s the secret.

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5 Steps for Mental, Spiritual, and Physical Rejuvenation

5 Steps for Mental, Spiritual, and Physical Rejuvenation

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD. Turn on the TV, radio, iPad/pod/phone or computer and there they are: countless weight-loss ads pushing pills and potions, promising muffin-top weight loss and a perfect life of bliss once you magically melt your love handles. Instead of falling for the usual January hype, how about breaking out of the script, ditching the propaganda, and planning on a year of genuine, sustainable-for-life transformation? Here are some basics to get you started.

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