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5 Reasons to Register for a Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many people have already started planning their family traditions and the decadent feast for the year. Before you load up your plate, consider joining in with one of ...

Meet the Equipment and Flooring Provider you Need to Know

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When considering the right gym to frequent or competition to attend, flooring does not typically factor into that decision...until the flooring is subpar and then it becomes very important. When flooring r...

Summer Running: The Long Run

Lianne Martin

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First week back to a full regular summer running training schedule! I crushed 42.03 miles in 5 days of running (I took an extra Sunday off just to be on the safe side this week). Perspective is an amazing thing...

Keeping Zen During Summer Travel Fit Nation

Here’s How To Keep Zen During Summer Travel

Sharon Feiereisen

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Ironically, summer travel can be as stressful as your 9-5 but with our expert tips summer travel can feel like a vacation again. Though no one can can argue with the benefits of being heavily medicated when de...

12 Graphs Explain Rise of Obesity Fit Nation

12 Graphs Explain The Rise Of Obesity In The U.S.

Sarah Cornett

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In the last few decades there has been a dangerous rise of obesity among Americans. Here's how it happened. Since the early 1980s, we've been battling an “obesity epidemic.” Obesity rates have tripled and doct...

Fitness Trackers: Are They Really Worth The Money?

Sharon Feiereisen

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Fitness trackers have become insanely popular but how accurate are these fitness quantifiers and more importantly, are they actually helping us lead healthier lives? Depending on the model, your fitness track...

Check Out The Florida Grid League At The CT Power Fit Expo

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Here at Fit Nation we push to be ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest and greatest in the world of fitness. That's why, when we heard about the sport of GRID, we knew we had to get our readers inv...

The Most Scenic Triathlons of 2016

Ashley Feig

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These scenic triathlons are as easy on the eyes as they are hard on your body. If you’re going to commit yourself to the hours of sweating, planning, and traveling that a triathlon entails, you need to make su...

7 Ways To Beat Sugar Cravings

Sharon Feiereisen

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The average American eats 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day. Ready to wean yourself off the white stuff? Reduce your sugar cravings with these small changes. Most of our current sugar cravings have their roots...

The Alto CC40: Ahead Of The Competition

Matt McCain

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Typically, a wheel that tries to do too much ends up not doing much of anything. The exception is the Alto CC40. What do I want in a wheel? Easy. It needs to be light, stiff, fast, and great in a crosswind. ...