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Should You Train With a Heart-Rate Monitor?

It's a smart training tool--as long as you listen to your body

Bike and cycling gear reviews on Bicycling magazine
Hot 2012 Road Bikes and Cycling Gear

Lightweight carbon bikes, GPS powered computers and other cycling gear reviews to will help keep you riding strong all year.

The hardest cycling and running races in the world
The 12 Hardest Races in the World

Some of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world are also home to some of the most sadistic running, cycling and triathlon events ever created

How to Buy the Perfect Bike

To find and buy a bike that's just right for you, sometimes all you have to do is ask at your local bike shop

8 Water Bottles That Make a Splash

These innovative beverage holders help keep you hydrated on the trail, on the road, at home or on the job

woman running in the rain
Workout Gear for Unpredictable Spring Weather

These duds help shield you from whatever Mother Nature has in store--and look great while you’re at it

8 Delicious Destinations for Cyclists

These cities are at the intersection of great eating and riding

The 8 Smartest Apps for Fitness

Join the thousands of people who've logged millions of miles running and riding by turning their iPhones and Droids into a virtual training partner with these 8 apps

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5 Brilliant Bicycling Apps

Get fixes at your fingertips. These apps simplify bike fit and maintenance

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Get Low, Go Fast

The proper body position can help you ride faster, longer, and a lot more predictably

man running on track
A Comeback Plan for Runners

No more excuses! Here’s how to kick-start your running routine—and stick with it all year long

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Give Your Heart a Workout

Unlock the lifesaving power of exercise with this three-pronged fitness breakthrough

woman boxing
Hit Like a Girl

With this do-anywhere boxing routine, you'll look like a knockout in no time flat

Total-body workout for weight loss and fat burn
2012 Total-Body Transformation

It's the perfect time to commit. Let Chris Powell from Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition help you make 2012 your fittest, healthiest year ever

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Om for the Holidays

Use this 20-minute sequence of yoga poses and breathing techniques to beat stress, boost energy, and flush toxins from the body

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15 Minutes to Your Leanest, Hottest Body

Got a crazy-busy schedule? No worries (and no excuses!). These supercharged workouts tone and trim in a flash

Abs for all seasons
Abs for All Seasons

Use these cardio drills to keep your core strong all winter long

woman sqeezing into jeans
New Moves to Slim Your Muffin Top

The key to shrinking love handles: Attack your fat from all angles. Here, 10 toning moves that target your hips, abs, obliques, and lower back

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Big Muscle in 15 Minutes

No time to exercise? Sorry, that excuse is no longer acceptable

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Stretching Exercises That Build Strength

Exercisers that stretch on off days experience greater strength gains than those who don’t. Add these moves to your fitness plan for faster results

Now I Can Bare My Legs at the Beach

Mandy Lopez used to swelter in jeans all summer long. Now that she's dropped 100-plus pounds, she says, "Bring on the shorts and bathing suits!"

Karenga Ross and Lenora Bryant
This Mother-Daughter Pair Got in Shape Together

With Weight Watchers and the support of each other, Lenora Bryant and her daughter, Karenga Ross, dropped more than 100 pounds total

They Lost 321 Pounds Together!

Mother-daughter duo Caryn and Michele Habermann motivated each other to get in shape

Alicia and Shirley Myers
We Inspired Each Other to Drop 134 Pounds

This mother-daughter pair call each other weekly to stick to their diets

Donia Ontiveros
She Lost 35 Pounds by Biking

This busy mother of four cycled her way slim with her kids

Fran Jacquez
She’s Half Her Former Size

Fran Jacquez exceeded her weight loss goal and inspired her mom to drop 25 pounds, too

Krystal Sanders after weight loss
"I Never Thought I Would be 120 Pounds—Ever!"

Krystal Sanders’ wedding pictures prompted the 27-year-old to adopt smaller portion sizes, start exercising, and ultimately shed 65 pounds

Krista Johnson
She Lost 92 Pounds and Opened a Gym

Mom Krista Johnson clobbered nearly 100 pounds with Tae Bo and now inspires others at her own fitness studio

Steven Robalino
He Lost 75 Pounds and Went Raw Vegan

Steven Robalino fought the pounds he packed on after his mother’s death by eliminating processed foods from his diet and beginning to exercise

Bill Garner
“Health and Fitness are Now My Life”

Bill Garner, 45, dropped more than 100 pounds and discovered a passion for cycling in the process

Daily Calorie Calculator
Daily Calorie Calculator
Are you eating too much, too little, or just enough? Find out exactly how many calories you should be consuming for weight loss
Pace Calculator
Pace Calculator
Whether you're wondering how quickly you'll finish your next race or exactly how fast you need to run to beat your PR, this tool has the answers
Walking Calculator
Walking Calculator
Find out how many calories you burned while walking with this easy-to-use calculator. Enter your stats to get started!
BMI Calculator
BMI Calculator
Do you need to lose a few pounds? Find out by calculating your body mass index, a basic indicator of healthy weight
Body Fat Calculator
Body Fat Calculator
Get a gauge of your body's percentage of fat with this simple tool. Just enter your weight and a few measurements to get started
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Bicycling Weight Loss Kick-Start

If you love to ride, but want to see the effects on your waistline, it's time to focus your training. This plan helps you burn more calories after your wheels stop spinning, so you can lose more weight.