When you're injured, ice is like gold. In fact, it is an essential treatment for most sports injuries. It is one of the key ways to reduce the inflammation that occurs when you have some type of muscle tear, tendonitis, sprain or strain.
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A cool wind whipped around me as I crested the final hill along my running route. "Ah, relief!" I thought, pulling my dripping T-shirt away from my skin. This will cool me off. But instead of making me feel refreshed, the wind chilled me to... Read more
You’ve made the commitment. You’re not going to hibernate this year just because it’s winter. But you’re cold when it’s 75 degrees and sunny! Just the thought of going outdoors right now makes you shiver.
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Depending on where you live, weather conditions can vary greatly throughout the year. If you enjoy exercising outdoors, the different seasons certainly bring their share of joys and sorrows. Who wouldn’t enjoy walking, running, or biking on a w... Read more
Fashion comes and goes, but style is timeless. The best way to always look your stylish best is to learn which silhouettes flatter your body type. When you highlight your assets, you'll feel more confident and your beauty will radiate from within... Read more
Today, I am wearing a size 22 pants, pants that I bought two years ago thinking I would lose to fit them. It took two years, but I fit them!... Read more
Do you burn more calories running in hot weather or running in cold weather, or about the same? I mean of course there is no differentiation on the fitness tracker, I'm just a little curious since its getting to be summer weather and BOY it is a lot... Read more
Will compression socks help me run/walk? My husband and I have started a training program we found in runner's world and when we went to get shoes we considered compression socks but are sure of their benefits and there very constly.... Read more
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Hope everyone is having a good night -- today I woke up with a terrible head cold, real congested in my sinuses, runny nose, low fever. Obviously, I rested and slept. With a cold, should we exercise even if it is less than we normally d... Read more
Thanks to years of fencing and genetics, my hips/thighs are relatively chunky compared to my waist (36-26-39). This leads to it being difficult to find pants and skirts that fit in the hips, thighs, and waistband.
Anybody find a clothing line t... Read more
Summer swimming gives way to fall hiking, and our once too-hot-to-handle weather is whisked away by cool breezes and darker mornings.As the seasons change, so do our workouts—and our wardrobes.Here's some of the cutest, coolest and newest t... Read more
Editor's Note: SparkPeople has partnered with ActivewearUSA.com, and we are part of an affiliate program with the company as well. Bloggers have received clothing free of charge to review. We're back with another review of workout cloth... Read more
