One of the things about exercise that we like to tell ourselves is that sooner or later we’ll get used to it. One day we’ll wake up and the idea of going to the gym will be second nature for us. And maybe one day it will. But if you[…]
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This is a great article on what to do if you just don’t feel like getting out there and going for a run. It’s short enough to hop over and check it out for yourself, but if you just don’t have the time (because you’re about to go jog for[…]
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If you are still trying to keep your new year’s resolution of healthier living going, then we definitely recommend checking out this article. We won’t step on it too much, but we will give you the quick and dirty tips in case you find yourself wavering or you want to[…]
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We love a good shaggy dog story as much as anyone, and this tale of an overweight shelter dog and its owner is especially appealing since it involves an inspirational tale of getting healthy and happy. We don’t want to spoil too much, but you might want to get a[…]
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Above: A panel from one of our favorite comics, Hyperbole and a Half. It often deals with depression. We’ll start this with our usual caveat: depression is a serious, complex issue and it is irresponsible to say that anything is a surefire cure. But a new meta-study of over one[…]
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If there is one thing we think about when the new year is upon is, it’s all of the bad habits we’re going to jettison. We’ll eat better, exercise more, drink less, stop smoking… the list (for some of us) can be quite long. And while we may think that[…]
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Our Cardio High gym is a place to sweat with a bunch of nice, reasonable people who all get along and fulfill none of those usual gym stereotypes. But many of us have been to regular gyms and have seen a lot of different characters. This new video exaggerates the stereotypes[…]
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We are not putting a lot of weight behind this none-too-rigorous study of what music makes people perform better, but fans of a certain Detroit rapper will be happy to see the results. Researchers in the UK played nearly 100 different artists for a swimmer who is going to swim[…]
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The title may seem like we’re promoting our own company, as if we have a secret, but we’re actually talking about an actual cardio high, as in that sense of elation you feel after you get your heart rate up and your mood follows. Despite everyone seeming to have an[…]
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Olga Kotelko passed away last year at the age of 95, having won more than 600 gold medals and setting over 30 world records. And before you assume that Ms. Kotelko had amassed her accolades in her youth or middle age, prepare to be shocked: She didn’t start training until[…]
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