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If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Ankle weights are best used as part of a strength training workout. The question of whether to wear ankle weights while running remains controversial, but most trainers don’t recommend it. Some exercisers think that running with hand weights or ankle [...]

When it comes to hiking shoes, there is no such thing as one size fits all. Most serious hikers have several types of hiking shoes for different hiking conditions, including trail sandals for summer hiking. Trail sandals can be the ideal choice for summer hiking when the terrain isn’t too challenging. Although trail sandals lack [...]

If you love waterskiing but you want to try something different, or if you are introducing kids to towed water sports, kneeboarding is a good place to start.
Look for kneeboards with a cushioned knee pad and flexible belt strap to keep you comfortable for a full day of water sports activity. When you are in [...]

If you have high arches, you probably know it. Your wet footprint shows only a thin mark along the outer edge of your foot between your heel and your toes. The feet of runners with high arches are likely to roll to the outside, or underpronate, when they run.
The best men’s running shoes and best [...]

Finding the right women’s running tights isn’t always easy. But there are many options, and the best running apparel is what works for you.
When shopping for women’s running tights, keep these tips in mind:

Think temperature. What’s the winter weather like where you live? Some types of women’s running tights are made of a moisture-wicking Lycra [...]

Active parents who want to take their kids along for the run or bike ride have an increasing array of options.
Some features to consider when choosing a child carrier include:

Number of kids. Do you want a single jogging stroller or bike trailer, or one with room for two?

Wheel type. Most running strollers and bike trailers [...]

Some backpacks have more sophisticated suspension systems than others, but the most important thing to know about a suspension system in a backpack is whether it feels comfortable to you.
The basic components of suspension systems in a technical backpack are:

Shoulder harness: The shoulder harness is meant to keep the backpack in place, not to support [...]

If you haven’t tried it yet, kiteboarding is a variation on wakeboarding in which the rider is pulled by a kite, rather than a boat. Kiteskiing is the same principle, but the rider wears water skis instead of using a board.
Whether you have already discovered kiteboarding or if you are new to this water sport, [...]

If you have flat feet with low arches, your feet probably tend to roll to the inside, or overpronate, when you run. How can you determine your foot shape? If your wet footprint on the floor shows almost the entire bottom of your foot, you have flat feet.
The best women’s running shoes and the best [...]

The right running pants make the difference between embracing winter running and confining yourself to the treadmill until spring. Fortunately, there are many options for men’s running apparel. You can find running pants that suit any style and weather condition to help keep you comfortable and motivated year-round.

Running pants. Running pants such as the Asics [...]