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Marijuana's surprising effects on athletic performance
When Olympic snowboarder Ross Rebagliati tested positive for a small amount of marijuana in his blood at the 1998 Japan games, his first-place finish was temporarily called into question.But THC, the...
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For something cheap and workout-friendly, these are the headphones you should...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.The quest for good headphones is...
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13 exercises to keep your legs strong at any age
From running to weight-lifting, there are a number of ways to put your legs into action.But what if there were one simple workout that could target all those hard-to-reach parts of your legs — and you...
View ArticleThis mirror creates a 3D scan of your body to track your fitness
The newest fitness tracker isn't wearable. Instead, the Naked 3D Fitness Tracker is a full-length mirror that takes a scan of your body to record exact measurements, fat percentages and weight. The...
View ArticleAntigravity aerial yoga is taking fitness to new heights
Antigravity aerial yoga is the latest fitness craze taking over the world, with participants hanging from hammocks and doing traditional yoga poses — in the air. The yoga is practiced at AntiGravity...
View ArticleThis Crossfit competitor is 9 months pregnant — and still lifting more than...
Emily Breeze, 31, is an Olympic lifter and Crossfit competitor who is still shoulder pressing more than 100 lbs and dead lifting over 200 lbs at nine months pregnant. The Charlotte, North Carolina,...
View ArticleThis 7-minute workout is all you need to keep fit
Researchers at the Human Performance Institute in Orlando, FL, found that a high-intensity circuit training (HICT) routine is the most effective way to workout. This program uses a series of 12...
View ArticleA new type of technology uses LED lights to help train basketball players
Pavigym, a fitness company based in Europe, wants to help people improve their basketball game. Their PRAMA technology provides LED light cues on floors and walls, directing players on where they...
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This fitness startup is ready to cash in on the ClassPass price hikes that...
FitReserve is having a field day.The workout-booking company — which, like ClassPass, lets members book boutique fitness classes at discounted prices — sent out an email to its members (h/t Maya...
View ArticleA new workout where people pretend to play the drums is taking LA by storm
POUND is a full-body cardio jam session that is taking Los Angeles by storm. Developed by two female drummers, the workout uses drumsticks specifically designed for exercise to help participants burn...
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'One minute of intense exercise' can actually make a huge difference
Skipping your workout is a horrible idea.And while it's easy to argue that work, family responsibilities, commuting time, and the occasional post-office happy hour make it impossible to find time for a...
View ArticleA woman did AcroYoga with her husband throughout her entire pregnancy
Lizzy Tomber and her husband Josh Young are traveling AcroYoga teachers. They kept up with their AcroYoga practice throughout her entire pregnancy — even doing the acrobatics-yoga combination until...
View ArticleWe tried a trampoline fitness class — and it was much harder than we expected
We tried JumpGYM, a cardio class offered by New York City trampoline fitness studio JumpLife. We had assumed the class would be easy, but to our surprise, it was actually a really intense workout....
View ArticleThis NYC yogi does yoga with her rescue dog
Riva Gdanski is a yoga model and creative director in New York City, who takes her yoga practice really seriously. But while her mini-lab puppy, Winnie, keeps interrupting her incredibly complicated...
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Most 'Biggest Loser' winners regain the weight they lost, and it reveals a...
If you've ever felt the crushing disappointment of getting back on a scale and finding your weight back where you started after several months on a successful diet, then you already know:Losing weight...
View ArticleThis hot new workout is inspired by Miami's flashy dance clubs
305 Fitness is a full-body dance cardio workout named after Miami's area code. Each class combines dance moves, sports drills and high intensity sprints — and features a live DJ spinning some serious...
View ArticleThis Victoria's Secret model has an insane workout routine
As a Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, it is Izabel Goulart's job to stay in top shape.But the 31-year-old Brazilian takes working out to a whole new level.Goulart documents her...
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A man who lost 239 pounds on the 'The Biggest Loser' has already gained 100...
Danny Cahill lost 239 pounds as a participant on NBC's hit reality show "The Biggest Loser," dipping from 430 pounds down to 191 pounds over the course of only seven months.But since winning the eighth...
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A bleak study of 'Biggest Loser' contestants reveals how grueling weight loss...
A recent study that followed a group of winners from the reality TV series "The Biggest Loser" came to some bleak conclusions:Six years after the show ended, 13 out of 14 contestants in the study had...
View ArticleNew Yorkers are obsessed with these Beyoncé dance classes
Banana Skirt Productions, a lifestyle fitness brand in New York City, has hosted pop star-inspired dance classes for a while — covering popular tunes from Rihanna to Justin Bieber. And now, before...
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