Why Signing Up for a Cheap Gym Membership Might Not Be a Good Idea

If the New Year has made you want to reverse the effects of those never-ending Christmas cookies STAT, don’t rush off to join a gym just yet. While hefty discounts on annual memberships may make January seem like the perfect time to join, it’s often a waste of money. That’s because as many as 67% of people who sign up for a gym membership...

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This Is What Happened When a Tourist Challenged Disney World’s Gaston to a Push-Up Contest

If you’ve seen Beauty and the Beast, you may remember Belle’s conceited suitor, Gaston. But judging from the character’s latest viral video, it seems like he wasn’t only boasting about one thing: Gaston really does have biceps to spare. The burly guy was recently challenged to a push-up contest by a tourist visiting Walt Disney World in...

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7 Ways to Make Your Treadmill Runs More Effective

Photo: Getty Images I don’t think it’s any secret that I despise the treadmill. If I had the choice between banging out a five-miler on that hamster wheel or slogging through a snowy Central Park, I’d definitely pick the latter. Personal preferences aside, the treadmill can actually be a pretty useful tool—There I said it)—if used correctly. To...

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5 DIY Sports Drinks to Help Keep You Hydrated

Photo: Getty Images When I was in college, I volunteered at the Los Angeles Marathon finish, directing the runners to the various tents. A woman came flying across the finish line, fell into my arms and said, “All I want is a Diet Coke.” Yes, we runners have a variety of habits before, during, and after races to keep us going. But the one...

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Meet the Adorable Dachshund Who Lost 43 Pounds

Shedding extra pounds always seems to top the list of ultimate New Year’s resolutions. That said, we know keeping up motivation to hit the gym and eat healthy for another 360-some days can be hard. Lucky for you, there’s one special dog whose major weight loss may just inspire you to stay fit in 2015—and beyond . RELATED: 12 Ways...

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