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NYC Marathon runners create art by 'drawing' while they train

As if running 26.2 miles weren't enough.

Daylight Savings and the NYC Marathon: Will it impact runners' health?

This fall, daylight savings time (DST) officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on Nov. 5 — the same day as another annual ritual, the New York City Marathon.

Crunches are pointless, expert says — how to lose weight the right way

"Spot reduction is a myth — we can’t control where our bodies lose fat," Dr. Nick Fuller said.

Fitness freaks beware — it could take up to 17 hours of exercise to burn off your Halloween candy

It's hard to Reese-ist indulging on candy, especially on Halloween.

I'm 89 and in great shape — this $200 tool is my surprising fitness secret

When Rachel Williams decided to learn how to play ping pong, the 89-year-old could barely hit a ball.

Fitness influencer Sophie Guidolin comes out as a stutterer

Fitness influencer Sophie Guidolin has made a brave confession months after her marriage breakdown.

This is how many minutes of exercise can offset effects of sitting all day — and exactly what to do

While your cubicle job could be a death sentence, a new study has found ways to offset the negative consequences of sitting all day.

Strength training burns fat, builds muscle more than cardio: Stanford study

Cardio may be good for your health in the long run — but it's not the best method to burn fat and build muscle.

Hot yoga could put this common mental illness in 'remission': study

Feeling downward, dog? Hot yoga could fix that.

Forget going for a run — sitting in a hot tub can bring the same health benefits: study

"The healing effects of water stretch back centuries," said Dr. Tom Cullen, assistant professor of research at Coventry University.

Wild airport act stuns travelers: 'Imagine being stuck beside him'

"The airport was also busy at the time so there was quite a lot of people about," the Redditor explained.

Are you a wannabe fitness influencer or a stoner? What gym clothes say about you

"Being in the big city, you're turning your athletic wear into, like, a look because in New York, every time you step out, you want to make a statement."

Go for a run to beat depression — it's just as effective as taking medication: study

Go ahead — run away from your problems.

Best TikTok workout for your zodiac sign — from cozy cardio to hot girl walks

Whether your aim is to lose weight, build strength, feel power, burn rage or live longer, there’s a workout for you — and as with most life choices, astrology is...

NYer beats record after swimming around SI

“I had all my hopes and dreams pinned on this day,” Chris Solarz said.

The Amazon fitness edit: 37 top-rated finds, from equipment to apparel

Up in the gym, working on our fitness (Amazon's our witness).

Experts say these 19 exercise bikes are the best — and they're not wrong

Say goodbye to excuses and hello to results. 

People can't tell this fit grandma, daughter and granddaughter apart

They’ve passed down their "jeans" from generation to generation — but they share more than clothes, stunning strangers who think the trio could be sisters. 

What your workout gear say about you, according to a personal trainer

Apparently, what you wear to the gym holds a lot of weight.