I learned later that Anytime Fitness is an international chain; you can use your membership card in any of 5,000 gyms throughout seven continents, 2,300 of them in the United States. There are also ...

Long-distance runners often have a lean and defined physique, which often raises the question of whether this type of training "burns" muscle. While the main goal of long runs is to improve ...

More than a million people of nearly all ages lace up their trainers and hit the pavement in a marathon every year. And while running any distance has numerous health benefits, researchers warn that ...

Exercise is a cornerstone of good health and evidence shows it can even help prevent cancers returning following treatment. But new findings are raising an unexpected question: could very high-volume ...

Long runs are an essential part of any race-training plan, whether you’re prepping for your first 5K or your tenth marathon. The distance you rack up during these sessions may become daunting, but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I’ve been an avid long-distance runner for more than 10 years—and my job and passion have led me to test ...