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How To Get the Most From Cycling in Your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s

There’s that great little phrase everyone tosses out without fail on a birthday that goes “you’re only as old as you feel.” While cliche, it’s a nice saying – as long as you feel good. In order to feel good and therefore young, health, fitness, and a concerted effort to fulfill your body’s needs at more »

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10 Workouts for Your Morning Commute

Whether you have kids you’re racing to get to school every day, are trying to blend your morning green goddess power smoothie while painting your nails and feeding your dog at the same time, or are doing a much needed morning shower power hour, the mornings are a bit hectic for most of us to more »

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National Women’s Health Week Recap – Tips for a Stress Free Summer!

This past May 11th – 17th marked National Women’s Health Week and we were a proud partner of this initiative. National Women’s Heath Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health to empower women to make their health a priority. Sometimes it’s hard in those busy schedules to more »

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MapMyFitness On the Road: Bay To Breakers

The MapMyRun Tour from MapMyFitness on Vimeo. MapMyFitness has 24 million members all over the world and thousands that send us emails, Facebook messages, and tweets every day. We decided it would be fun to meet some of them face to face and see how they use their MapMyRun app to stay motivated and stay more »

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MapMyRide Father’s Day Giveaway

We all like the idea of owning something unique. When MapMyRide power user and artist Thomas Yang offered one of his limited edition pieces (he only makes 100 copies of each), we jumped at the opportunity to share his art with our community. 100copies is the brainchild of Singapore Creative Director Thomas Yang. An avid more »

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MapMyFitness Syncs with Walgreens Balance Rewards

Ever notice how the closest convenience store goes unobserved until you are in dire need of socks, allergy medicine, band aids, toilet paper, gummy vitamins – you name it? Then, as if it knew you needed it, Walgreens appears enveloped in soft glowing light and trumpets sounding marking the momentous save that just occurred. The MapMyFitness more »

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Be Smart – Run Far: The Science Behind Running a Marathon

Wheeoo wheeooo nerd alert ahead! The awesome PBS show, It’s OK to be Smart, did an episode on the science behind what the human body requires to run a marathon. Find out how the marathon got its name, why YOU are better than a cheetah, and how you can give those muscles enough energy to more »

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Sync Up With the Withings Pulse

Are you curious about your daily activity? How about your weight fluctuation? With the Withings Pulse and Smart Body Analyzer Scale – staying in tune with your body’s activity is getting a lot easier. The Withings Pulse is a “wear it your way” activity tracker to monitor your daily movement and sleep, read vital signs more »

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The Build Your Best Self Challenge

Fitness is so much more than hitting the gym or buying new running shoes. To build your best self, attention to a healthy diet, exercise, and the proper amount of sleep and recovery time between each workout is absolutely crucial.   Whether you’re new to running, lifting weights regularly, or even training for a triathlon, more »

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Welcome to the Refresh: Android 3.0

We’re excited to announce a long-overdue update to our Android apps: Version 3.0, available for download now in the Google Playstore. This update include more than just a face-lift. It has a whole new look and feel, including new functionality, especially for our growing MVP community. We’ll cut to the chase. So what’s new? Complete more »

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Men's Journal

50 Years Ago, This Thriller With One of Cinema’s Most Terrifying Villains Nearly Passed on a Future Two-Time Oscar Winner as Its Lead
Dustin Hoffman nearly missed the lead in a 1976 thriller that pitted him against one of cinema’s most terrifying villains.


1980 Talking Heads Classic, Ranked Among the Greatest Albums of All Time
Talking Heads arrived without finished songs. Their studio experiment became an all-time album.


Update on Drew McIntyre’s WWE Return After His Movies With Russell Crowe
New backstage reporting reveals where WWE could be looking to place McIntyre when he makes his long-awaited return.


Elton John Announces New Version of 'Rock of the Westies' 50 Years Later
Be sure to add this to your collection.


1948 Humphrey Bogart Film, Once Considered for Ronald Reagan, Ranked a Top 5 Western Film
The future President almost starred in one of the greatest Westerns ever made, with a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes.


David Beckham adidas Predator 25th Anniversary: Where to Buy
A Trefoil-stamped signature Predator and a remade Predator Precision land on the 25th anniversary of the 93rd-minute goal.


DeWalt's 20V Max Powerpack Battery Bundle Is Still 55% Off After October Prime Day
These Powerpack cells offer more juice and runtime than standard batteries.


Ethan Hawke’s 2014 Film, Ranked Among the Best Movies of the 21st Century, Leaves Netflix This Month
'Boyhood' is making its departure from streaming in October.


Chris Hansen Now: Where Is the 'To Catch a Predator' Host Today?
'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen is played by Robert Pattinson in the new movie 'Primetime.'


Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls Are Teaming Up for a Massive 2027 Tour
Two legendary rock bands are joining forces for a massive 2027 North American tour, with a familiar British band joining them as a special guest.


1986 Classic, Rejected by John Lithgow Who Called It 'Icky,' Ranked the 'Best Monster Movie Ever Made'
A long-standing horror favorite has gained fresh attention after a major ranking put its legacy among the genre's elite.


The Secret to Enjoying Your Backyard This Fall Is Walmart's Patio Heater, Now 40% Off
“I recommend this heater to anyone with an outdoor space.”


2004 Sports Drama Some Critics Called the Best Sports Movie Ever Saw Billy Bob Thornton Take the Coach Role Tom Hanks Had Turned Down
Billy Bob Thornton took the coach role Tom Hanks turned down in a 2004 drama some critics called the best sports movie ever.


1970 Rock Hit, Originally Deemed 'Too Satanic', Ranked Among Best Guitar Solos of All Time
Black Sabbath's music certainly wasn't for everybody.


2015 Tom Hardy Movie, Which 'Overdelivered in Every Way,' Ranked Among the Best Action Thrillers Ever Made
The film is considered an action movie masterpiece.


Tom Selleck Played Frank Reagan for 14 Seasons. Now "Boston Blue Bosses Say They Want Him Back"
Tom Selleck hasn't appeared on 'Boston Blue,' but its showrunners say writing for him would be 'a dream come true.' Season 2 premieres Oct. 9.


22 Years Ago Today, Martha Stewart Began Her Prison Sentence
The household name in household maintenance shocked the world with time behind bars.


Air Jordan 12 'Indigo': Prices, History and Where to Buy
An indigo-dyed 12 from 2020 still trades within a few dollars of retail. Here's what buyers should check before they pay.


Only 1 U.S. City Made the World’s 50 Best Bars List
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone claims No. 1 once again, but the 2026 rankings highlight a familiar geographic blind spot.


Air Jordan 13 ‘Dune Red’ Sizes Are Trading for as Low as $103 on Resale Sites
Nearly two years after its 2024 release, the Air Jordan 13 ‘Dune Red’ is selling below its original $210 retail price in many sizes, making this unconventional AJ13 easier to recommend.


Walmart Is Selling a $69 Patio Set That Comes With 2 'High-End' Rocking Chairs and a Coffee Table
It's the "perfect" size for a front porch.


Harrison Ford Convinced His Ex-Wife to Write One of the 'Best Movies of All Time' Before He Was Cut From The Film
Uncover the fascinating story behind Harrison Ford's behind-the-scenes role in the making of one of the most beloved films ever made.


Louisiana Woman and Family Members Accused of Torching 13 Rental Homes for Insurance Money
Seven people face federal charges in Louisiana for allegedly setting fire to 13 rental homes and filing fraudulent insurance and disaster-relief claims worth over $1 million, with AI helping investigators connect the scheme.


1970 Rock Hit 'After The Gold Rush', Written in Just 30 Minutes, Ranked Among 'Greatest Songs of All Time'
Neil Young had a talent for making great songs in a short amount of time.


35 Years Ago, 'Badmotorfinger' by Soundgarden Debuted on Oct. 8, 1991
At the time, it was considered "surprisingly cerebral and arty."


Huckberry Is Selling Its Soft but Rugged Quilted Shirt Jacket for 50% Off Right Now
It has English countryside-meets-American workwear vibes in the best way possible.


99 Years Ago Today, This Film Officially Turned Laurel and Hardy Into a Comedy Duo
The Second Hundred Years premiered 99 years ago today, marking the first official Laurel and Hardy film and the birth of cinema's most celebrated comedy partnership.


Walmart Sells a $170 E-Bike That Comes With Your Choice of a Rear Basket or Second Seat
This is one of the most affordable electric bikes you can get at Walmart right now.


Sylvester Stallone Turned Down The 'Best Action Movie Ever Made'
The beloved action star almost took an iconic role from Bruce Willis.


1988 Def Leppard Single Among the 'Greatest Power Ballads of All Time' Was Their Only US No. 1 Despite Initial Reservations
Def Leppard’s only US No. 1 hit topped the charts 38 years ago today, despite Joe Elliott’s early doubts.


Chris Robinson on Making a Black Crowes Album in Just 10 Days: ‘How Raw Could It Be?’
The frontman of one of the most enduring bands of all time talks about avoiding labels, and making music without a set plan.


The Strongest El Niño in at Least 76 Years Is Now 83% Likely, NOAA Says
NOAA now puts an 83% chance on the strongest El Niño since 1950. Maps show what past strong El Niños did to winter weather in your state.


40 Years Ago Today, Scorsese Paired Tom Cruise With Paul Newman and Scored His Biggest Hit Yet
Martin Scorsese's The Color of Money premiered 40 years ago today, earning Paul Newman his first Oscar and becoming Scorsese's biggest box-office hit to that point.


Walmart Is Selling a $17 Patio Rug That’s Waterproof and Never Fades
It's the best way to take a drab patio and turn it into something special for under $20.


1968 Film Ranked the 'Greatest Western Ending of All Time' Called 'So Dark' It Is 'Hard to Finish'
The Western film's unconventional finale has divided viewers for decades, helping explain why its ending remains so unforgettable.


1997 Masterpiece 'Titanic', Which Almost Starred Matthew McConaughey, Ranked Among Greatest Movies of All Time by Fans
Matthew McConaughey almost starred in one of the best-selling films ever made.


Arnold Schwarzenegger Talked a Studio Into Buying This 1990 Film for Him. It's Now Among the Greatest Action Movies Ever
Before Total Recall became an action classic, Arnold Schwarzenegger had to convince a studio to buy the rights. Here's how he got the movie made.


Nana Patekar, Acclaimed Bollywood Star, Dies at 75: Cause of Death Revealed
Bollywood icon Nana Patekar has died at 75, bringing an end to a celebrated career spanning decades.


AI Let a Dead Man Speak to His Killer in Court. Now the Sentence Has Been Thrown Out
An Arizona appeals court overturned Gabriel Horcasitas's 10½-year manslaughter sentence after a judge relied on an AI-generated video of victim Chris Pelkey speaking "from beyond the grave," ordering a new sentencing hearing.


TikTok Explorer Ash Dykes Begins 434-Mile Kayak Journey Through the Congo Basin
Ash Dykes has started his 434-mile Congo Basin kayak expedition down the Sangha River. Here's the route, the dangers and how to follow along.


El Niño Snow Map Shows US States Facing Biggest Winter Shift
Extra winter moisture could help mountain snow—but the payoff depends on the cold.


The North Face's 31-Liter Surge Backpack Is 60% Off at REI Right Now
This pack is decked out with exterior pockets, a removable hiking waist belt, and articulated shoulder straps.


"Life-Threatening" Storm Surge: Hurricane Isaias Prompts Warnings for Mobile, Pensacola and Panama City
Isaias strengthened into an 80 mph hurricane overnight, prompting Hurricane Warnings from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to Florida's Bay/Gulf County line.


Merrell's Town-to-Trail Hiking Sneakers Are 55% Off, and They're Built With Comfy Running Shoe Tech
They're a lock for hikes and trail running, and are "perfect for everyday walking."


Walmart Makes a $28 Chore Coat That's Made From 100% Rugged Cotton Canvas
It's "lightweight enough" for layering without making you overheat.


Air Jordan 8 'Doernbecher': Prices, History and Where to Buy
A boom box, a flaming basketball and two brothers' names: the Doernbecher 8 tells one patient's story, and collectors pay up for it.


Weekend Snow Could Reach Beyond the Mountains as Temperatures Plunge
The weekend forecast puts the snow line, and mountain travel plans, in focus.


Map Shows the Snowiest Month for Each State, With Some Facing It in March
January is the biggest snow month for much of the country, but some states don't reach their snowiest month until much later.


Early Winter Storm: Up to 2 Feet of Snow Forecast for Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado Mountains This Week
As two distinct storm systems approach the high country, skiers and travelers are looking at major skiing and tourist areas brace for heavy October powder.


41 Years Ago Today, Palestinian Militants Hijacked a Cruise Ship, Shot an American in a Wheelchair and Threw His Body Overboard
41 years ago today, on October 7, 1985, four PLF militants hijacked the Achille Lauro, killing American passenger Leon Klinghoffer and triggering a 52-hour hostage crisis that reshaped maritime law.