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Beat The Heat | Three 30-minute outdoor workouts for the summer

Summer often equates a break from working out, but it doesn’t have to. Read PT and writer Maria Selin’s suggestions for three summery outdoor workouts.

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How long does it take to start losing fitness?

You trained hard all season, but then get sidelined. What does that mean for your progress? Get the lowdown on losing fitness and how to regain your strength.

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6 ways to measure your fitness

How do you track your progress when you’re trying to get – or stay – in shape? Here are six motivating ways to measure fitness.

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What athletes should understand about anaerobic threshold

What are aerobic and anaerobic threshold, what is the difference, and why do they matter? Here’s what athletes should understand about anaerobic threshold.

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What to know about adding steady-state cardio workouts to your routine

Sometimes a cardio-based workout is just what the doctor ordered. Read what you should know about adding steady-state cardio workouts to your routine.

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5 benefits of steady-state cardio training

Steady-state training is an easy-to-moderate paced effort without any drama. Here are the benefits of adding steady-state cardio training to your workout mix.

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Six things you need to know to approach your next HIIT workout like a pro

HIIT workouts can kick your butt in a totally new way. Not sure what to expect? Read the 6 things you need to know to approach your next HIIT workout like a pro.

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How to reap the benefits of high-intensity interval training

HIIT can be beneficial for any athlete. Learn the benefits of high-intensity interval training – and why you should give it a shot.

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The high-intensity interval training workout you need to try

Try this Tabata-style high-intensity interval training workout from Daphnie Yang – an ISSA-certified personal trainer – and prepare to get seriously sweaty.

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Start your day right with a morning workout | Infographic

Morning workouts can be tough to get out of bed for. But before you hit the snooze button, check out our infographic on the benefits of morning workouts.

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Toned arms with five easy exercises

Want to know how to achieve toned arms? Moses Bentley shares his favourite exercises to tone and sculpt your arms. Grab some dumbbells and let’s get started.

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The benefits of a post workout recovery routine

A post workout recovery routine is vital in the recovery of your body after a strenuous workout. Moses Bentley shares five post workout recovery tips

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Meet the new Polar A370 fitness tracker

Introducing the new Polar A370 fitness tracker with continuous heart rate measurement and Polar Sleep Plus™ sleep tracking.

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Quick And Easy Hotel Room Workout

Working out while traveling can be tough. Luckily, with a handful of moves, it’s easy to get your blood pumping right in the comfort of your hotel room.

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Finding a Healthy Balance with Belinda Norton Smith

How to make time for exercise as a busy mum

As a busy Mum, Polar ambassador Belinda Norton-Smith understands the importance of finding a healthy life balance.

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5 easy cardio exercises to get your heart pumping

Want to get your heart pumping? Try these 5 popular, easy-to-do cardio exercises

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6 ways you can work up a sweat over your lunch break

Why exercise over lunch instead of before or after work? Read our suggestions for some effective, hassle-free lunch break workouts.

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Six foam roller exercises to reduce tightness | Infographic

Ready to foam roll? Check out this handy infographic with six foam rolling exercises to try at home or at the gym.

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Plyometric exercises and why you should try them

If you’re looking to improve your running speed or just looking to get the most out of your gym session, then read on and put those fast-twitch muscle fibers to work.

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5 Basic Exercises You Might Be doing wrong

Are you mastering the basic exercises, such as push-ups, squats, lunges, planks and crunches? Here’s how to get them right.

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