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America's Most Innovative Gyms
Use the tips from these forward-thinking fitness establishments to train smarter no matter where you work out. Optimize your gains >>
Best Gyms In America
Users provide feedback on the top factors considered when judging a gym's quality -- cost, community, and location. Chains and independents >>
8 Ways To Stop Being Bored At The Gym
It is hard to consistently stay motivated when your life gets busy, so try a different approach. Spruce up your routine >>
Pick The Perfect Workout Partner
Getting verbal encouragement from your gym buddies might actually backfire on you. What to look for >>
How To Pick A Gym In 2012
Where you work out can be just as important as what you do. Four tips >>
Got Guts? No Glory: Major Gym Chain Tells Trainers To Look Good -- Or Else
If you don't watch your figure, the saying goes, who will? Kind of a harsh statement, for sure, but that's now a corporate policy at Equinox Fitness. ... Full Story >>

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Why Soccer Is The Last Sport For Grown-Ups

The game's window of opportunity in America appears to be opening because it is inherently free of many annoyances found in the NFL, NBA and MLB. >>

Bullying Victims Fight Back With Help From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Royalty

How one child stood up for himself by using moves he learned from UFC's founding Gracie family. >>

Jeremy Lin: His Impact On Changing The Perception Of The Asian American Male

His stunning success in the NBA helps break the stereotype of their being geeky and socially inept. >>

From Another Era And Another Sport, A Sex Abuse Scandal Still Inflicting Pain Today

Before Jerry Sandusky, there was Donald Fitzpatrick, the longtime Red Sox clubhouse manager who lured at least a dozen boys into two decades of systemic sexual abuse. >>

Weeknight At Burnie's: My Evening As A Mascot For Reigning NBA Champion Miami Heat

For one game, our intrepid reporter gets to share the big stage with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade -- sort of. >>