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This Woman Completed A Marathon Wearing 3-Inch Heels

These heels were made for... running?

This Man Ate Only Potatoes For A Year And Lost 117 Pounds

The diet helped Andrew Flinders Taylor lose weight — but is it safe?

This Woman Did A 10K Race And Stopped At Every Taco Place On The Way

Not all heroes wear capes.

Huge New Diet Study Says We Should Focus On Cutting Carbs, Not Fat

A Canadian study is challenging what we thought we knew about low-fat diets and cardiovascular health.

Fitness Blogger Goes Viral With ‘Honest’ Cellulite Post

Those flawless Instagram photos aren't always what they seem.

Bodybuilder With Rare Disorder Dies From A High-Protein Diet

By the time doctors discovered her condition, it was too late.

The Best Running Stride? The One That Comes Naturally, Says Science

Your running stride is perfect just the way it is.

The Surprising Mental Tweak That Makes Workouts More Effective

Here's why you really need to stop the negative self-talk.

Can Compression Clothing Make You A Better Athlete?

Is your Underarmour all it's cracked up to be?

Pregnant Mom Does CrossFit Workout For Stunning Maternity Shoot

Not your average maternity shoot.

They’re ‘Swolemates!’ How One Couple Lost More Than 300 Pounds In A Year

When it comes to losing weight or getting fit, it helps to have a buddy.

‘Doctor’ Behind Celeb-Approved Alkaline Diet Is Facing Jail Time

Robert Young has been convicted of practicing medicine without a license.

Proof That Even Fitness Models Deal With Bloat

Don't believe everything you see on social media.

The 20 Most Inspiring Fitness Mantras To Motivate You

Feel inspired by these powerful fitness mantras.

When Fitness Becomes An Obsession: One Woman’s Eating Disorder Story

For years, Madelyn Moon used show prep as an excuse to hide her eating disorder.