Fitness Coach

Can Food Really Protect Me from the Sun?

I’ve read that tomato paste, green tea, and even chocolate can keep me from getting sunburned. Is that true? And what SPF are we talking here?

Why Does Healing Take Longer as I Age?

Now that I’m 40, I feel like I don’t recover as quickly from workouts as I did when I was younger. Is there a scientific explanation for this? Or is it all in my head?

How Can I Avoid Muscle Cramps?

The causes and solutions of muscle cramps are rife with misconceptions. Fitness Coach Erin Beresini clears things up.

What’s the Oldest Running Race?

Looking for a real throwback? These footraces around the world date back to as early as the 13th century, and you can still run them today.

Running Backward: Trend to Try?

Running backward makes an appearance every once in a while as the latest fitness trend. Is it a good way to relieve stress on your joints or just another fad? Fitness Coach Erin Beresini weighs in.

Tough Mudder's Deadliest Obstacle? Water.

Taking a close look at Avishek Sengupta’s death, and why water obstacles—not electric shocks—may prove to be the most deadly obstacle

Should I Try for a Personal Record at the Boston Marathon?

I’m running the Boston Marathon and the weather looks like it’ll be perfect with highs in the upper 50s and no rain. Should I try to PR, or do as my friends told me: Run for fun and simply enjoy the experience?

How Do I Prepare For a Cycling Tour?

How can you prepare for a weeklong bicycle tour with limited training time during the week? Outside Fitness Coach Erin Beresini has the answer.

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