Fitness Coach

Tough Mudder, Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania.

Can Mud Runs Make Me Sick?

Will running in the mud make you sick? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer.

Is the Marathon Boom Over?

Is the marathon boom coming to an end? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer. (Plus, fun fact: Did you know that marathon popularity can be traced back to Oprah?)

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Should I Sit on an Exercise Ball at Work?

The latest research says sitting all day can take years off your life. So how can you take care of your back while at work? Is an exercise ball a good solution?

Will Listening to Music Make Me Faster?

Are those earbuds a distraction, or does your workout playlist actually help you perform better? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer.

Will an Inhaler Enhance My Performance?

Will using an asthma inhaler—even if you don't have asthma—make you perform better? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer.

Could Tough Mudder’s Electric Shocks Kill Me?

The Tough Mudder endurance race advertises a 10,000-volt "shock therapy" obstacle. Couldn't that kill somebody? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer.

Can I Sweat Out Alcohol?

Will a good long run and a stint in the sauna cure your hangover? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer.

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Run From That Hangover: Clear Is Best

Will a good long run and a stint in the sauna cure your hangover? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer.

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Run From That Hangover: Take It Neat

Will a good long run and a stint in the sauna cure your hangover? Outside's Fitness Coach, Erin Beresini, has the answer.

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