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Three ways to recycle your used athletic shoes

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By Khaled Morad on April 19, 2013 in

Recycle your old shoes

If you exercise regularly, you probably wear through sneakers rather quickly. Rather than throw away those used shoes, recycle them. Your old shoes could help foster a microbusiness in Africa, protect the feet of a needy child in Haiti, become part of a new tennis court, or live on in the soles of an athlete's new shoes.

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5 Free Youtube fitness programs

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By Khaled Morad on March 29, 2013 in

5 Free YouTube Fitness Channels

Here's a secret: Many top home fitness celebrities post free workouts on YouTube. But of the more than 600,000 videos that come up when searching for "fitness workouts," which is the best?

I looked past the muscle and the rippling physiques of the most popular fitness channels to put together this guide of who to follow and who to forgo (without critiquing their methods or effectiveness), so you know what to expect and can choose the right workouts for your goals. Read on. Read more

Seven products to create your own gym

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By Khaled Morad on January 9, 2013 in

woman exercising at home

If you do not wish to join a gym -- for whatever reason -- but want to get in a sufficient all-around workout including weight training, consider creating your own gym. The right combination of products will take up minimal space but still provide an effective workout. Start with these seven essentials for under $200: Read more

Six tips from celebrity trainers for a healthy new year

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By Khaled Morad on December 28, 2012 in

Healthy holiday meal

With most of the hectic holidays behind us, there's one more night where you might find your wallet shrinking while your waist is expanding. ConsumerSearch consulted three of the biggest names in home fitness, Tracy Mallett, Tamilee Webb and Sara Ivanhoe, for tips to keep your fitness and health in check going into the New Year.

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7 gifts for the active loved one

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By Khaled Morad on December 14, 2012 in

Seven gifts to the active loved one

Are you stumped on what to give the active friend or family member this season? New sporting equipment can be pricey, but shopping for the sportsman in your family does not have to be stressful. The solution is to think small. Smaller accessories are often overlooked, but much appreciated. For example: while new clubs may be great for the avid golfer, there is nothing like a nice new pair of golf gloves. Here are seven great ideas to get you started.

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Five Zen-inducing yoga mat carriers

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By Kelly Anne Fitzpatrick on November 2, 2011 in

Yoga mat in a bag on a chair.

For yogis who don't practice at home, toting a yoga mat can be a pain-- literally and figuratively. With their unusual shape, a yoga mat doesn't exactly fit in a standard gym bag, and with some high-end mats weighing as much as seven pounds, it can be impractical to carry that mat by hand. Enter: the yoga mat bag, a specialized tote specifically designed to carry a yoga mat comfortably. We've picked out a few unique yoga bags that garner good reviews to suit every yogi's needs. Read more

What's your yoga mat made of?

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By Tanya Menoni on March 23, 2011 in

Green Yoga Mat

Yogis and yoginis are no longer limited to the plastic mats of old -- numerous alternative materials are popping up on store shelves. Here are just some of the materials used to make yoga mats, along with the pros and cons of each. Read more

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