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Dating and Fitness: How Tackling Pandemic Weight Gain Can Improve Your Love Life in Unexpected Ways

You’ve probably heard of the Freshman 15, the weight that college freshman typically gain during their first year living on dorm food and late-night pizza and sub deliveries. You also might have heard of the “Relationship 20,” where couples often gain 20 pounds during the first few years of a relationship, the result of eating […]

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by Cassie Zampa-Keim
August 18, 2021
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Dating and Fitness: How Tackling Pandemic Weight Gain Can Improve Your Love Life in Unexpected Ways

You’ve probably heard of the Freshman 15, the weight that college freshman typically gain during their first year living on dorm food and late-night pizza and sub deliveries. You also might have heard of the “Relationship 20,” where couples often gain 20 pounds during the first few years of a relationship, the result of eating […]

by Cassie Zampa-Keim
August 18, 2021
Erin Clifford

How to Design a Self-Care Routine for “The New Normal” 

With more of daily life reopening and some people returning to offices, gyms, and schools, now is a great time to consider how you can make this transition in the healthiest possible way.  Start by checking in with your healthcare providers. A recent PatientPop survey found that more than half of respondents missed their appointments […]

by Erin Clifford | Partnership
August 2, 2021
Randy Hetrick

How Mt. Tam Inspired Randy Hetrick to Create his Total Body Resistance Exercise System, TRX

“It all began on Mount Tam…”, that is, the intense drive and relentless pursuit of achievement that eventually led Randy Hetrick to where and who he is today. In continuing the spirit of recognizing and honoring distinctive Mill Valley residents and respecting the times, Mill Valley Living and Randy gathered (6 feet apart) atop our […]

by Alexandra Fee | Mill Valley Living
August 1, 2021

A Tech Entrepreneur and Triathlete’s Elite Home Gym Wins a Gold Medal for Style

Triathletes are fanatical by nature. To swim, bike and then run for miles requires dedication and, of course, an amazing gym where one can train when the weather isn’t cooperative for cycling or running outside. Jim Westover, a partner and principal at the San Francisco-based firm William Duff Architects, recently finished a home gym for a […]

by Laura Hine
July 13, 2021
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This Running Method Will Help You Train for Any Race from 5K to Marathon — and Avoid Injury

Running is one of the most basic and effective forms of cardio out there — it’s inexpensive and accessible to everyone, can improve both your physical AND mental health, and — here’s the big one — it’s been proven to be better than any other exercise at making you live longer. But, running can be tough on […]

by Brooke Geiger McDonald
July 9, 2021

The Best Workouts for Your Heart, According to the Experts

Exercise is one of the very best things you can do to keep your heart healthy and functioning. But, as you develop an exercise regime with your heart health in mind, you may be curious: Is it better to jump on the treadmill for a cardio workout or pick up some weights for a strength […]

by Brittany Anas
March 3, 2021

Opinion: It's Time For Chicago Race Organizers To Issue a Mask Mandate

As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. Have a submission? Contact us here. The Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago’s premier Spring road race, announced it will be a virtual race in March 2021. Chicago Event Management (CEM), the race’s organizers, are offering a training program leading up to […]

by Christopher Worthman
January 26, 2021
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The Best Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Activewear Brands to Keep You Moving in 2021

As we head into 2021, many people are adding climate resolutions to their list along with the usual health and wellness resolutions—so why not combine the two? With endless options to work out at home now, including through local businesses, there’s no excuse not to take care of your body during our continued isolation this […]

by Macaire Douglas
January 5, 2021

The Best Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Activewear Brands to Keep You Moving in 2021

As we head into 2021, many people are adding climate resolutions to their list along with the usual health and wellness resolutions—so why not combine the two? With endless options to work out at home now, including through local businesses, there’s no excuse not to take care of your body during our continued isolation this […]

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by Macaire Douglas
January 5, 2021
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