The Active Blog

Your resource for evidence-based fitness advice, training tips, and wellness insights.

A person on a video call with a fitness coach.
September 26, 2025 · by Amber Smith

It’s easy to start a new fitness plan but sticking with it can be the hardest part. Learn how online fitness coaching can keep you consistent, motivated, and on track with your goals.

Coaching
Accountability
Online Training
A person doing a mobility exercise with a resistance band.

Strength and cardio get all the attention but stability is the unsung hero of long-term fitness. Learn why building stability can prevent injuries and boost performance.

Strength
Stability
Injury Prevention
A person working at a desk.
July 1, 2025 · by Amber Smith

Long hours at a desk can take a toll on your body. Here are practical, easy strategies to reduce pain and improve posture throughout the day.

Desk Health
Mobility
Pain Prevention
An athlete getting ready to run.

Training hard is essential for athletes, but too much of the same movement can lead to overuse injuries. Learn how to train smarter and stay in the game longer.

Heart Rate
Training
A person with an ice pack on their knee.

Eager to get back to training after an injury? Here’s how to do it safely without risking another setback.

Injury Recovery
Progress
Return to Exercise
A person doing squats.

Want the best of both worlds, strength AND stamina? Learn how HIIT bridges the gap between endurance and power training.

HIIT
Strength
Endurance
A person stretching their IT band.

The IT band pain is one of the most common issues for runners and active people. Learn what causes it and practical ways to manage it.

Rehab
Running
Pain Prevention
A person doing a jump squat, with motion blur to indicate speed.
February 12, 2025 · by Amber Smith

HIIT is famous for burning calories, but the benefits go far deeper. Discover how HIIT boosts heart health, endurance, and overall fitness.

HIIT
Cardio
Training
A triathlete running.
January 22, 2025 · by Amber Smith

Triathletes know endurance is key, but strength training is the missing piece that can boost performance and prevent injuries. Learn the strength essentials that every triathlete should include in training.

Strength
Triathlon
A person sleeping peacefully in a dark room.
December 10, 2024 · by Amber Smith

Training hard is only half the equation; recovery is where the real progress happens. Learn how prioritizing sleep and recovery can boost performance, reduce injuries, and keep you energized, even with a busy schedule.

Recovery
Sleep
Progress
A person lifting a barbell during a deadlift.
November 14, 2024 · by Amber Smith

Wondering why full-body workouts are so effective? Discover how training multiple muscle groups at once can save time, improve performance, and maximize results

Strength
Programming
Full-Body
A close-up shot of running shoes hitting the pavement.
October 24, 2024 · by Amber Smith

Plantar fasciitis can keep runners sidelined for weeks or months. Here’s how to safely and confidently return to running once the pain begins to fade.

Rehab
Running
A person working at a desk.
September 18, 2024 · by Amber Smith

Long hours at a desk can tighten your hips and shoulders. Try these simple moves to feel better fast.

Mobility
Desk Health