Whoop Can Now Estimate Your VO2 Max
Whoop, the screen-less watchband-like wearable that beat Oura in my watch-less fitness tracker challenge, has just added a VO2 max feature to its app. Now, […]
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Whoop, the screen-less watchband-like wearable that beat Oura in my watch-less fitness tracker challenge, has just added a VO2 max feature to its app. Now, […]
Continue reading »Bone conduction headphones are ideal for activities where hearing what’s going on around you is vital to your safety. This is because they use technology […]
Continue reading »Sometimes you need a day off. Sometimes you don’t need a day off, but you take it anyway. If you have any anxiety about what […]
Continue reading »As we said earlier, there are three ways to hold a barbell if you’re worried about your grip slipping . You can use straps; you […]
Continue reading »Lift heavy weights to build muscle: This is a tip you’ve probably seen in a million places, whether you’re looking to get stronger, “get toned,” […]
Continue reading »Google has just announced that the Pixel Watch 3 ‘s “heart rate loss detection” feature has received FDA clearance and will be available to users […]
Continue reading »Lifting is about as simple as the exercise: you pick up an object and set it down. But that doesn’t mean you go to the […]
Continue reading »Garmin is introducing a feature to many of its watches that Apple Watch users have been able to enjoy for a long time. This is […]
Continue reading »Fartleks is a well-known and popular running workout, or at least it’s one that runners talk about all the time. But how many of us […]
Continue reading »Rest is an important part of strength training. Depending on the exercise and your goals, you can rest for 30 seconds, one minute, or three […]
Continue reading »The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a new set of headphones with a really cool feature: Apple says they can measure your heart rate during exercise […]
Continue reading »Sprint interval training, or SIT, is all the rage right now. This is a great way to improve your running speed and do intense interval […]
Continue reading »If you’re not an Apple user, the Garmin fitness watch is a simple smartwatch that’s worth choosing if you’re looking for the most reliable brands […]
Continue reading »Every area of life has its own lingo, and the gym is no exception. We’ve put together a list of lifting words that most often […]
Continue reading »The Apple Watch and other smartwatches are designed to be worn on the wrist. But why not wear it elsewhere? I’ve worn my Apple Watch […]
Continue reading »When someone experienced uses a rowing machine, it is almost beautiful – a continuous rhythm, their whole body constantly moving back and forth, and the […]
Continue reading »I just learned that one of my favorite ways to pass the time at the hotel gym has a memorable name and celebrity endorsement. This […]
Continue reading »Push-ups are a great exercise, and almost everyone can find a starting point for their workout. But if you’re having trouble with wrist discomfort, here […]
Continue reading »Have you ever changed gyms and tried to do your usual workout, only to find that the machines were much more difficult or perhaps much […]
Continue reading »If your Garmin watch is displaying a blue triangle, you’re not alone: Forerunner, Fenix, and Epix watch users are reporting this issue today, and Garmin […]
Continue reading »The hardest part of sticking to a workout routine may be getting started, but the second hardest part is figuring out what to do when […]
Continue reading »I know I’m not the only person who has exercise equipment within arm’s reach (or within walking distance) of where he spends most of his […]
Continue reading »This week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Fitbit has agreed to pay $12.25 million in damages for one of its older smartwatches that […]
Continue reading »For years, my kids followed me to the garage gym—even before we had a real home gym, they would steal random dumbbells or yoga balls […]
Continue reading »Garmin smartwatches have been gaining popularity among sports enthusiasts and health-conscious people in recent years. Their Garmin Venu 3S, launching late 2023, is one of […]
Continue reading »I’ve tested a lot of health and fitness apps over the years – some to write about, some because I was curious, and some because […]
Continue reading »Fitness trackers and smartwatches want to live on your wrist 24/7. Of course, you’ll need them during your workout and later for sleep tracking, and […]
Continue reading »If you’d like to buy a Peloton on Prime Day, I have good news for you: the original Peloton is now cheaper than it was […]
Continue reading »The Couch to 5K program has helped many people get into running. It starts with a small number of runs, has a structure that’s easy […]
Continue reading »January is one of my favorite times of year as a spin instructor because I see so many new faces in my classes and I […]
Continue reading »Low-intensity cardio, sometimes called LISS or “zone 2,” is a previously underappreciated form of exercise. It’s finally coming back into fashion after years of absence […]
Continue reading »Rest days are an important part of any workout because they help you conserve energy for future training days. But what exactly counts as rest […]
Continue reading »Strava and Chipotle have launched a marketing partnership that offers three different ways to potentially win free food. Two of these ways include getting outside […]
Continue reading »As I sit here and type, my Garmin watch tells me that I have 21 hours before I’m fully recovered from the workout I did […]
Continue reading »If you have big ambitions for 2025—a big deadlift, a marathon, changing your body size—I really hope you haven’t turned them into a limited, testing […]
Continue reading »When you set a goal, it should be “SMART,” or so the standard advice (even some of ours !) suggests. It stands for “Specific” , […]
Continue reading »Garmin watches are fantastically powerful tools, but they can be a little difficult to figure out. No other brand has so many different settings spread […]
Continue reading »The Fitbit Charge 6 is a great little minimalist fitness tracker, you don’t have to do much to get started, just put it on and […]
Continue reading »Cardio fitness calculation, which was previously only available on the Pixel Watch 3 , is now available on all the latest Fitbit models (and other […]
Continue reading »If you’re serious about lifting weights, sooner or later you’ll probably need a belt. Belts don’t prevent injury as people sometimes think, but they do […]
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