Category: Fitness

Most gyms have a cylindrical pad somewhere near the squat rack on the floor. (If it’s not there, check out the Smith machine.) When I […]

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a simple, budget-friendly fitness tracker that takes key health metrics into account. Beyond simple activity monitoring , Inspire 3 offers […]

Even if you buy a Peloton bike, you’ll still need a membership to access the company’s classes, but maybe not if you’re also a Fitbit […]

Training in heart rate zone 2 has its benefits , and you’ve probably heard all about them. So what happens when your heart rate hits […]

Should you stretch before working out? There was a time when stretching seemed mandatory and I felt the need to tell you guys that it’s […]

Gymnastics rings aren’t just for Olympic gymnasts. They’re cheap, versatile, and open up a whole world of training possibilities if you’re working out at home […]

Foam rolling seemed to come out of nowhere maybe 15 or 20 years ago. It was incredibly popular, and for a while it seemed like […]

Lifting straps are a must-have item to have in your gym bag if you’re doing serious deadlifting or rowing exercises. (And no, straps aren’t cheating […]

There’s a little game I like to play sometimes that seems to be popular with other people who prefer to work out at home: What […]

Shoulder mobility is important: without it, you may have trouble reaching overhead or performing some of your favorite upper body exercises. As you get older, […]

Perhaps the hardest part of sticking to a workout regimen is getting started, but the second hardest part is arriving at your next workout when […]

Hanging from a bar without doing pull-ups can feel like a non-exercise. But “dead hangs,” as they’re called, are a useful tool for building grip […]

The deadlift is a great exercise for your back, glutes, and legs, and it’s a key exercise if you’re hoping to get anywhere in powerlifting, […]

The running and cycling app Strava has many features to help you find new running routes, including segments, a route builder and a global heat […]

The path from zero to one pull-up is long, difficult and can sometimes seem insurmountable. And once you get there, the victory is fleeting: every […]

I’ve never been a fan of the treadmill, but during a recent vacation, something changed. I wanted to run a few miles every morning, but […]

Amazing news: you just joined a new gym, and it has a sauna! Or maybe you’ve been walking past it for months without really understanding […]

Do you feel like your grip is weakening in the gym ? Are you experiencing wrist pain? If you’re ready to buy some “wrist straps” […]

If you’ve ever noticed your grip weakening in the gym, this is for you. Perhaps it was at the end of your training day when […]

Hill repeats are a great training tool if you are a runner or any athlete looking to improve your cardiovascular fitness. But you can’t train […]

Heart rate variability is a great indicator for measuring the amount of stress your body is under. Many wearables can record your HRV overnight and […]

So you’ve read about my favorite kettlebell exercises for beginners and want to start doing them at home. Or perhaps you already have a few […]

I knew other people ran in sunshirts, but I never thought that running in a sunshirt would work for me. Long sleeves on a hot […]

Runners often adhere to the 80/20 rule when organizing their training, but this has nothing to do with the Pareto principle of the same name. […]

Peloton bikes are best known for their video classes, which feature a social leaderboard, chatty instructors, and curated music. But from a fitness perspective, my […]

Once you start squatting with some serious weight, you might look around and realize that other people are carrying something on their laps. Sometimes this […]

In our running app tour (see my reviews of Runna and Nike Run Club ), I focused on apps specifically designed for runners. But there […]

To continue my series on the best running apps (see also: Runna and giving up apps ), this week I spent some time with an […]

Heart rate zones are all the rage in the fitness world these days, and any smartwatch or fitness tracker will happily tell you what “zone” […]

Belts are a useful tool for weightlifting (and I have recommendations for my favorites here ), but who should use them? And when? And How? […]

A rowing machine can be a great workout option for people who want to work several major muscle groups (legs, back, core, and arms) at […]

When you lift a weight, how many times should you lift it? Supposedly, there is a correct “repetition range” that can be used to build […]

A running app can do a lot, but Runna excels: it tracks your runs, tells you about interval training, and gives you a plan to […]

If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, there’s no doubt that the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch to pair with your iPhone. For Android users, […]

Fasted cardio is the moment. Wake up and exercise before breakfast, the theory goes, and your body will be forced to burn fat because there […]

When you’re new to running or getting back into it, the last thing you need is another barrier. Shoes, appropriate clothing, sweat-resistant sunscreen: these items […]

When my cheap Amazon spin bike broke, I wanted to buy something better. But even though I was already following Peloton videos on the company’s […]

Ready for an arm and shoulder workout? I have already told you about the best biceps exercises , the best triceps exercises and the best […]

The go-to place for a fitness tracker is on your wrist, but not everyone likes to wear a watch, and not everyone is allowed to […]

Memorial Day weekend is approaching, and for some reason that means retailers are starting sales on just about everything, including fitness equipment. So if you’ve […]