Category: Fitness

As a marathon runner, I’ve always taken a minimalist (read: cheap) approach to my gear. But when it comes to properly investing in (and maybe […]

The long-awaited successor to the Garmin Forerunner 965 was announced today, and it’s the $749.99 Forerunner 970 with voice calling, triathlon coaching, and an LED […]

The new Whoop 5.0 hardware was released this week along with a premium version of the device they call MG. Coinciding with the launch was […]

Let’s get to the point: I’m afraid to run in the heat. In fact, you could say I’m a big kid at this. But while […]

I’m a person who is practically obsessed with tracking my health and fitness data . I use a smart scale, a calorie and nutrient tracking […]

Pelotons are the most popular indoor exercise bikes, but they are notoriously expensive and don’t go on sale often. Luckily, they’re currently on sale, and […]

When we exercise, our heart beats faster, which is why heart rate training can be so beneficial. But when we’re not doing anything, knowing your […]

After teasing it on social media for over a week, Whoop has finally announced the release of its 5.0 device, as well as a version […]

Running seems like a cheap sport – all you need are shoes! — until you actually go to the shoe store. The right shoes can […]

Big news for Peloton fans: starting this week, you can watch good old YouTube on your Bike, Bike+, Tread or Row. Now you might say, […]

When it comes to investing in running gear (and maybe even spending money on it !), nothing impacts your running experience more than your shoes. […]

Strava, the superstar running and cycling app , now has a subscriber-only AI feature that predicts how fast it thinks you can run a 5K, […]

Peloton bikes are expensive—there’s no doubt about it. The base bike costs $1,445 , the Bike+ costs $2,495 , and the All-Access membership costs $44 […]

These days, many apps get built-in AI features, and they often disappoint. They summarize (sometimes incorrectly) the same data that is already available in charts […]

Two years ago, screenless fitness tracker Whoop took on a challenge that none of its competitors had been able to solve: answering the question “how […]

Is the treadmill harder or easier than running outdoors? Poll runners and you’ll get a lot of different opinions on what feels harder or easier, […]

Heart rate zones are a way to describe how hard you work during a cardio activity like running or cycling. The faster your heart beats, […]

As a regular Lifehacker marathoner and senior financial columnist, there’s one perfect place where my worlds intersect: sneaker shopping. When it comes to investing in […]

The founders of Runna announced today that Strava has acquired their company. Runna is a paid running app that provides structured training plans (which I […]

The Garmin Forerunner 255 is currently on sale for $229.99 , its lowest price ever. That’s about half the price of the current generation Forerunner […]

Back in the day, when I biked everywhere, I wore my regular running shoes and put my feet in the toe holders attached to the […]

Last week, Garmin unveiled a subscription tier for its AI-powered app that promises to provide insights into your workouts. I liked the company’s policies on […]

Whenever you’re looking for a good smartwatch , the name Garmin is sure to pop up. The Garmin Instinct 3 just recently came out, which […]

Garmin today announced the new Vivoactive 6 fitness watch. Its predecessor, the Vivoactive 5, is my pick as the best smartwatch to replace Fitbit (ahead […]

Oura Advisor, an artificial intelligence feature previously hidden in Oura’s beta program, is now rolling out to all Oura Ring customers. It takes the form […]

Garmin now offers a Connect+ subscription for $6.99 per month, which provides “premium features” including artificial intelligence, on top of what you already get for […]

You know I love a good running watch, but I have a soft spot in my heart for the more stylish Garmin Vivoactive 5 watch. […]

Amazon’s big spring sale is a good reason to buy fitness equipment. Keep reading for some of the best deals I’ve ever seen, including NordicTrack […]

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is currently underway, a mini version of Prime Day that inspired competing sales at Target and Walmart . Discounted items include […]

Act fast if you want to snag an Oura ring at a deep discount—some are available today for as little as $199 in Amazon’s spring […]

One of my biggest gripes with the Oura ring platform is the temporary relief provided by Amazon’s spring sale . Generation 4 Ring Chargers (the […]

The original Peloton bike is currently on sale during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale , dropping its original price of $1,445 to an attractive $1,195, saving […]

The Garmin Forerunner 955 is currently on sale during Amazon’s big spring sale , with its original price dropping from $499.99 to $349. According to […]

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is currently underway, a mini version of Prime Day that inspired competing sales at Target and Walmart . Discounted items include […]

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 […]

Garmin watches, like my beloved Forerunner 265S, have so many features hidden in the menus that you may not have discovered some of the best […]

This will be an extremely pedantic post, and I’m terribly sorry that I have to write it. I have been involved in weightlifting for a […]

Since I retired my G-Shock in 2015, I’ve been using smartwatches for fitness, and they’ve all been Garmin watches in one way or another—some I […]

I’ve used a lot of fitness wearables, but none have been in my life for as long as the Oura ring . I woke up […]

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, […]