Category: Fitness

The positive effects of exercise are well known: In addition to the traditional increases in endurance and strength that most gym-goers strive for, exercise can […]

An adjustable competition weight is one of the best purchases you can make for your home gym . Heck, if you have no other equipment, […]

It’s hard to run. Sticking to a workout plan is difficult. But knowing you have a race coming up is a great motivator to get […]

Garmin makes some of the best fitness watches in the industry, especially if you’re a runner or triathlete. Several models are on sale for Prime […]

October’s Prime Day is a great time to fill some gaps in your home gym or pick up a few nice items for your gym […]

If you’re looking to buy an exercise bike, Amazon is offering discounts on several brands for October’s Prime Day. These include deals on Peloton bikes […]

Prime Day is a great time to fill gaps in your home gym or pick up a few nice items for your gym bag. Here […]

The rumors are true: Oura has released the fourth generation of its smart ring, and today it is officially unveiled . The new ring starts […]

Cardio is good for us. We need both cardio and strength training for health and to achieve athletic goals. But what actually counts as cardio? […]

You have an exercise that you always “forget” to do. I know you know. For some of us it’s curls, for others it’s everything but […]

Not everyone can afford a Peloton , but honestly, you don’t need one. If you’re looking for a serious cycling workout at home, there are […]

When you’re preparing for a race, a good training plan is key . Having a plan will help you schedule all of your runs, including […]

You just finished a 5K, but your watch says you ran 3.22 miles, not 3.1. Was it really a 5K? Or maybe you finished the […]

Your training program no longer needs a fancy name like “CrossFit” – now we can just string the numbers together and call them workouts? I’m […]

Cardio is good for us, but if you don’t like running or spending time on cardio machines at the gym, you probably won’t want to […]

Should you exercise if you don’t sleep enough? A study published earlier this year takes a good, real-life look at this issue and finds that […]

I am someone who can appreciate the huge variety of squats in the world. High squats, low squats, front squats, back squats—they’re all great. And […]

In these difficult times, it’s nice to know that there are still simple answers to some problems. So if you’re having trouble achieving depth in […]

In the digital age, there are many apps and devices that promise to accurately track your gym progress, mileage, or any other type of exercise […]

I’m starting to wonder if I’m the only person on the planet who has actually tried the Sugar Cane workout. You can read and hear […]

Fitbit’s Daily Readiness Score used to be exclusive to premium subscriptions, but with the newest version of the app, it’s extended to free users—and calculated […]

There are many apps that work, but only a few stand out. Nike Run Club is a free, fun activity that will never leave you […]

Take a close look at your barbell the next time you go to the gym. Most of the surface is covered with a diamond-shaped pattern. […]

People who have a high VO2max (one measure of cardio fitness) tend to be healthier as they age and can expect to live longer . […]

The appeal of smartwatches for fitness tracking is that they have all the answers. They turn the unfathomable mysteries of our soft bodies into precise […]

If you have a Fitbit or use the Fitbit app with a compatible device, such as a Pixel watch, you’ve probably seen “minutes in zone” […]

If you’re struggling to find enough time to exercise, you’re not alone. While an effective workout can be long, short, or in between, we often […]

One summer while on vacation, I realized the value of running sunglasses. One sunny morning, I walked out of my family’s hotel room wearing sneakers, […]

Gyms are like playgrounds, full of all kinds of fun toys and cars to play with. Is it wrong, bad or embarrassing to go to […]

The used Peloton exercise bike market has always been a strength for the brand. The bikes last for years, there’s no need to worry about […]

Black toenails are common among marathon runners and other serious runners, but they don’t have to be tolerated. The problem is likely made worse by […]

If your heels develop blisters while running, or your heels tend to slip in your shoes when the trail gets rocky, there is a simple […]

Hip thrusts are not only a great exercise for your glutes (aka glutes) , but they’re also a great confidence builder: Most of us can […]

Do you have tight hamstrings? Mine too. I can barely touch my toes, and this is after some improvement with semi-regular flexibility work. Tight hamstrings […]

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 […]