Category: Fitness

Most fitness enthusiasts have probably heard of fast and slow twitch muscle fibers . However, the difference can be somewhat cryptic, especially in the context […]

Over the past few decades, “functional” fitness has been embraced as everything from niche practice to trend and joke. The training styles that call themselves […]

When I first started training for moose hunting, I thought that my biggest obstacle would be lack of upper body strength, my tendency to inconsistent […]

You are not alone if you skipped a few workouts in favor of a “hot summer soaked in foundation”. Or maybe you’ve finally gotten into […]

It’s a racing weekend. You’ve been training for months, spending grueling hours and surviving obscene irritations. You overcame the candle madness by making a mental […]

Running is usually a cold, solitary activity, but if you’re the type to think too much about your social interactions, it poses several problems as […]

If you have a fitness tracker and decide to jump on the step-tracking bandwagon, you may be jealous of the people living in cities where […]

Bosu balance boards and balls are difficult to use – they are unstable boards on which you can sometimes see a personal trainer asking someone […]

Great news: you are probably running too fast. We previously covered why you should run slower (we know this sounds counterintuitive), but the bottom line […]

When I started this archery-focused strength training program , I had one goal: to increase the pulling force to at least 40 pounds so that […]

When Beth first started assigning Lifehacker fitness tasks to writers on the site, I pretended not to notice. I never knew how to train. I […]

If you’ve ever gone to a martial arts hall, you are familiar with the fast knock knock knock knock knock of the speed bag. This […]

I’ve gone through many milestones in my fitness journey, from the average athlete to the marathon runner to the competitive (if mediocre) weightlifter. Along the […]

Cardio is so good for your body – and your mental health! – but not all of us have learned to love running . Cycling […]

As we get older, it becomes more difficult to stay active. But while it is widely believed that aging means a dramatic decline in athletic […]

There are very few things on Instagram that look cooler than weight lifting with massive chains dangling from a barbell. But these chains aren’t just […]

You don’t need to think too much about hydration for a short run, but if you are running long distances, you will need to drink […]

After some experimentation with VR fitness, I eventually came to the conclusion that he was good at certain things and not at others. In this […]

We’ve all had days where we talked ourselves into either skipping or changing a planned workout. Sometimes it happens because we are sick, exhausted, in […]

Gym fees are a bit like travel fees: you must have all the supplies you need for your destination, and you also need to organize […]

When you start exercising, those first few weeks bring you happiness. Sure, maybe you get sick sometimes and don’t understand how to do each new […]

When I bought my first kayak, I realized that I would also need to buy my own PFD, or personal flotation device. When you rent […]

There was a time, before smart watches, when I got carried away with swimming for a short time. I learned to read the pool pace […]

If you are running or traveling alone, it is always wise to let someone know about your plans and when you are going to return. […]

We talked about the joys of going out on the water and explored the world of inflatable kayaks (great for kids or casual boating, but […]

In my experience, exercise dresses are mostly Instagram ads, and for a while I felt like Halara was trying to get them to appear on […]

I wish my skateboarding journey began as an introductionto Lupe Fiasco’s “Kick, Push”, but I was not 6 years old when I got my first […]

Everything in life has its own rules of etiquette, and running is no exception. But if you usually work alone, the rules can be a […]

When I was shopping for my first kayak and discussing options for $ 250 and up, I came across a $ 99 inflatable kayak that […]

One of the features offered by a number of fitness trackers is a metric called “heart rate variability,” or HRV, which is the time interval […]

I love good fitness podcasts, especially when I do a double dive learning about fitness while doing fitness – for example, studying the science of […]

We are used to seeing children engage in team sports such as soccer and baseball at a young age. And strength training, such as climbing […]

Keeping fit during and after pregnancy is an important part of the entire birth process. Regular exercise during pregnancy can help reduce your risk of […]

To clear your head and do some light exercise, the only thing better than walking is to get out on the water . I am […]

André Rush, also known as Ripped Chef, doesn’t blend in easily with the crowd. An army veteran who worked as a White House chef for […]

If you want to lift weights, going to the gym (or lifting dumbbells at home) is a good place to start. But if you want […]

Lift straps are a must have for a duffel bag if you’re doing heavy deadlift or traction. (And no, straps don’t cheat if you know […]

Ultra-short exercise protocols typically have this life cycle: First, the researcher asks a question that can be answered with an incredibly short workout. They then […]

I used “ego raising” as an insult. Some dude load all the plates onto the bar and do deadlifts with a rounded back? Bend and […]

I decided to see if virtual reality games can give you a good workout , and last week you heard about a few of my […]