Category: Fitness

A spin bike is one of the best home gym investments you can make because it allows you to work on your cardio even when […]

The Mythical “Female Bar”: This is a real type of barbell, but unless you’re into one particular strength sport, you probably have some misconceptions about […]

Most beginners in the gym don’t think about which way the weight plates are facing. But serious lifters have a very strong opinion on this, […]

Dumbbells and barbells, the two workhorses of free weight training, have their benefits. Dumbbells are small; you hold one in each hand. A barbell is […]

There are plenty of great free workout programs out there, and it’s not that hard to find them, especially once you start browsing fitness forums […]

Your heart beats faster when you’re working out so it’s a good way to know if you’re exercising enough… right? Well, not really. Your heart […]

We still have the busiest time of the year for gyms. Most of the people who started with New Year’s goals are still there, and […]

Gym equipment is one of the easiest ways to start exercising. They do not require any special technique, nor do you have to worry about […]

As fitness watches have become more popular over the years, heart rate workouts have become even more accessible—you can just look at your Garmin, Fitbit, […]

When I signed up for this spring marathon, I pictured myself at the end of an easy day of racing: exhausted, triumphant, and comfortable in […]

Returning to training after any physical setback is difficult. You trust yourself to listen to your body, but it’s also tempting to get back there […]

Whenever there’s a task you don’t want to do, there’s a guaranteed way to feel worse: just add a whole layer of guilt and frustration […]

So, you’ve survived your first day in the gym and are ready for the next step – or maybe you’ve mastered dumbbells and machines, but […]

Maintaining a balanced training regimen without burning out in training can be tricky. To make progress, you need to challenge your body, but this can […]

We talk a lot about what it means to start lifting weights or even exercising. But one day you will come to the end of […]

Theoretically, a cool down is part of every workout. Whether it’s a weight training session at the gym or an outdoor jog, you should do […]

Your first day at the gym can be quite intimidating. I remember spending a whole semester in one half of my university gym because the […]

When you squat, there is a right and wrong direction. I know, I know – I have great tolerance for all types and styles of […]

When I first started coaching, I often had to dissuade a new client from despair. They looked at their training plan and were overwhelmed by […]

Competitive sports often require special facilities or equipment, and this is true for most strength sports. Weightlifting (like the Olympics) requires bouncy bumpers and a […]

You can start a new fitness habit right now if you like. You can return to your favorite activities years later. You can even turn […]

Fitness etiquette has undergone significant changes this year. In early 2021, most gyms are still closed due to the pandemic. Together we guided their gradual […]

We are all familiar with some of the accepted rules of gym etiquette. Do not overuse equipment (for example, don’t throw plates as if they’re […]

As the new year approaches, you may be tempted to set some – let’s not call them decisions – goals . Dreams. Plans. January will […]

Here at Lifehacker, we pride ourselves on telling you the real truth about health and fitness – and reserve all the bullshit behind us. Unfortunately, […]

The vacation season can be busy, especially if you are traveling, hosting, or in charge of all of your Christmas shopping. On the one hand, […]

There are many reasons to stay in bed these days. Temperatures are getting colder and COVID cases are on the rise again . If you […]

The Jump Rope is a simple, portable tool that allows you to do cardio workouts in tight spaces. But if you are bored with jumping […]

Getting used to running is difficult at first, but it is really rewarding, especially when you are reaching big goals, such as running the first […]

Running invigorates: the feeling of the wind moving in your hair, your body connecting to the ground under your feet, the opportunity to appreciate the […]

The sweat bandages that were popular in the 80s now exist only as a symbol. Just like a floppy disk lives like a save icon, […]

In college, I knew a girl who studied a lot at the gym. She brought the textbook and put it on the treadmill, and somehow […]

Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York has more than three million graves, the most in the United States. It is also one of my favorite […]

“The thoughts that come to my mind when I run are like clouds in the sky. Clouds of various sizes. They come and go, and […]

The pull-up from the outstretched arm to the horizontal bar is a phenomenal exercise for the back, arms and body. But there are several ways […]

In theory, running in winter is easy: it’s a regular run with extra layers. But sometimes it can be difficult to find exactly the layers […]

If you are looking for an activity tracker, there are many great options, from budget step trackers to full-featured watches. If you’ve decided you need […]

If you’re looking for an activity tracker, there are plenty of great options, from budget step trackers to full-featured watches. If you decide you need […]

Sometimes I like to play a little game that seems popular with those who play sports at home: What equipment would I buy if I […]

High Intensity Interval Training puts a heavy workout in a short amount of time, so it seems like it should be an effective and best […]