Category: Fitness

I recently experienced a shocking change in my running preferences: I no longer dread the treadmill. What changed? First, the poor air quality left me […]

When it comes to home exercise equipment, one question haunts both apartment dwellers and caring homeowners: Will it drive my neighbors crazy? Having tested the […]

I discovered spinning ten years ago and later became certified to teach it myself . I haven’t paid much attention to other types of group […]

A few years ago, if you knew someone who was into strength and speed, called themselves a “hybrid” athlete, or spent a lot of time […]

I have never been a natural athlete. I didn’t play sports as a child, I never enjoyed working out, and it was only as I […]

Buying a new piece of fitness equipment is exciting (if you know what to look for ), but then comes the real challenge: the actual […]

If you’ve noticed that your Fitbit sleep score has dropped dramatically, don’t panic, and definitely don’t assume that you have insomnia. Fitbit appears to have […]

Garmin dominates the running watch market, even as runners increasingly have other options to choose from, including Suunto and Coros . I’ve long been a […]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m not a woo-woo or mindfulness fanatic, but I do enjoy the meditation classes that Peloton […]

When Whoop 5.0 and MG launched in May, one of the most exciting new features was Healthspan, which lets you assess your body’s aging process. […]

Buying a new piece of fitness equipment is exciting (if you know what to look for ), but the real challenge is making it a […]

I woke up this morning after my first night with the Garmin Index , and so far it’s lived up to my expectations — incredibly […]

Echelon has essentially rendered thousands of its home gym machines useless without an internet connection and a monthly subscription, in a move that highlights all […]

Make a cup of tea for a friend who left too soon: Peloton has stopped selling its Guide device. You may not have heard of […]

After years of training in the summer sun, I’ve become a sunscreen connoisseur. I use this face stick, this hand cream on short runs, this […]

Knowing how to eat properly is critical for endurance athletes—ask me how I use Gu to run marathons . However, it took a lot of […]

Apple’s new Workout Buddy feature is intriguing: a voice from your Apple Watch encourages you and shows you stats as you work out . But […]

From adjustable dumbbells to mini cardio machines and full-body vibration plates , social media is awash with equipment that looks amazing in 30-second videos. But […]

Running in the summer is challenging. Runs get longer (for the same mileage) because the heat slows you down , and you also need more […]

If you’re setting up a home gym, the first thing you’ll need is a set of dumbbells . While I’m a big fan of adjustable […]

After six years of training for marathons, I’ve experimented with headphones on many occasions. Sometimes I’ll listen to a hyped playlist, sometimes to a podcast, […]

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 starts shipping today, and I just received the Watch 8 Classic to begin reviewing. We’ll have to wait a bit […]

Coros, the maker of great running watches that rival Garmin in functionality and accuracy , has announced a number of updates that include voice alerts, […]

If there’s one thing I like about my treadmill , it’s that it’s larger than most treadmills. While most treadmills are significantly smaller than the […]

I make time to work out every day, usually using a Peloton Bike and the Peloton app , but I’m not sure I’d consider myself […]

As someone who’s logged thousands of miles on roads, trails, and roads training for marathons, you might think that my favorite workout always involves running. […]

From 1969 to 2025, the idea of vibration training as a way to achieve fitness has never gone away. Whatever form they take, vibration platforms […]

When walking pads became trendy , I admit I had mixed feelings. For those unfamiliar, a walking pad is essentially a thin, perfectly foldable treadmill […]

I used to be a big proponent of distractions during workouts, especially cardio, which can be long and feel tedious. While I’ve recommended this approach […]

As someone who has completed six marathons and regularly runs, I was healthy skeptical about the Merach mini stepper . The device has been making […]

Last April, Strava acquired Runna, combining one of the most popular fitness communities with one of the best training platforms for runners. Runna’s founders initially […]

When I first unboxed my Merach Mini Stepper and Merach Stepper (the latter still on sale after Prime Day), the manufacturer’s claims of “quiet operation” […]

I stumbled upon something interesting while digging through my Peloton profile: the ability to “upload workouts.” It’s an innocuous little button that shows up on […]

When Whoop introduced new hardware and membership levels in May, one of the devices was called MG, which stood for “Medical Grade.” Among the big […]

Exercising in the heat can be downright unpleasant or downright dangerous, depending on the weather, and there’s a great way to tell which day it […]

We’re finally starting to see the results of Strava’s acquisition of Runna , and the news isn’t good. Strava recently announced that it would be […]

With a new update to the Peloton app, you can now more easily engage with the teams you’re in by sending class suggestions directly to […]

I spend as much time as possible traveling during the summer, which is great for my mental health but can make it a bit difficult […]

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