The Best Slides Are Better Than Bare Feet
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Try This Fast and Furious Medicine Ball Workout
For versatility, portability, and simplicity, it’s hard to beat the old-school medicine ball. This tough and rugged piece of fitness equipment was touted as far back as 1000 BCE for its purported ability to improve various
Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge health data nerd—so any metrics I can get on those fronts is a huge plus to me. In the past, my device of c
Hiking with Plantar Fasciitis Doesn’t Have to Hurt—These Boots Prove It
Anyone who deals with plantar fasciitis knows the pain that can come from wearing ill-fitting shoes—and that discomfort can be even worse when you’re trying to get through a challenging hike in a bad pair of boots. Since
Here's How Many Calories You Burn During 13 Different Exercises
Losing fat is dependent on creating a caloric deficit, which means nailing at least one (and ideally both) of two scenarios: eating fewer calories than needed to maintain your current weight and burning more calories than you
7 Pairs of Yoga Pants We’re Wearing from Brunch to the Gym
I’m only 29, so imagine my surprise when I realized that I’d witnessed a trend come into fashion, disappear into oblivion, and then reemerge under a new name years later. I’m talking about yoga pants (or as Gen Z likes
9 Oh-So-Comfy Slip-On Sneakers That Podiatrists Love
A neighborhood walk is all fun and games—until you trip on your untied shoe laces and go flying down the pavement in front of seemingly everyone you know. Maybe you’re over trying to unravel seemingly bulletproof knots, o
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
From recumbent bikes to curved treadmills, there’s a tool for every fitness level, capability, and goal. Amanda K Bailey Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with ca
Navigate Your Indoor Bike With This Cycling Glossary
When you’re getting started with indoor cycling, taking time to become familiar with the movement isn’t the only necessary adjustment. There can be a learning curve in terms of the terminology, like all sports and activit
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
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