Fitness
The place to learn about everything fitness, from lifting and cardio to how much exercise you actually need to stay healthy.
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What to Bring to the Gym, According to Fitness Instructors
These items will help set you up for success.
What Counts as Cardio (and What Doesn't)
Walking? Lifting weights? Does it matter what zone you’re in? I have answers.
Why 'Couch to 5K' Doesn't Work for Everyone (and What You Can Do Instead)
The popular running program has its drawbacks—but you have other options.
What Counts as a 'Rest Day' (and How Often You Need Them)
Does walking count as rest? What about yoga? And do I really have to take a rest day at all?
What Is Zone 2 Cardio, and How Do I Actually Do It?
If you have the time for it, "LISS cardio" is a cheat code for fitness gains.
Which Is Better: Coros Pace Pro vs. Garmin Forerunner 265
Coros's latest running watch, the Pace Pro, has a big, bright screen that rivals the Garmin Forerunner 265. Is it just as good of a watch on the inside?
How to Win Free Chipotle With the Latest Strava Challenge
One free burrito bowl is pretty easy to snag. A year's worth of free burrito bowls? That you'll have to work for.
Nobody Can Agree on What 'Zone 2' Cardio Is
Zones are based on your heart rate, but each app has its own idea of where they start and end.
What Garmin's 'Recovery Time' Estimate Actually Means
Is it really going to take me 38 hours to recover from this workout?
How to Write SMART Goals That Actually Help You Reach Your Fitness Dreams
SMART goals are useful as benchmarks—but don't stop there.
The First Five Things You Should Do With Your New Garmin Watch
Here's how to customize all those screens that show you data—and turn off the most aggravating features.
SMART Goals Are Overrated
They were invented for managers to better oversee workers, not for self-improvement.
The First Five Things You Should Do With Your Fitbit Charge 6
Including how to get a nicer watch face, and how to turn off the most annoying type of notification.
Seven Ways Gaining Muscle Can Benefit Your Health
Whether you want a muscular look or to avoid one, you should know how muscle changes your body for the better.
A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Weightlifting Belt
Velcro or leather? Lever or prong? We have recommendations.
What 'Cardio Load' Really Means in the Fitbit App
Fitbits and Pixel Watches can tell you your “cardio load”—but what is that, anyway?
Which Is the Better Watch Display, MIP or AMOLED?
Garmin, Coros, and other sports watches are available with two very different styles of screen. Myths abound, so here’s the truth about the differences.
Is the Treadmill or Your Watch More Accurate on How Far You've Run?
How many miles did you really run? Only one of these devices knows for sure.
Which Is Better: Coros Pace Pro vs. Coros Pace 3
The Pace Pro is bigger and brighter than the Pace 3—but there's more to it.
I'm a Runner, and These Water-Resistant Running Shoes Are a Game Changer
Warm, dry feet even during winter weather runs? These are the perfect gift for the runner in your life.