Fitness
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The Best Ways to Find a Running Track Near You (and a Beginner’s Workout to Try)
Yes, you can (probably) run on a local school track—here's what to do when you get there.
How to Do Strength Workouts on a Garmin Watch
Garmin’s strength workouts have some cool features, but can be confusing to set up at first.
Why a Chest Strap Is the Best Way to Track Your Heart Rate During Exercise
Chest straps are the most accurate, and can be used with or without a smartwatch.
The Best Stretches for a Stiff Lower Back
Try the cat/cow and a few lesser-known stretches to give your back some much-needed mobility.
Which Is Better: Coros Pace 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 265/265S
The Coros costs about half as much, but has many of the same features. Is it the better buy?
How Much Stretching It Takes to Make You More Flexible, According to Science
Including weekly targets, and a secret to unlock some of your flexibility within minutes.
I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, and These Are My Favorite Fitness Sales That Are Still Live
There are great sales still going on Powerblock, Bowflex, Peloton, Theragun, Rogue, NordicTrack, Hydrow, Bowflex, Speedo, and more.
These Cyber Monday Deals Are Still Going on Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches
Cyber Monday is extended for these deals from Fitbit, Apple, Garmin, Whoop, Oura, Samsung, and more.
Some Fitbits Are Still at Their Lowest Prices Ever After Cyber Monday
Many Fitbits are still at their all-time lowest prices, up to 50% off, after the Cyber Monday sale.
The Best Garmin Watch Deals That Are Still Live
Venu, Vivoactive, and Instinct watches, plus pretty much everything in the Forerunner line, are still on sale right now.
The Oura Ring (Gen 3) Is Still on Sale After Cyber Monday
The generation 3 Oura ring is available for as low as $249 today.
My Favorite Gym Bag Is Still on Sale After Cyber Monday
The Adidas Defender is a classic duffel that comes in Small, Medium, and Large sizes.
Which Is Better: Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. Garmin Forerunner 265S
Same watch, just different sizes—right? Here are the differences you might not realize.
Which Is Better: Peloton Bike vs. Peloton Bike+
The Bike is good enough for most of us, but the Bike+ has some pretty sweet upgrades.
You Can Get a Whoop Band With a 12-Month Subscription for $199
The Whoop band is a better activity tracker than Oura, cheaper than Oura, and cheaper than its usual price during this Black Friday sale.
What Personal Trainers Can and Can't Do (and How to Pick the Right One)
if you're new to the gym and feeling clueless, a personal trainer may be a good idea. But first, know what you're signing up for.
Strava’s API Changes Could Kill a Lot of Great Training Apps
Superstar running/cycling app Strava is screwing things up for many third-party tracking apps.
All the Different Bars at the Gym, Explained
Which ones weigh 45 pounds? Is that thinner one a women's bar? Your questions, answered.
Which Is Better: Pixel Watch 3 vs. Garmin Vivoactive 5
Fitbit is steering people toward the Pixel fitness watch, but a Garmin may be the better alternative.
What to Wear to Run in the Cold
The best socks, jackets, and more—and how to dress based on the temperature outside.