Health
Everything about getting fitter, staying healthy, and understanding your body and mind
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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.
Why You Should Think of New Habits As Skills
Most of the routines you want to build are actually skills that take work to develop.
This Free Fill-in-the-Bubble Calendar Makes Tracking My Workouts so Satisfying
Thank you, Propelissa, whoever you are.
Here's Which Cancers Are Linked to Alcohol, and How Much Drinking Increases Your Risk
It is rare that scientists will come right out and say that something causes cancer, but here we are.
What the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ Is (and What Studies Really Say About It)
It calls for plenty of veggies, fish, and olive oil—and here's how to actually follow it.
There's No Such Thing As the 'Best' Diet
Every year, you'll see rankings of the "best" and "worst" diets. But there's no such thing.
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.
How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Count up your minutes per week and compare them to these guidelines.
What Garmin's 'Recovery Time' Estimate Actually Means
Is it really going to take me 38 hours to recover from this workout?
How Bone Conduction Headphones Work (and When You Should Use Them)
Yes, they really do send sound through your bones. And yes, they're safe.
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.
How I Use ‘Penalties’ to Actually Stick to My New Year’s Resolutions
One way to actually stick to your goals in 2025 is to raise the stakes.
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.
This Ridiculously Detailed Spreadsheet Has Helped Me Stick to My New Year’s Resolutions for Five Years
There are tangible benefits to tracking everything you do.
Use These Apps to Track All Your New Year’s Resolutions
Whether you want to spend more time in the gym or with your family, here are the best apps for your 2025 self-improvement plan.
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?