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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If You Hate Running, Try 'Rucking'
Weighted walks are a great cardio alternative.
The Merach S26 Is an Impressive (and Affordable) Exercise Bike
You can often find this exercise bike for under $200.
Which Should You Believe After a Race, Your Official Time or Your Watch?
Sorry, but your smartwatch might be lying to you.
I Rated the Top Three TikTok 4-2-1 Workout Routines
There's no single "4-2-1 workout." It's a lot vaguer than that.
Fitbit Premium Members Can Access Free Peloton Classes
The two companies have announced a partnership, and the videos are live in your Fitbit app.
I Tried the Kettlebell Ladder Workout, and I Have Opinions
It's a great 30-minute workout, but you have to plan it right.
How to Keep Your Gym Gear From Stinking
You clothes don't have to reek, and neither does that shaker bottle.
Should You Work Out Even If You're Sleep-Deprived?
Rest is important for gains—but not as important as you’d think.
How Deep Should You Squat?
Most people should squat "to parallel," but there are times for going higher or lower.
Why You Should Keep a Paper Training Journal (and How to Set One Up)
A training journal you can hold in your hand is much better than one that only exists in the cloud.
The Best Calf and Ankle Stretches to Help You Squat
The better your dorsiflexion, the deeper your squat.
I Tried the ‘Sugarcane’ Workout, and Now I Understand Why Nobody Does It
The Huberman-famous protocol promises to gamify your interval training, but the rules seem to make it worse, not better, than standard interval workouts.
How Fitbit’s Readiness Score Works (and Whether You Should Pay Attention to It)
The readiness score is rolling out to Fitbit and Pixel Watch users, even on free accounts.
Why Pistol Squats Are So Hard (and How to Do Them Anyway)
They take mobility, balance, technique, and strength—but you can get better at all four with practice.
Despite Its Drawbacks, Strava Is Still the Best Running App
No other running app can beat Strava's social and mapping features.
Why You Should Pay Attention to the Smooth Rings on a Barbell
What those smooth spots in the knurling mean for your bench press (and other lifts).
How to do a Norwegian 4x4 Workout (and Whether It's Worth the Hype)
This interval workout is a great one for improving your VO2max, but it's often misunderstood.
You’ll Never Know How Accurate Your Fitness Tracker Is, and That’s OK
Science doesn't get a fair chance to study devices before they become obsolete.
How to Get Fit Without Spending a Ton of Money
Clothes, gym memberships, and equipment expenses can add up—but cheap or free alternatives work just as well.
What Are ‘Zone Minutes,’ and Why Does Fitbit Sometimes Double Them?
This exercise metric matches up, more or less, with the U.S. exercise guidelines.