Health
Everything about getting fitter, staying healthy, and understanding your body and mind
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An At-Home Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Coming Next Year
You’ll be able to protect yourself (and your kids) from the flu without needles or even a pharmacy visit.
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.
Eight Strategies You Should Use in Almost Any Debate
Winning is easy. Finding common ground takes a little more skill.
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 I Recover From a Long Run During Marathon Training
My massage gun is my closest friend and confidante.
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.
These Brands of Cinnamon and Spices Might Contain Lead
If you have cinnamon or spice blends on hand, you may need to throw them out.
Why It Matters If You Have ‘Dense’ Breast Tissue
The FDA will soon require mammogram facilities to notify you of your breast density.
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.
What Not to Do When Training for a Marathon
I got the blisters so you don't have to.