We may earn a commission from links on this page. Running is more popular than ever, and with an influx of new runners comes an influx of influencers offering up their advice—some of it helpful, […]
Meredith Dietz
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Nike Run Club app is a longtime favorite for many runners, and for good reason. It offers GPS tracking, guided runs led by coaches […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I spent the last month testing and reviewing the Garmin Forerunner 970, and my biggest disappointment (one of only a few) was that I couldn’t […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Today, Whoop furthered its quest to become a comprehensive, one-stop health platform. Since last fall, Whoop members have had access to the Advanced Labs blood […]
If you’ve ever started a new workout routine with the best intentions only to find yourself skipping sessions by week two, you’re not alone. I’m the type to get trapped in the same cycle of […]
Last week, one of my meekest, weakest friends (said with love) asked me to go boxing with her. This may have been wildly out-of-character for her, but for me, it confirmed a trend I’d already […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In the past few years, I’ve gone from being a defiant minimalist runner, to becoming a humble fan of Garmin’s most entry-level running watch, to […]
Running influencers are nothing new, but some of us plugged into the online running scene have noticed a shift lately. When I am drawn in by a caption that reads “my 5K race-day routine 🏃♀️ […]
I’ve written before about various software tricks to nudge a smartphone toward dumb-phone territory: stripping the home screen down to essentials, enabling greyscale mode, scheduling downtime windows. I tried all of it, and for a […]
The StairMaster may be having a moment, but straight-up stair running has been around forever. As a runner myself, I know real-world stair workouts are one of the most effective and accessible training tools out […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sleep scores may be one of the most-checked metrics in wearable health tracking, but the companies behind them haven’t agreed on a shared language. A […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’ve been eyeing a Whoop fitness tracker but unsure about the membership cost, your Chase Sapphire card might be about to make that decision […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Garmin Forerunner 970 is the newest and best Forerunner watch (aka Garmin’s flagship running watch line). It’s an improved version of the Forerunner 965, […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT (that’s April 1 at […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You don’t need a sprawling home gym to stay in shape. What you need […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight, but there’s still time to take advantage of […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is nearing its end, but there’s still time to take […]
In recent days, travelers have faced the highest wait times in TSA history, “with some wait times greater than 4.5 hours,” said the agency’s acting chief, Ha Nguyen McNeill, in a testimony before the House […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I dream of building out a garage gym one day, but for now, I’m […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I do not like cleaning; my roommate, however, loves it. A good cleaning gadget […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you work out at home, investing in some adjustable dumbbells is a no-brainer. […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Fitness watches aren’t always known for being polite, but I do know of one […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When you’re shopping around for a massage gun, you want to focus on features […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A while back I switched to running while wearing bone conduction headphones (BCH), and […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re dedicated enough to have a home gym, there’s no reason you should […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Rowing is my latest fitness obsession. A good workout on a rowing machine can […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Running is one of the simplest workouts a person can do—and unless you have […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been searching for an affordable running watch, one of your best options […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sleep tracking apps promise better rest through data. But what happens when the pursuit of a perfect score keeps you up at night? For a […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cardio zones aren’t real—not in the way your fitness app makes them sound, anyway. Yes, heart rate zones are a way to describe how hard […]
If the cost of signing up for a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder has ever given you pause, good news: You can now use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin has finally launched an official WhatsApp integration for its watches—and this time it’s the real deal. Unlike the limited functionality that existed before, you […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Scroll through r/Garmin, r/ouraring, or r/whoop and you’ll find threads from users debating the merits of pairing devices. Common combinations include a GPS smartwatch like […]
Running gives you a lot of things: Stress relief, personal records, chafing—the list goes on. In fact, you can add “butter” to that list right now. Running content creator Libby Cope has gone viral not […]
Runna is one of the most talked-about training apps in running communities, and Strava’s acquisition of the platform earlier this year only cemented its status as the go-to tool for runners who want structure without […]
Whether you’ve just unboxed your first running watch or you’ve been logging miles with one for years, there’s a good chance you’re only scratching the surface of what it can do. Beyond simply tracking your […]
Before the better-known Strava lawsuit against Garmin grabbed headlines last year, Suunto had actually sued Garmin first. In September, Suunto and their parent company Dongguan Liesheng quietly filed suit against Garmin over five patent infringement […]
Last week, the athlete training platform TrainingPeaks launched GPXplore, a new feature that lets you import any GPX route and ride it virtually. If you can pull a GPX from Strava, Garmin Connect, Komoot, or […]
TikTok is entertaining, addictive, and full of hidden features that can make the experience way more enjoyable—not to mention safer. Because for all its charms, TikTok is something of a privacy nightmare. The app’s ownership […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The greatest regret of my life is choosing to take French in high school. Don’t get me wrong, I find French beautiful, and I was […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazfit’s T‑Rex Ultra 2 has landed—a bigger, brighter, tougher, and significantly more expensive outdoors watch. At $549, this is Amazfit’s priciest smartwatch ever, a rugged […]