Dietitians Love These Energy Gels for a Mid-Run Boost
One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels. As unappetizing as they might be, the best e
OMG, My Whoop 5.0 Flagged ‘Accelerated’ Aging
While the world of fitness trackers may have started out with watches, it soon moved on to other forms: Smart rings like Oura, and now arm bands have joined the chat. One of the most well-known of the latter is Whoop, a weara
Here's What a Marathon Runner Thinks of Lululemon's New Go Further Line
The Runsie also has pockets all the way around the waistband, with plenty of storage for a phone, snacks, a soft flask, and even a rolled-up extra layer. But my favorite feature is the shorts, which are split in the front for
8 Workout Pains You Should Never Ignore
For the most part, the feelings you get after a workout are good ones—greater mobility, less back pain or knee pain, the belief that you’re a badass human being who can crush anything that may come in your path, among
What’s So, Um, Great About the World’s Greatest Stretch?
The name is a bit braggadocios, we know. But the world’s greatest stretch is legit. This dynamic exercise—which involves getting into a kneeling lunge with one palm on the ground, driving the other elbow down toward the g
The Best Pairs of Compression Leggings for an Instant Confidence Boost
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What Kind of Workout Should You Try?
With so many sweaty options out there, here’s a quiz to help you choose the best one for you. Jacob Lund – stock.adobe.com With the temps heating up and the malaise of winter melting away, you might be feeling the urg
A Weighted Vest is the Easiest Way to Upgrade Your Daily Walks
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3 Push-Up Modifications to Try If You Can’t Yet Get a Full One
Sure, the push-up is a bodyweight exercise, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy—in fact, it can be really challenging to master. That’s why push-up modifications (basically, less intense versions of the OG exercise) are s
We’ve Tested Dozens of Lululemon Leggings, But These Are the Very Best
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