8 Smartwatches to Support Your Fitness Goals and Keep You Connected
Smartwatches can help you track your fitness goals, encourage you to incorporate more movement into your daily routine, keep you connected with communication capabilities right on your wrist, and allow you to celebrate milest
3 Fitness Class Red Flags You Should Never Ignore
Your body definitely needs time to prepare before you jump into a sprint, a heavy lift, or anything plyometric (explosive moves that often involve jumping) to prevent injury. And it also needs time to adjust from your car, tr
The Best Socks for Sweaty Feet, According to Experts
Your feet work up a sweat every time you take a rigorous spin class, head out for a run, or simply stroll about town in sneakers. A good pair of socks—ones that are breathable and moisture-wicking—can help alleviate some
7 Reasons Why You Should Do Swim Workouts
Not only is swimming a beloved summertime activity, there are also tons of benefits of swimming. Whether you head for the pool or open water, swimming offers a great full-body workout. It’s an effective way to get your week
I Race Ultramarathons Up to 100 Miles, and I Have Lupus. Here’s How I Train
I missed tons of races due to illness, but because I didn’t meet all the diagnostic criteria for lupus, I was diagnosed with undifferentiated connective tissue disease. In other words, they had no idea what was wrong with m
Get the Intensity Without the Impact With HILIT Exercises
When you think of challenging, time-effective workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) staples — like squat thrusts and tuck jumps — probably come to mind. However, high-intensity low-impact training (HILIT) can
Build Strength and Endurance Simultaneously With Circuit Training
If you’ve ever taken a group fitness class or done an online workout program, chances are you’ve done some form of circuit training. A great way to mix cardio and strength training into one effective routine, circuit trai
Is It Better to Do Cardio Before or After Weights?
“The movement that’s going to require the most attention, effort, technique, and energy—you want to do that first, so you can put all your effort into it,” she says. “If you’re doing the hardest part last, you ris
Get More From Your Workouts by Tracking Calories Burned by Heart Rate
Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and smartwatches, it’s never been easier to track and record your heart rate. But how useful is that information? Very, it turns out. First of all, it’s possible
How to Deal With Knee Pain From Cycling
Cycling — stationary, road, or otherwise — has its pros and cons. On the pro side, there’s the increased endurance and muscle definition. Downsides? The dull achiness that forms at the front of your knee, known as cycli