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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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How to Improve Your Balance (and Why It Matters)
If you can't stand on one leg for 10 seconds, read this.
Stop Worrying About Whether Fitness Influencers Are on Steroids
You'll never know for sure, and it truly doesn't matter.
How to Do Kettlebell Exercises Without Hurting Your Wrists
Wrist and forearm bruises don't have to be part of your routine.
Why You Should Freeze Your Water Bottles at an Angle
If you're working out in this heat, you're going to want to hack your hydration.
Do These Workouts Next Time You're Stuck in a Hotel Gym
We have 30- and 60-minute options to hit every body part, even if all you've got is dumbbells.
Should You Stretch Before or After Your Workout?
The standard rule is dynamic stretching before, static after--but that's not always the best way.
Exercises 'for Women' Are Sandbagging You
Fitness advice often panders to women. But a good workout is a good workout.
How to Squat Without the Bar Hurting Your Neck
And no, you don't need to use a pad if you don't want to.
How to Spot a Good Hotel Gym (and Avoid the Shitty Ones)
I've become an expert at zooming in on those little photos on hotel websites. Let me teach you.
When to Drop Out of a Race Due to Heat
Crossing the finish line is easy. It's getting to the starting line that really sucks.
How to Use Resistance Bands Without Hurting Your Hands
Some of the best bands come without handles—so here's what to do to make them comfortable to use.
The Fitness ‘Rules’ That Are Okay to Break
Few questions in fitness truly have a "right" or "wrong" answer.
13 of the Best Exercises You Can Do With a Cable Machine
Cables are great for pulling exercises and can do a lot of things dumbbells can't.
The Best Workouts to Do When It's Hot Out
I mean, how often do you get to do hot yoga for free?
What to Do When You Hit Your Weight-Lifting Plateau
Lifting more every week is great—until you no longer can.
Why Pistol Squats Are So Hard (and How to Do Them Anyway)
You need good mobility, balance, technique, and strength—but you can get better at all four with practice.
Actually, Putting Your Hands on Your Knees Is the Best Recovery Position
Here's what research says about the best stance to recover from a high-intensity workout.
Why You Might Want to Shower Before Your Run
If you struggle to get out the door on a hot summer day, a quick rinse could do the trick.
Nordic Walking Is Pretty Badass, Actually
You've been walking the old boring way your whole life; why not try the Nordic way?