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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Go Ahead, Sit Down on Your Paddleboard
Using a kayak paddle with a "stand up" paddleboard gives you the best of both worlds.
TikTok Myth of the Week: Vibration Plates
Those old-fashioned fat jiggling machines are back.
Why You Should Take a Pre-Run Poop, According to Science
As a new study suggests, pooping before a hard workout or race can act as a performance enhancer.
What to Do With a Trap Bar in the Gym
The "hex bar" is a great tool for deadlifts and more.
You Should Be Paying Attention to Those Smooth Rings on the Barbell
Those smooth spots in the knurling are called the "rings," and they do mean something.
How Baking Soda, of All Things, Can Help Your Workout
Baking soda has many uses—including, yes, as an athletic-performance enhancer.
For Fuck's Sake Please Stop Swinging Light Kettlebells
The whole point of a kettlebell swing is to make your lower body actually do some work.
How to Adjust Your Spin Bike for the Most Comfortable Ride
Use these tests to make sure the saddle and handlebars are in the right place for your body.
The Biggest Mistakes That Beginner Indoor Cyclists Make
Spinning is a great way to get some cardio, but don't overthink these things.
Is Whoop's New Strength Trainer Worth Switching For?
The Strength Trainer seems half-baked, but something good might be cooking.
Why Now Is the Best Time to Find Running Shoes on Sale
New shoes tend to be unveiled in the spring, making this the perfect time to snag a deal on last year's model.
Use This Gesture to Take an iPhone Video Without Pausing Your Music
This little-known iPhone feature lets you record a video without pausing your audio—no secondary app required.
How to Psych Yourself Up Without Feeling Cringe
"I can do it" isn't the most powerful thing you can say.
Go From 'Shy Girl Workouts' to Using the Whole Gym
Here's how to improve your confidence in using the entire gym.
You’re Probably Lifting a Lot Less Than You Could
If you want to meet your goals, lift heavier weights—but do it safely.
Can an App Really Improve Your Mobility?
WodProof, GOWOD, and Pliability all claim to diagnose your mobility issues.
Three Beginner Lifting Mistakes You Can Avoid
If you keep starting over because the routine just never seems to stick, try fixing these things.
The Easiest Ways to Waste Your Money on Running, According to Reddit
Shoes, jackets, and race registrations can be expensive--and useless, if you're not careful.
How to Turn a Bad Run Around
My first run of the season went wrong in every possible way. Here's how I made sure my second run went great.
What ‘Breathe Into Your Back’ and Other Weird Yoga Terms Actually Mean
How are you supposed to fold yourself like a Japanese ham sandwich, exactly?