Stuff These Cute Pilates Socks Into Your Gym Bag, Stat
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Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put
The New Oomy Zen Finally Solved My ‘Always-Sore Feet’ Problem
The Oomy Zen has the thickest stack of Oofoam in the Oofos lineup, so it’s no surprise that putting the shoes on feels so good. Dr. Karthas says that’s also due to the way the foam is shaped in the shoe. The footbed’s h
Understanding 9 Body Fat: Impacts On Your Health
When you step onto a scale, it tells you a number. However, it does not tell you the whole story. Recently, more people across the US are moving beyond simple weight measurements to a deeper understanding of their bodies. The
Do You Know the 4 Types of Body Fat?
Most of us think of fat (a.k.a. adipose tissue) as our body’s kitchen cabinet — a storage system for excess calories that we can dip into if we find ourselves in a pinch, or on a long hike without trail mix. While that is
I've Tested Over 50 Pairs of Running Leggings—These Are the Best
It might seem silly to have pants especially for jogging (shouldn’t any old tights get the job done?). But after you’ve taken on a tough workout in a pair of the best running leggings, you’ll know why specialized gear m
Personal Trainers Share Their Favorite Sneakers for Every Activity
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Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch a
The Best Pickleball Paddles Make Every Shot Feel Satisfying
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport. So if you’re looking to learn or level up your game, it won
Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire…But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes the four-letter words fly (in your head only, of course): Squat! Then…squat pulse! While