The Right Carbon-Plated Running Shoe Can Help You Snag a New PR
Once reserved for elite runners, the best carbon-plated running shoes are becoming increasingly popular for anyone trying to shave a few seconds—or, if you’re lucky, a few minutes—off your PR. The carbon plate found in
When It Comes to Strong Arms, Nothing Beats Kettlebells
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Ellipticals Are the Underrated Cardio Machine—Shop Our Favorites
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Olympians Say a Home Rower is Worth the Investment
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Puma Sneakers Are Quietly Taking Over Our Shopping Carts
When we set out to find the best Puma shoes, we didn’t know the brand had so many options for running, casual outings, and even weightlifting. Turns out, Puma is a bit of a one-stop shop for all your footwear needs—and a
I’m a Personal Trainer, and These Are the Exercises That Help Me Manage My Chronic Back Pain
Ten years ago Alex Levine, now 36, was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a form of axial spondyloarthritis. At that point he had already been experiencing symptoms like sciatica and back soreness for about five years. Un
This Peloton Instructor Woke Up With a ‘Huge, Painful Lump’ on His Rib—and Began a New Medical Drama
Bradley Rose, 38, is a UK-based Peloton instructor, NASM-certified personal trainer, and actor. He survived a stroke in 2019 and recently went through a cancer scare—and subsequent surgery to remove the benign sarcoma-like
Curious About Zero-Drop Shoes? Try These Pairs First
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No, You Might Not Want to Do 100 Kettlebell Swings a Day—but Here’s How to Crush a Single Really Good One
Another month, another viral TikTok fitness challenge. The latest one? Doing 100 kettlebell swings a day for 30 days. Proponents say that this routine can make you “leaner, stronger, and faster,” in the words of one fan,
Prevent Twisted Ankles with Hoka's Brand New Trail Shoe
When you think of Hoka, you probably think of the brand’s plush, comfy road running shoes, like the fan-favorite Cliftons or Bondis. While it’s true that Hoka pioneered the popular max-cushion shoe trend, those high-stack