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Health
Everything about getting fitter, staying healthy, and understanding your body and mind
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Wrist Wraps and Lifting Straps Serve Very Different Purposes in the Gym
These two accessories actually have completely opposite functions (and "wrist straps" aren't really a thing).
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Answers to All Your Awkward Questions About the Gym Sauna
Sauna etiquette, what exactly do you do in there, and more.
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What to Do If Your Grip Is Giving Out in the Gym
If your hands give out before your back, arms, or legs, try these tips and tools.
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Why You Should Be Running Hill Repeats (and How to Get Started)
Do you want a 2% grade? How about 8%? Here's how to measure that hill, find one near you, and get a good workout on it.
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The Prime Day Sale on Shokz Headphones Is Still Going
The OpenRun (now just the pro), OpenMove, and OpenFit are all on sale...for now.
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Why You’re So Sweaty During Your Workouts, and What to Do About It
You can't control the weather, but here are some tips to handle the heat.
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The Best Prime Day Sales on Fitness Equipment
You can get adjustable dumbbells on the cheap—and much more.
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You Can Actually Get a Discount on the Oura Ring Today
Seriously, these things never go on sale.
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My Favorite Pricey Air Styler Is on Sale for Prime Day (Plus Some Cheaper Alternatives)
Is it finally time you got an air styler? Yes, it is.
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If You Want a Peloton Bike+, Now Is the Time
The Bike+, Tread, Row, and Guide are all on sale for Prime Day, plus accessories.
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The Peloton Bike Is $430 Off (and More Prime Day Sales on Exercise Bikes)
Peloton, Bowflex, Echelon, and Sunny bikes are on sale this Prime Day.
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How to Break Your 'Loops' and Form Better Habits
You can disrupt routines you don't like—if you spot them.
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How to Take Mushrooms
Taking magic mushrooms correctly is more than just popping them in your mouth.
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The Peloton Drops to Its Lowest Price yet As an Invite-only for Prime Day
This is a huge discount on the Peloton, but it's an invite-only deal for Prime members.
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How Oura, Whoop, and Garmin Compare on Measuring HRV
I tracked my recovery with three different devices for three weeks. Here’s what I learned.
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It’s Time to Learn What ‘Core Sleep’ Actually Is
Sleep scientists have one meaning for this term; the Apple Watch has another.
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A Guide to Buying Your First (or Next) Kettlebell
There are so many types—and how heavy should you go?
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I’ve Been Running in a Sun Shirt and Wow, You're Missing Out
It turns out long sleeves are better than sunscreen? I’m as surprised as you are.
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Where Mosquitoes Are More Likely to Transmit Dengue, According to the CDC
Tropical areas are best known for dengue, but some parts of the U.S. are ripe for local transmission as well.