Seth Berkman is a staff writer at Wirecutter, covering fitness. He previously covered sports and health for several years as a freelancer for The New York Times. He is passionate about making fitness reporting accessible to people of all levels, whether they’re serious marathoners or first-time gym-goers. He is the author of A Team of Their Own: How an International Sisterhood Made Olympic History.

Latest articles

  • Our three top yoga mat picks, rolled and stacked.

    The Best Yoga Mats

    by Seth Berkman

    After testing 49 yoga mats and using our picks for years, we’ve determined it’s worth investing in a quality mat that will last. The JadeYoga Harmony Mat is our top pick.

  • A few of our picks for best GPS Running Watch, displayed together in front of an orange background.

    The Best GPS Running Watches

    by Seth Berkman and Ingrid Skjong

    After logging more than 600 miles, we’ve concluded that the dependable Coros Pace 3 is the running watch to train and race with.

  • Our three top picks for the best adjustable dumbbells.

    The Best Adjustable Dumbbells

    by Seth Berkman and Ingrid Skjong

    After months of lifting, we recommend the compact, easy-to-use Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set for at-home strength training.

  • Our three picks for best fitness tracker shown next to each other in front of a yellow background.

    The Best Fitness Trackers

    by Seth Berkman

    After putting 46 fitness trackers through their paces—on the move and at rest—we like the reliable, easy-to-use Fitbit Inspire 3.