Fitness

10 High-Tech Adventure Gadgets to Watch in 2020

From fitness trackers to burly batteries, adventure in the outdoors will be more technologically advanced than ever in 2020.

Written by Bryon Dorr January 20, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: NordicTrack Percussion Massager Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a NordicTrack Percussion Massager!

Written by GJ Staff January 17, 2020

Triathletes Swear by This Weird, Useful, Cheap Gear

Veteran triathletes swear by some seriously weird non-triathlon-specific gear. These picks can improve your chances of killing it in the race or feeling better at…

Written by GJ Staff January 16, 2020

Too Fast? This Record-Breaking Shoe May Get Banned

News sources are reporting that the controversial Nike Vaporfly is indeed an unfair advantage to runners.

Written by Mary Murphy January 15, 2020

5 Winter Activities That Are Better Than CrossFit

You know what’s cheaper than a CrossFit gym? Going outside. And these five fun winter activities can help you reach those same fitness goals.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 15, 2020

5 Fitness Accessories to Motivate Indoor Winter Workouts

In the dead of winter, motivational gear may be the only way to keep some training goals alive. Here are five accessories worth adding to…

Written by Julie Kailus January 14, 2020

Top Picks: Best New Fitness Tech at CES 2020

The key to the fitness of tomorrow is to keep you entertained and motivated. And now, there are more products than ever before to help…

Written by Bryon Dorr January 14, 2020

10 Tips for Better Indoor Training

Wonky winter weather and unexpected time crunches mean we all exercise inside sometimes. Here are some ideas and suggestions for better indoor training.

Written by Julie Kailus January 13, 2020

Today’s Bargains: 3 Can’t-Miss Gear Sales

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from Brooks, Granite Gear, and California Cowboy to save…

Written by Mary Murphy January 10, 2020

Treadmill’s Life-Size Screen Brings Real-World Coach to Your Home

The Amazfit HomeStudio, a connected-fitness home studio composed of a treadmill and smart screen, debuted at CES 2020 this week.

Written by Mary Murphy January 08, 2020

Smart Soles: NURVV Creates Biometric Inserts for Running

A wearable technology company called NURVV just announced its launch of NURVV Run — smart insoles that connect to an app to help you run better.

Written by Mary Murphy January 07, 2020

Gear Guide: Meet Your Fitness Goals in 2020

It’s time to start planning for new adventures, training, and making a few New Year’s resolutions. Get fit, stay motivated, and get after it in…

Written by GJ Staff December 20, 2019

Peloton Slips, iFIT Surges as ‘Connected Fitness’ Hits Fever Pitch

A trend of ‘connected fitness’ has brought screen-based workouts to the mainstream.

Written by Mary Murphy December 13, 2019

Have an FSA? Use It Before You Lose It

Use your Flexible Spending Account to buy bike trainers and ski goggles when your doctor recommends it.

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2019

Nike Vapor Goggles Review: Great Comfort & Visibility

Built to create ‘less drag and more speed,’ the new Nike Vapor Goggles could change the way you swim. We put them to the test…

Written by Chelsey Magness November 01, 2019

Google Enters Wearable Device Market, Buys Fitbit

Today, Google announced it would acquire Fitbit, a fitness tracker brand valued at $2.1 billion.

Written by Mary Murphy November 01, 2019

CBD Athlete’s Guide: When & How to Use Different Forms of Cannabidiol

There are many chapters in the athlete’s bible: hydration, recovery, healthy diet, correct training, etc. But now a new one is being written — CBD.…

Written by GJ Staff September 19, 2019

College Students: How to Keep Outdoor Gear Organized in Your Dorm

Kids and not-so kids alike are back at school this month. The adventure-minded college-bound would do well to heed these pointers on keeping their room,…

Written by GJ Staff September 18, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: Polar Ignite Fitness Watch Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive an Ignite Fitness Watch from Polar!

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2019

Garmin fenix 6: Iconic Sports Watch Now Solar-Powered

The Garmin fenix line of watches has been a stalwart fixture at starting lines of major races around the world for a decade. But for…

Written by Sean McCoy August 29, 2019

GORE-TEX T-Shirt? INFINIUM Performance Fiber Makes It a Reality

With the INFINIUM branding, Gore moves past its venerable waterproof roots. The most ubiquitous name in outdoor materials technology made the Breeze INFINIUM Shirt for…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 12, 2019

The Best Way to Find New Adventure: How to Use Strava’s Global Heatmap

With billions of routes logged and trillions of GPS points, Strava owns the largest library of outdoor activities in the world. Here’s how it can…

Written by Andy Cochrane June 11, 2019

Singletrack Mind: Why This Insta-Famous Mountain Bike Pro Craves More Yoga

Professional mountain biker Hannah Barnes has carved out a happy, active, almost off-the-grid life in Scotland. And we want in.

Written by GJ Staff June 03, 2019

700,000 Stray Microfibers From One Wash? Icebreaker ‘Tees for Good’ Break the Cycle

Doing less laundry sounds pretty great. Icebreaker’s ‘Tees for Good’ campaign is trying to help you reduce the time you spend washing clothes and the…

Written by GJ Staff May 31, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: cbdMD Product Package Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a set of CBD products from cbdMD, retailing at $500.

Written by GJ Staff May 24, 2019

13 Burning Questions Athletes Have About CBD

Cannabidiol, known widely as CBD, is confusing stuff. But, anecdotally, it’s proving effective at fighting inflammation for athletes and active people in general. So here’s…

Written by GJ Staff May 23, 2019