Fitness

Outdoor Hazards: Sprained Ankle

Don’t let hidden trail hazards trip you up. Learn how to prevent and treat sprains and strains by following these steps.

Written by Steve Graepel November 06, 2017

‘Hottest’ Places to Play: Strava Launches Global Activity Heatmap

See where people are logging the most miles running, swimming, biking, and generally getting their sweat on.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2017

Focus, Fathom, Flow: 3 Tips For ‘Mindful Running’

Find wonder in daily training, stay cool under pressure, and get in the zone. ‘Mindful Running’ offers insight into endurance sports.

Written by Nate Mitka October 27, 2017

Five Memorable Shares From Strava’s First Billion Uploads

Strava, the social fitness-sharing app, reached its one-billionth activity upload last week. We look back at some of the wildest accomplishments posted among its millions…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 25, 2017

First Look: Thule ‘Chariot Cross’ Modular Stroller

Built with compatibility for multiple outdoor sports, Thule evolves its Chariot line for 2017. The premium stroller allows multi-sport use, from running and cycling to…

Written by Chelsey Magness May 23, 2017

Class Pass: A Gym Membership For The Noncommittal

For those who want fitness classes with variety, Class Pass is a way to hit multiple gyms and save money.

Written by GJ Staff March 23, 2017

Are You Addicted To Exercise? Take This Quiz

Is your exercise routine a healthy habit or a symptom of a potentially fatal disorder?

Written by GJ Staff February 24, 2017

Get High in Bed: How to Acclimatize at Home

When Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington climbed 8,188-meter Cho Oyu in a single ‘lightning’ push last month, they cut out traditional acclimatization entirely. This is…

Written by Alex Kurt November 02, 2016

Downhill, Off-Road, Singletrack … Inline Skating?

Off-road inline skating goes to a whole new level. Is a new style of singletrack riding on the horizon?

Written by Sean McCoy February 17, 2016

‘Manic Training’ A Workout Fit For Everest

High Intensity Interval Training is a booming trend in the fitness world, and how Colorado-founded Manic Training helps Olympic competitors, mountaineers, traumatically injured athletes, and…

Written by Morgan Tilton February 05, 2016

Electronic Recovery: A Shocking Option For Outdoors Athletes

Electronic stimulation helps muscles recover faster. That’s the theory behind the Marc Pro Plus, a recovery machine we test in this review.

Written by Chelsey Magness January 28, 2016

Microsoft ‘Band 2’ Blends GPS With Smartwatch

In our review, the Microsoft Band 2 is an accurate, all-around fitness tracker (with smartwatch capabilities) looking to find its place in the crowded fitness…

Written by Kyle Nossaman January 21, 2016

Real Workouts, Virtual Worlds: Welcome To Future Of Indoor Bike Training

Working out indoors has always been terrible, whether on a treadmill or stationary bike. A new breed of bike trainers that ‘gamify’ indoor cycling is…

Written by Tom Puzak January 12, 2016

Watch: 16 Sports In One Day To Kick Off 2016

While much of the world was sleeping off a hangover, GearJunkie contributors the YogaSlackers crushed out 16 sports on New Year’s Day.

Written by Sean McCoy January 06, 2016

Gym For The New Year? Get To Know The ‘Wildlife’

This hilarious video puts gym-goers under the microscope, Wild Kingdom style.

Written by Sean McCoy December 28, 2015

Your Arms Will Ache Just Watching This ‘Power Climber’

Watch this 23-year-old throw huge dynamic moves and work a campus board like he’s Spider Man.

Written by Patrick Murphy September 09, 2015

Magnetic ‘Pins’ Hold Race Number, Don’t Harm Clothes

A new product aims to eliminate safety pins from the race-day ritual.

Written by Sean McCoy August 18, 2015

The Flaming Slackline

“Spinning fire” takes slackline to whole new level.

Written by Sean McCoy July 17, 2015

Foldable, Non-Stink Yoga Mat: An Outdoorsman’s Review

A new kind of yoga mat, the YoGo is made from cotton canvas and infused with natural tree rubber.

Written by Sean McCoy May 14, 2015

YogaSlackers SlackLine Goes Mainstream

When something shows up on the shelves of Dick’s Sporting Goods, you know it has reached mainstream status.

Written by Eric Lemke March 13, 2015

Stand Up, ‘Surf’ At Your Desk

Hunch over in your office chair no longer! Our editor dishes on his passion for stand-up desks and a new product made to keep a…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 06, 2015

Wireless Earbuds Measure Heart Rate

Blast your tunes and train to your heart rate zone with multitasking earbuds.

Written by Sean McCoy February 16, 2015

Spotify’s Top Workout Playlists

Spotify consulted fitness and music experts to come up with the best playlists for some of the top workout trends.

Written by Billy Brown January 26, 2015

Silicone Bracelet Measures ‘Heart Interval,’ Tells You How To Train

The Jaybird Reign activity monitor tells you when your body is ready for a workout.

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2014

Magellen Echo Watch Interfaces With iPhone Fitness Apps

Put your phone in a pocket and run. A GearJunkie editor reviews the Magellan ECHO watch as an interface for iOS fitness apps.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2014

Going Strapless: Measure Heart Rate With Wrist Band

We review the Mio Link heart rate monitor, which is worn like a wristwatch and connects via bluetooth to smartphones. It also provides a simple…

Written by Sean McCoy July 01, 2014

Columbia Sportswear Puts On Yoga Pants, Buys PrAna for $190 Million

A giant of outdoor apparel has purchased yoga and climbing clothing maker PrAna.

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2014

Race Yourself (Or Zombies) With New ‘Google Glass’ Fitness App

A new “virtual reality fitness motivation” application for the to-be-released Google Glass allows you to literally Race Yourself.

Written by Sean McCoy January 14, 2014

Least-Fit in USA? Oklahoma City Ranks Unhealthiest Place to Live

With high levels of obesity, chronic disease and smoking (and less spending on parks and recreation facilities) Oklahoma City has been the “least fit” city…

Written by Sean McCoy June 19, 2013

‘iPhone-powered’ bike computer runs Cycling Apps with wireless link

Put your phone in a jersey pocket and ride. Advertised to be the first “iPhone-powered” bike computer, the RFLKT product from Wahoo Fitness acts as…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 14, 2013

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