Free Gear Fridays: Polar Vantage M2 Multisport Watch Giveaway
This week, three lucky winners will receive a Polar Vantage M2 Multisport Watch, valued at $300 each!
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Operating Room to Mountains: My Total Knee Replacement Recovery Story
GearJunkie’s Hunt & Fish Editor Nicole Qualtieri had four knee surgeries in 13 months. Here’s where she’s at a year into total knee replacement recovery.
Spice Up Your Interval Training With This ‘One-Minute Cutdown’ Workout
Fartleks can be a fun, stress-free way to get really fit — and they require nothing more than a stopwatch. Whether you’re an ultra-runner, road racer, or track athlete, fartleks offer an effective training tool that you can do over any terrain.
The Best Bike Trainers of 2021
When weather or timing just don’t allow for an outdoor training session, bike trainers give you the inside option. Here are the best bike trainers of the year.
This ‘Legs of Steel’ Workout Will Make You a Faster Downhill Runner
I learned very quickly it takes a lot more than a big aerobic engine to be a good trail runner — it takes legs of steel. These backward hill repeats are your ticket for rock-solid, downhill-running mountain legs.
Simple, Affordable Multisport Watch: Polar Launches Vantage M2
The Polar Vantage M2 is a lightweight, data-rich multisport watch that delivers training and recovery data with an eye on affordability.
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Pilates for Skiers: 5 Moves to Improve Your Strength on the Slopes
Ski season is in full swing, so you may be feeling a few more aches on Monday morning. Don’t worry, there’s a pilates routine for that! Check out five pilates exercises for skiers here.
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The Best Elliptical Workout for Runners: Rolling Hill Simulator
You may not believe me, but the elliptical can be a whole lot of fun if you know what to do. Read on and you may just want to hop on one today.
Decathlon Domyos 500 Exercise Bike Review: Build Strength and Motivation at Home
The affordable, easy-to-use, low-tech Decathlon Domyos 500 indoor exercise bike motivated me off the couch and closer to the recovery my body needs. Read on to see if it’s right for your home gym setup.
Could You Do the ‘Strongman Marathon’? 26.2 Miles of Tire Flips, Burpees, Handstands, and More
Ten Thousand Athlete Michael Miraglia just completed a CrossFit-style feat-of-strength marathon that hurts to just think about.
NordicTrack + iFit Adventure Grant: Announcing Your Grand Prize Winner!
Your votes have been tallied — and the Adventure Grant grand prize winner has been chosen!
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Kitted by Cairn: New Gear With No Commitment
Kitted lets you jump into a new activity or update your closet with this season’s top gear, selected by experts at Cairn. If you don’t like it, return it.
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Better Living Through Data: InsideTracker Blood Test Maps a Healthier Lifestyle
InsideTracker wants to help you reach your health and wellness goals based on your personal data. Save 25% on your unique plan now.
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NordicTrack + iFit Adventure Grant: Vote for Your Favorite Finalist and Win Big!
The finalists have been chosen, and now you decide who wins the $7,500, a NordicTrack machine, and iFit membership. And there’s something in it for you too.
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Kelty CBD Pain-Reliever Review: How Much Help, How Much Hype?
Kelty’s new topicals live up to the brand’s pain relief claims, all while smelling great and not getting you high. But is CBD the key to success here?
The Best Gym Shorts for Men of 2022
Our fitness expert found the best gym shorts for men to fit every budget and workout. Get ready to sweat.
Improving on Industry Standard, Suunto Debuts New Watch Strap Material
In a sea of leather and silicone, Suunto’s new watch strap stands out.
Treadmill Training: Why I Became a ‘Virtual Coach’ Convert
A trail runner finds sage advice in a virtual-coaching program from iFit. It changed his view of what a session on a treadmill screen can do.
Polar Vantage V2 Smartwatch Review: Training Tests Give Greater Fitness Insight
I spent 30 days and nights with the Polar Vantage V2 smartwatch, a featherweight fitness tracker that excels at heart-rate training and recovery data. But the coolest experience happened post-testing.
Effortless Slip-On CrossFit Shoe: Nike Metcon 6 FlyEase Review
If you’ve spent any time in a CrossFit box (aka gym), you know Nike Metcons. Named after the common high-intensity metabolic conditioning workouts that make up much of CrossFit, Nike’s newest CrossFit release is a welcome variation to one of the company’s most popular shoes.
Is This ‘Smart Mirror’ the Key to Your Fitness Resolution? Meet the New iFit-Powered NordicTrack Vault
The NordicTrack Vault brings the gym experience into your home with a next-generation smart mirror and corresponding weights that let you match the instructor’s form during workouts.
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Today’s Bargains: 5 Great Running Steals
Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from La Sportiva, Salomon, and more to save on gear for your next run.
2 Weeks, 21 Million Steps: inov-8, COROS Launch a Giveaway With Big Goals
Think you can run 21 million steps in 2 weeks? It’s impossible — unless we do it together. That’s what inov-8 and COROS are out to prove: We aren’t in this alone.
The Best Kettlebells of 2021
While not as well-known as dumbbells and barbells, kettlebell weights are one of the most versatile and (dare we say it) fun pieces of workout equipment you’ll find. Our CrossFit-loving expert found the best kettlebells of 2021.
Emerging Gear: Portable Gym, AWD E-Bike, and More
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
‘Igloi’ Run Workout: Intense Sprints for Distance Runners
Check out our breakdown of Igloi-style 100s, a short, fast interval training that prevents high levels of lactic acid from accumulating in the bloodstream.
G-SHOCK MOVE: How an Elite Runner Uses His Smartwatch
This spring, we covered the debut of G-SHOCK’s first watch with a built-in heart-rate monitor and GPS tracking, the G-SHOCK MOVE GBDH1000. Now, we’ve connected with an elite mountain runner, Joseph Gray, to learn how he uses the GBDH1000 to train.
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The Best CrossFit Jump Ropes of 2021
Finally dial in those double-unders at the gym with the perfect rope. To help you, we looked around and found the best CrossFit jump ropes on the market. Choose wisely.
Ultrarunner Coree Woltering’s Wave of Success Is Built on Compassion
Outdoor professions are dream jobs for many of us. But they don’t come easy. Follow along as we learn from pro ultrarunner Coree Woltering.
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NordicTrack + iFit Adventure Grant: Win $7,500 and a Trainer of Choice
Set your sights on 2021 and start training for your next epic adventure, compliments of NordicTrack.
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Distance Runners: Here’s the Best Treadmill Workout You Can Do This Winter
Being stuck on the treadmill isn’t all bad news. Spend the winter months getting fitter and stronger than you ever have with this killer treadmill workout.
