Afraid of the Gym? How to Overcome These Common Fitness Fears
Starting a new fitness habit can be an intimidating prospect. Here are a few ways to overcome your nervousness and hit the gym.
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.
Free Gear Fridays: NordicTrack Percussion Massager Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a NordicTrack Percussion Massager!
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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 the end, and most of them won’t break the bank.
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.
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.
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 your fitness mix.
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 you reach that goal.
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.
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 on gear for your next adventure.
The Best Workout Headphones of 2020
We tested and reviewed the best workout headphones and earbuds of 2020. Check out these top picks for running, lifting weights, and working out at the gym.
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.
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.
The Best Treadmills of 2020: Top Performers for Getting Fit This Year
Our buyer’s guide will help you find the best treadmill for home use, including top picks from NordicTrack, Nautilus, Peloton, and more.
NordicTrack + iFit Adventure Grant: Win $7,500 and a Trainer
Go big in 2020. Start training for your dream adventure trip, compliments of NordicTrack.
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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 2020.
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Peloton Slips, iFit Surges as ‘Connected Fitness’ Hits Fever Pitch
A trend of ‘connected fitness’ has brought screen-based workouts to the mainstream.
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.
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.
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 for this review.
Google Enters Wearable Device Market, Buys Fitbit
Today, Google announced it would acquire Fitbit, a fitness tracker brand valued at $2.1 billion.
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. Short for ‘cannabidiol,’ CBD is long on potential benefits.
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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, and their gear, in tip-top shape.
Free Gear Fridays: Polar Ignite Fitness Watch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive an Ignite Fitness Watch from Polar!
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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 the first time, it will offer solar charging in 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 running. This is our first look.
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 help you.
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.
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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 plastics you release with each cycle.
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Free Gear Fridays: cbdMD Product Package Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a set of CBD products from cbdMD, retailing at $500.
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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 what you should know if you want to try it.
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