Best Trail-Running Shoes for Women in 2019
From muddy local trails to epic mountain runs, we’ve found the best trail-running shoes for women.
4-Week Fitness: Tough Mudder Launches 30-Day Training Plan
Prepping for a Tough Mudder? Now there’s an official 30-day training program designed specifically to whip you into race shape.
5 Fitness Apps for Running Smarter in the City
Keep these fitness apps in your back pocket to run smarter, safer, and with more motivation.
How to Choose a Good Online Trainer
Working out with a virtual trainer is a common practice for busy fitness buffs. But how do you get a good online fitness coach?
It’s Quittin’ Day: How to Avoid Being a Bad Fitness Stat
Analysis from popular fitness app Strava tells us today’s the day when most people quit their New Year’s fitness resolution.
Work Out With Aaptiv: The Postpartum Exercise App
Like having a personal trainer in your home, the Aaptiv fitness app helps mamas stay fit through pregnancy and beyond.
Fitness & Fantasy Collide in NordicTrack’s New Virtual Reality Bike Ride
Pedal your way through a steampunk fantasy world with NordicTrack’s VR bike with HTC VIVE Focus.
Insider’s Bike: NordicTrack’s Top 5 Features for the Studio Cycle
Trusted in-home equipment brand NordicTrack tells us what to look for when purchasing a modern indoor cycling machine.
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Run Power: Treadmill Is World’s First Grid-Worthy Energy Producer
With the launch of the Verde treadmill, sustainable fitness equipment-maker SportsArt is at the forefront of producing electricity as a byproduct of human exercise.
Performance Metabolic Testing for the Middle of the Pack
Being a middle-of-the-pack athlete doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from high-tech metabolic testing. Our reporter went through the paces to learn more.
Bowflex Max Trainer M8 With AI ‘Coach’: Review
Stay fit using video-assisted workouts and AI training without leaving the house. The Bowflex Max Trainer blends elements of various popular fitness machines to provide a full-body, muscle-searing cardio workout in less time.
‘Rocking’ Bike Trainer: Bkool Smart Air Tilts to Your Workout
This direct-drive bike trainer rocks side to side when you stand and climb, better simulating riding outdoors.
A Doctor Explains How Our Bodies Get Cold
It’s easy to recognize feeling cold in the outdoors — shivering, for example. But how our bodies get that way isn’t as obvious.
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Indoor Cycling ‘Game’ Trainer Raises $120 Million
Tech startup Zwift is getting a big boost to gear up its already popular interactive indoor cycling platform.
Free Fitness for the New Year: Life Time Welcomes Everyone on the 1st
January is the biggest month for resolutions. So Life Time Fitness is letting everyone kick off a New Year’s fitness routine for free on January 1.
Obstacle Race Giant ‘Spartan’ Adds Trail Running Series
With the launch of its 12-race Spartan Trail series, the world’s largest obstacle course racing brand is officially entering the sport of trail running.
Strava ‘Year In Sport’ Reveals Active Trends Around the World
Strava just announced its year-in-review report for 2018. We dug into the data to glean some of the most interesting nuggets about how athletes train and play worldwide.
Lacrosse Ball Massage: 5 Exercises Athletes Can Do Anywhere
A $2 lacrosse ball can work wonders for your body and hasten recovery.
Work Out in Front of ‘Mirror,’ a Futuristic At-Home Gym
In front of Mirror, you can exercise with coaches and friends as well as compete with yourself. But the large LCD at-home gym doesn’t come cheap.
Pro Recovery Tips for the Amateur Athlete
Train smart, rest up, and perform better. Pro adventure athletes share their favorite active recovery tips and tools.
Mobile Gyms: 3 Fitness Apps to Activate Your Home Routine
Nice niche at-home mobile apps are solving some big workout woes: lack of time, equipment, and motivation.
Hard Charging: Jaybird Releases Tarah Pro Wireless Headphones
Jaybird releases its most elite sport headphone to date: the Tarah Pro. The rugged yet lightweight Tarah Pro is the first in the company’s new professional series. We tested them for this first look review.
Inside F45: Will This Workout Become a Big HIIT?
F45 bills itself as the fastest-growing functional training network in the world. A gym just opened in Denver, so I went to see what all the fuss is about.
‘This Is Fitness’: Marathon Champ’s NYC Training Spurs Hashtag Hilarity
Embarrassing moments, exhaustion, and complete fails — if you train hard, you realize #thisisfitness. The relatable hashtag is trending thanks to the comedic stylings of a marathon champ.
Super League Triathlon: Wildest Multisport Series You’ve Never Heard Of
The Super League Triathlon race series is an aggressive, unpredictable, fast, and unconventional take on the triathlon.
Get Fit, Do Good: 7 Active Volunteer Opportunities to Get in Shape
Functional fitness and volunteer vacations are in the cool club this year. So it was only a matter of time before the two merged. Check out these seven opportunities to exercise while volunteering.
7 Secrets for Self-Supported Ultramarathons
Self-supported ultramarathons require perfect gear and preparation. Stage racing veteran Jax Mariash shares her tips for finishing a self-supported ultra.
Mold-Perfect Fit: Decibullz Launches Sub-$200 Wireless Earphones
With safety features for outdoor enthusiasts, remoldable custom fit, and no dangling wires, the Decibullz Black Diamond earphones claim to be an industry first that almost anyone can afford.
Climbing a 14er: 5 Lessons to Remember
Climbing a 14er is an adventure accessible to many people. But it isn’t a walk in the park! Keep these tips in mind whether you’re preparing for your first 14er or just tagging another.
Running Power From the Wrist: Polar Vantage Measures Watts
The Polar Vantage running power display lets athletes now see hard they’re working — a cool complement to standard heart rate tracking.
‘Moosh’ and Weird Ways UTMB Ultrarunning Pros Fuel the Frenzy
Ultrarunning races like last week’s grueling UTMB often attract ultra personalities. And these extreme athletes nosh on some unexpected endurance fuel.