Lifting Heavy? A Weightlifting Belt Can Save Your Spine
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Ankle Weights Are the Subtle Strength Training Gear You Need
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Your Knees and Back Are Begging You to Try a Recumbent Bike
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The Wrong Shoes Can Make Your Knee Pain Worse
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Women’s Hiking Pants Don’t Have to Suck—Shop Our Picks
You don’t need a totally separate wardrobe to hit the trails (it’s possible your leggings will work just fine). But for extra protection from the elements, the best hiking pants— bottoms designed to weather wear and tea
10 Hamstring Stretches Your Tight, Achy Legs Will Love
Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt. Fortunately, the best hamstring stretches can be a balm for tight and cranky legs, providing sweet, sweet relief. And that’s something l
Here’s What Fitness Editors Really Keep in Their Gym Bags
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Dietitians Love These Energy Gels for a Mid-Run Boost
One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels. As unappetizing as they might be, the best e
OMG, My Whoop 5.0 Flagged ‘Accelerated’ Aging
While the world of fitness trackers may have started out with watches, it soon moved on to other forms: Smart rings like Oura, and now arm bands have joined the chat. One of the most well-known of the latter is Whoop, a weara
Here's What a Marathon Runner Thinks of Lululemon’s New Go Further Line
The Runsie also has pockets all the way around the waistband, with plenty of storage for a phone, snacks, a soft flask, and even a rolled-up extra layer. But my favorite feature is the shorts, which are split in the front for