You do not need special socks to be able to pick up a barbell and put it down again. They are not necessary in any…
If you’re a marathon runner (or have been roped into conversation with a marathon runner), then you’ll be familiar…
There’s a certain path through fitness that a lot of us have taken. First you take each workout as it comes: do this…
We’re exploring different types of interval workouts this month, but running and rowing aren’t the only ways to do…
Kids love yoga. And adults love it when kids do yoga because it focuses their minds and bodies, limiting collateral…
Nutrition and healthy eating seems to be all about math—whether you’re keeping track of calories, WW points, or…
All of us sweat, but some of us sweat a lot. Like, seriously, a lot. If you fall into this category, you know how…
Hi friends! It’s “How We Work” week at Lifehacker. I’ve been here long enough that I’ve covered the usual questions s…
If you’re someone who uses your heart rate as a way of making the most of your workout, we have bad news: that…
After a strenuous workout, there’s a certain feeling of pride that comes along with having sore muscles—as if you…
Rest isn’t everything. While you may be tempted to stop exercising at the first twinge of pain, minor injuries can…
We know runners need to stay hydrated; we even chatted about it last week. But what do you do when a small handheld…
The first time I put on real lifting shoes, it was a revelation. My feet were so stable during squats, it was like…
Ever wish your gym had a nice, quiet space where you could do some stretching or bodyweight exercises without having…
Remember last month when a bunch of people got really upset that the billionaire who owns a group of trendy gyms was …
We’ve done running and swimming, so let’s turn September’s fitness challenge focus on cycling. If you don’t have a…
Pop quiz: you want to lift 185 pounds. How many plates do you put on each side of the barbell, and what sizes? If…
Did you swim a lot this August? My own summer was chaotic enough that I’ll admit I mostly stuck to my familiar gym…
If you’re one of the lucky ones who goes to a gym with a sauna, you’ll probably see people relaxing in it after…