Hitting the Court? We Know Which Basketball Shoe You Should Try Next
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Please Don't Wear Running Shoes for Every Single Workout
While we love a cushy pair of running shoes as much as the next Hoka queen, they’re not your best bet for hitting the gym. “That cushioning is great for long-distance runs, but it’s very unstable and even potentially un
Your Knees and Back Are Begging You to Try a Recumbent Bike
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Pilates Reformers Are the Secret to Getting a Full-Body Workout at Home
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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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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
8 Workout Pains You Should Never Ignore
For the most part, the feelings you get after a workout are good ones—greater mobility, less back pain or knee pain, the belief that you’re a badass human being who can crush anything that may come in your path, among
