Shoe choice can make or break your workout. That may seem dramatic, but think about it: If your running sneakers aren’t up to par or hiking sandals don’t have enough support, every minute of exercise can be pretty unbearable. On the other hand (or, well, foot), a pair of shoes that suits your fit preferences […]
Prime Day isn’t until July 11 and 12, but there are already plenty of deals to shop. In fact, you can find fitness equipment, activity trackers, running shoes, and more on sale at Amazon right now. Whether you’re setting up a home gym or looking for a supportive new sports bra, you should be able […]
But it’s also possible that the method can help you better your time, too. Galloway himself clocked his best time of 2 hours and 16 minutes in the event at the 1980 Houston Marathon when he took 15 to 20-second walk breaks every two miles. As for me, this method helped me shave 11 minutes […]
As an avid rock climber who’s dabbled in all the styles—bouldering, rope climbing, mountaineering—I know that the right gear is key to making every experience the best (and safest) it can be. So believe me when I say: If you have a loved one who spends their weekends scaling boulders, or who just recently joined […]
Pride Month feels just as revolutionary and important as ever. It’s currently happening against a backdrop of an unprecedented wave of anti-trans legislation. The American Civil Liberties Union is currently tracking 491 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, which target trans people or aim to ban or censor drag performances. Many of the bills seek to prevent trans youth […]
But I didn’t really feel that shift translate into postural changes during specific movements; as I watched myself in the mirror during one Pilates class, I still had to actively think about pulling my shoulders back during standing moves like lunges and squats. And the more I wore the bra, the less powerful that initial […]
If you’ve scrolled through Instagram recently, you’ve probably seen fitness influencers trying their hand at impressive yoga inversions like headstands and handstands. But the benefits of inversions aren’t limited to yogis who can balance perfectly still on their head or hands. Any pose where your head is below your heart is considered an inversion, so […]
Warm weather is here, and the woods, mountains, and beaches are calling—so it’s time to make sure you have the right gear to make the most of it. If you find that your tent, camp stove, or hiking boots could use an upgrade, your timing couldn’t be better: There are already a ton of great […]
Cooped up and bored indoors—yet simultaneously stumped over what will bust you from this rut? We feel you, which is why we compiled a list of go-to outdoor activities that will get you out of the house and provide much-needed doses of sunlight, fresh air, and feel-good vibes. Not only can heading outside inject excitement […]
For most of the approximately 262 million sufferers of asthma worldwide, one particularly vexing manifestation of the disease is exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) — asthma symptoms brought on by physical exertion. And even for many who don’t suffer from chronic asthma, EIB is a persistent problem, which poses a conundrum: Your cardiovascular system needs […]