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Fitness
Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Why everyone’s obsessed with the “marathon of functional fitness.”
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
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Fitness
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
That curved treadmill isn’t quite as intimidating as it seems—promise!
By Cindy Kuzma
Expert Advice
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Take this quiz to discover the best way for you to get moving off the mat.
By Paige Levinson
Fitness
Do You Get a ‘Better’ Workout With an Elliptical or a Treadmill?
Here’s what to consider before you hit that start button.
By Jennifer Heimlich
Fitness
Do I Get a ‘Better’ Cardio Workout If I Go Faster or Longer?
There are benefits to each approach—here’s how to choose which is best for you.
By Jennifer Heimlich
The Fan-Favorite Hydrow Pro Rower Is $400 Off Right Now for Presidents Day
This smart erg is a great entry point for those new to the full-body workout.
By Michelle Konstantinovsky
Fitness
7 Little Things Personal Trainers Wish You’d Stop Doing in Your Workouts
Get the most out of your sessions by ditching these counterproductive habits.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Does Walking Backwards on a Treadmill Actually Do...Anything?
Influencers tout it as the fix for knee pain—here’s what physical therapists say.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
17 Simple Fitness Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workouts in 2025
These tiny tweaks can be game changers for your routine.
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Fitness
10 Reasons to Add Rowing to Your Next Workout
Boost your cardio, strengthen your muscles, and move a whole lot better.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Running
Here’s How Using a Treadmill Compares to Running Outside
Yes, using it still ‘counts’—but there are some little differences to be aware of.
By Cindy Kuzma
Fitness
How a Weighted Vest Can Amp Up Your Walks—And How to Start Using One
It can boost the intensity—and your balance and posture at the same time.
By Jennifer Heimlich
Shopping
The Best Exercise Bikes for Your Tour De Living Room
Power up your home workouts with these expert-approved options.
By Danielle DiMeglio
Fitness
Does Using a Mini-Stepper ‘Count’ as Working Out?
These TikTok-beloved gadgets can get you sweating, but don’t ditch your gym membership just yet.
By Jennifer Heimlich
Fitness
Does Indoor Cycling ‘Count’ as Strength Training—or Is It Just Cardio?
Here’s how hill climbs and sprints compare to squats, deadlifts, and other leg-day staples.
By Jennifer Heimlich
Fitness
The Best Cushioned Treadmills to Soften Every Step You Take
We put the top expert-recommended picks to the test.
By Jennifer Heimlich
Fitness
Does Using a Walking Pad Really…Do Anything?
They’re not exactly mini-treadmills, but they can still offer some benefits.
By Jennifer Heimlich
Step it up
Does Adding Wrist Weights to Your Walk Really Give You a Better Workout?
We asked trainers for the real deal on the viral TikTok trend.
By Jennifer Heimlich