Best yoga mats 2023: superb designs for grip, style, and all practices By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes last updated 14 July 23 Find the best yoga mats for home practice, hot yoga, or Pilates. Models include sustainable options, moisture-wicking, and PVC.
I did the Pallof press every day for a week to build my core — here’s my results By Sam Hopes published 7 March 23 This one move could build a strong and defined core, so our fitness writer did it every day for a week.
I did the farmer's walk every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body By Sam Hopes published 7 March 23 This one move could build stronger shoulders, legs, and core muscles, so our fitness writer did it every day for a week.
I trained with Bowflex’s adjustable dumbbells — here’s the pros and cons By Sam Hopes last updated 7 March 23 Our in-house PT trained using the popular Bowflex SelectTech 552i adjustable dumbbells — and here's what she liked and disliked about them.
What is functional training? By Sam Hopes published 27 February 23 What is functional training, the benefits of functional workouts, and five functional exercises to try that are beginner-friendly.
I did sled pushes every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body By Sam Hopes published 15 February 23 You can build full-body strength, muscle, and power using the sled push exercise. Our fitness writer did the sled push every day for a week. Here’s what happened.
I just tried the FitXR workout app on Meta Quest 2 — here's what happened By Sam Hopes last updated 15 February 23 Our in-house fitness writer tested the FitXR fitness app on Meta Quest 2. Here’s her verdict on the metaverse's popular fitness workout.
I did 50 wall balls every day for a week — here's what happened to my body By Sam Hopes last updated 8 February 23 Forget rowing or burpees — the wall ball is a calorie crusher for the entire body. So our fitness writer did 50 a day for a week. Here’s what happened.
I closed my Apple Watch rings for an entire week — here's what I learned By Kate Kozuch published 6 February 23 For one week, I closed my Apple Watch rings every day to earn badges. Here's what I learned.
I added this yoga routine every day for two weeks — here are my results By Sam Hopes last updated 23 June 23 Our fitness writer did yoga every day for two weeks. Here's what happened to her body, and these are some yoga benefits that could improve your fitness.
I just competed at the Hyrox European Championships — here’s what I learned about my fitness By Sam Hopes published 2 February 23 Hyrox tested one writer’s fitness to the next level. Build lean muscle, strength, endurance, and cardio fitness with the world's biggest fitness race.
Forget dumbbells — this 300-rep bodyweight workout hits all your muscles By Sam Hopes published 2 February 23 Test your strength, power, and muscle endurance with 300 reps and these three bodyweight exercises.
Here's what an hour of yoga can do for your body By Sam Hopes published 31 January 23 These are the benefits of yoga and what a regular practice could do for your body.
Amazon just slashed 50% off the Amazon Halo Band — lowest price ever By Millie Davis-Williams published 30 January 23 Amazon just sliced 50% off its Amazon Halo Band fitness tracker, bringing it to its lowest price ever.
Here’s what an hour of Pilates can do for your body By Jane McGuire published 22 January 23 What are the benefits of Pilates and what can an hour of Pilates a week do for your body?
I tried reformer Pilates — here's what I learned about my body By Sam Hopes last updated 26 January 23 There’s a reason everyone loves reformer Pilates, so one fitness writer decided to try it. Here's her results.
Fitbit Charge 5 just crashed to $99 — that’s the lowest price ever By Rory Mellon published 12 January 23 The Fitbit Charge 5 is back down to its lowest ever price in Amazon's January sale — that's $50 off our favorite Fitbit.
I tried jumping rope every day for a week — here’s my results By Sam Hopes last updated 16 March 23 One fitness writer tried jumping rope every day for a week. Find out what happened.
I test fitness apps — and VR meditation app Tripp on Meta Quest 2 blew my mind By Sam Hopes last updated 23 January 23 One fitness writer just tested Tripp VR meditation on Meta Quest 2 — and their mind’s blown
I just tested the most popular fitness game on Meta Quest 2 — and wow By Sam Hopes last updated 16 January 23 Our fitness writer tests fitness apps for a living — and Gym Class VR is the best new Meta Quest 2 workout. Here's how this virtual game produced a real-world workout.