What to Consider Before Buying a Used Peloton
Photo: BrandonKleinPhoto (Shutterstock) When my cheap Amazon spin bike broke, I felt like I should upgrade to something better. But even though I was already following along…
Why Your Hands Swell When You Run or Walk, and What to Do About It
I wear three rings every day—wedding and engagement bands, and an Oura ring as a fitness/recovery tracker. But in the summer, I often find myself taking them…
What to Do After Your First Pullup
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) “Be able to do a pullup” is a common fitness goal, and if you work hard—with negative pullups, inverted rows, and more—someday you’ll…
I Tested Runs With the Flipbelt and SPIbelt so You Don’t Have To
Photo: Beth Skwarecki There are never enough pockets in the world, especially when you are running. Some leggings have no pockets at all; ditto those traditional split-sided…
Your Peloton Might Have a Secret Netflix App
For an exercise bike with a giant screen on it, you would think Peloton would give you an easy way to watch movies while you pedal. But…
Your Training ‘Week’ Doesn’t Have to Be Seven Days Long
How many days are in your training week? If you’re like most of us, seven. But this is because we are tools, creatures of habit, small-minded folks…
Just Go Buy the Weird Padded Cycling Shorts
I’m not a real cyclist, I say to myself as I buy a cheap, basic exercise bike. I’m not that into spinning, I say to myself as…
Your Athletic Peak Is Longer Than You Think
In the world of sports, young athletes get a lot of attention: High school and college teams are full of strong, fast people. Later in life, the…
You Should Add Isometric Exercises to Your Routine
While many types of exercise can be good for lowering your blood pressure, a recent review of studies found that isometric exercise may have the greatest effect….
You Can Still Get Into Cycling When You’re Overweight
Gif: Jim Cooke If you’re overweight, biking might be the ultimate way to get active and get in shape. It’s low impact, so you can get an…