Spin class is not for the faint of heart—or the unprepared. Among the heart-pounding playlists, the flashing neon lights, and the hyperactive choreography, you’ll want gear that keeps you comfortable and locked in. From cycling shoes that can keep pace with your power intervals to reusable water bottles that won’tContinue Reading
The internet’s collective wisdom says that you should replace your shoes somewhere between 300 and 500 miles. However, this decades-old rule of thumb is based on a few limited studies and general advice from brands. New foam varieties, outsole rubbers, and upper technology means it’s now harder to offer blanketContinue Reading
The 1,462 days of January are finally behind us. Chances are, you’ve probably already canceled that gym membership you signed up for in the midst of a “new year, new me!” haze, and the thought of going for a run when—in much of the northern hemisphere, at least—it’s cold, gray,Continue Reading
Testing fitness gear for WIRED means I work out six days a week, sometimes twice daily. So when I got my hands on the PowerDot 2.0 Duo, I was excited to see whether it could ease my post-workout soreness. At-home devices like this aim to commercialize medical technology that wasContinue Reading
Sitting at your desk all day is literally a pain. It’s bad for your mental and physical health and slowly turns you into a hunched-over keyboard gargoyle. You could take walking breaks away from your screen, but even then, you’re still spending a lot of the day on your butt.Continue Reading
Amazfit’s partnership with Hyrox, the newest trendy CrossFit competitor, is also front and center, from ads within the app to a top suggested workout on the tracker. I paid extra money for a subscription to Wild.AI ($6 per month), the program that lets women optimize their workouts according to theirContinue Reading
Recognising the benefits of pole dancing in building strength and flexibility, Ms Tan saw it as an ideal activity for cancer survivors and their supporters, as well as seniors aged 55 and above. The exercise is especially valuable for breast cancer survivors, as it helps build the upper body strengthContinue Reading
