The Best Articles in Fitness

Whether you’re trying to get fit, build muscle, or you’re just tired of the couch, leading a more active lifestyle takes time, effort and determination. Tech Insider explores what will happen to your…

Wise ideas from psychology, behavioral economics, business — and even activism — to get you moving. Excuse #1: “I don’t have the time to exercise.” The fix: You’ve got plenty of time; the trick is …

When we received the stay-at-home order in March 2020 — I live in California — I came out of the gates pretty darn hot. “Embrace not being so busy,” I wrote. “Take this time at home to get into a n…

Put your body to work with circuit training. Here's a beginner-friendly circuit training workouts routine to help you reach your desired fitness level.

Get ready to build serious strength in a matter of minutes.

When many people think of a core strength workout, it immediately brings to mind cheesy ab routines that have run on TV infomercials. This article isn't that.

With the news that the Apple Watch will soon be able to measure VO2max more effectively (they say) than ever, you may be wondering what VO2max even is. It’s a measure of your aerobic fitness, and you…

Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to

Crunches aren't enough...and will bore you to death, anyway.

«Crunches work the muscles at the front of our torso, mainly the rectus abdominis, better known as the six-pack muscl»

Whether you’re self-quarantining, your gym has canceled events as a social distancing measure, or you just want to be cautious, it’s nice to have options for working out besides going to your usual…

How can you hold on to your gains when you can't make it the gym? This article breaks down bodyweight training and how to do high-quality workouts at home.

This guide summarizes the science of efficiently building muscle. It's for men and women.

A slightly poetic take on the meditative virtue of running.

Joe Uhan imparts running advice he would give to his younger self.

Running every day has many benefits, but too much running can also pose some health risks. Learn more about the benefits and risks of running daily.

Have you ever felt that passion for running fire start to dwindle? Do you ever ask yourself, why do I do this?

Science has proven the performance benefits of caffeine and exercise, but companies are now upcycling coffee grounds to weave them into running apparel. Here’s the scoop.

Simple steps to rebooting your fitness and reinvigorating your running goals

Whether you’re running, working out in the gym or lifting weights, the perfect workout doesn’t have you gasping for breath. Here’s why less can be more

Hybrid athletes pump up their hearts and biceps in equal measure

Biotech will offer us longevity, and we can harness downstream "superpowers" to improve key skills and live much better as we age.

«key downstream skills like critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, communication, cooperation, and collaboration»

Is there a minimum amount of exercise you can do to stay fit and healthy?

The first time I recognized that my body should be controlled was when I was eleven or twelve years old. Thanks to some particularly nasty asthma medication, my body was already well on the “after”…

There is more to running than just training your muscles and improving your stamina. It is also a mental sport, and maybe even more so than previously believed.

«In his opinion, what runners refer to as exhaustion has nothing to do with their physical ability to carry on or not. It is simply a matter of deciding to give up.»

A 75-day six-pack programme, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, women-only weightlifting and Couch to 5k: four writers on finding their perfect route to fitness

First published in Like the Wind magazine #32

It’s a popular practice, and research shows it has real health benefits. A new diet that tricks your body into thinking it’s fasting may have similar benefits.