The Fitness ‘Rules’ That Are Okay to Break
Photo: Atstock Productions (Shutterstock) I’ve learned a lot in my many years in the gym, and beginner-me would be shocked and appalled by the things present-me does during workouts. With…
You Can Actually Do Something About How Clumsy You Are
Photo: Stock-Asso (Shutterstock) We’ve all stubbed a toe, spilled a cup of coffee, rolled an ankle, and dropped a pen in the middle of a big meeting. If you consider…
How Young Is Too Young to Run a Marathon?
Photo: mooinblack (Shutterstock) Recently a family in Kentucky has found itself in the center of controversy for allowing their 6-year-old son to participate in the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati…
What Are ‘Active Recovery Days’ (and How Can You Make the Most of Them)?
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) If you’re just getting started with an exercise program, you know you can’t go hard every single day. Taking a day off between intense workouts is usually…
How Long Is Too Long to Spend on a Machine at the Gym?
Photo: Slatan (Shutterstock) If you’re new to going to the gym, we have a whole guide to the basic, possibly embarrassing questions that may come up in your head. But…
How to Ease Back Into Running This Spring Without Getting Injured
Photo: Kzenon (Shutterstock) When spring sunshine and warmer temperatures begin to tempt us, the roads and trails beckon. After struggling mentally and physically to get our training in during the…
Please Stop Checking Your Heart Rate so Much
Photo: Maridav (Shutterstock) Your heart beats faster when you’re working hard, so it’s a good way to tell if you’re exercising hard enough…right? Well, not exactly. Your heart rate is…
16 of the Most Pervasive Fitness Myths We Busted in 2021
Illustration: Vicky Leta, Photo: Getty Images Here at Lifehacker, we pride ourselves on telling you the real truth about health and fitness—and leaving the bullshit behind. Unfortunately, the fitness world…
How to Start Speed Training Without Getting Injured
Photo: Roman Chazov (Shutterstock) Starting a running habit is hard in the beginning, but also really satisfying—especially when you hit a big goals like running your first 5K or setting…
How to Choose Between HIIT and Steady Cardio Workouts
Photo: Microgen (Shutterstock) High intensity interval training packs a hard workout into a short period of time, which makes it sound like it should be an efficient, superior way to…