The Easiest Ways to Waste Your Money on Running, According to Reddit
Running is pretty darn expensive for a cheap sport. In theory, all you need is a pair of shoes, but somehow, you’ll inevitably find yourself spending a ton of money…
How to Wrangle Removable Sports Bra Pads on Laundry Day
Photo: ARTFULLY PHOTOGRAPHER (Shutterstock) Removable pad inserts on swimsuits and sports bras are a necessary evil—but they really are evil. On the one hand, they’re great because they add a…
10 Ways to Use That Strip of Artificial Turf at the Gym
Backward Sled Drags – Loaded Mobility Tutorial Look around the turf, and you’ll probably find a sled (or a prowler, which is a type of sled). You can push or…
Is a Walking Pad Really Better Than a Treadmill?
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) The idea of walking while you work isn’t a new one; we first featured a “treadputer” on this site in 2006. But the idea has returned,…
The Way You Store Cups and Glasses (Almost) Never Matters, Actually
Photo: Olena Gorbenko (Shutterstock) You’ve just washed some glasses, and you’re putting them away in the cabinet. How do you set them down—upside down or right side up? While this…
How to Use Resistance Bands Without Hurting Your Hands
Photo: Tatyana Vyc (Shutterstock) Resistance bands are versatile, portable, and can provide heavy enough resistance for a variety of exercises, making them a valuable addition to your gym bag. Unfortunately,…
The Best Winter Running Gear, According to Reddit
Photo: Maridav (Shutterstock) In theory, winter running is easy: It’s just normal running with extra layers. But sometimes it’s tough to find exactly what layers you need. Fortunately, a bunch…
Negotiate a ‘Boomerang’ Job for More Money and Better Benefits
Photo: Black Salmon (Shutterstock) More American workers quit their jobs in September 2021 than ever before, leading some academics to speculate that “boomerang employees” (a cute name for “rehires”) will…
How to Get Rid of the Scratches on Your Glasses
Photo: GerryP (Shutterstock) Unless you spring for the expensive anti-scratch coating, or take really good care of your glasses, chances are you’ll end up with a few scratches on your…
Can a 30-Year-Old Book Teach a 40-Year-Old How to Skate?
Photo: Joel Cunningham My brain refuses to accept the fact that the 1990s ended 21 years ago—it definitely seems like it should only be 10, right?—and I’m having similar trouble…