Fitness

A bunch of Oreos against a blue background. We tested these snack cookies and other junk foods to see which ones are best as pre-workout fuel.

Is Junk Food an Underrated Pre-Workout?
A yoga class at the East Bank Club, one of the best gyms in Chicago

The 15 Best Gyms in Chicago 

The Latest

C.J. Stroud warms up by passing a basketball to his trainer.

Why Do Athletes Warm Up With Equipment From Other Sports?

Quarterbacks throwing basketballs, shortstops kicking soccer balls. What's going on here?

An illustration of two tennis players fist-bumping. We discuss why tennis friends are so great for your longevity.

The Mighty Fellowship of Tennis Partners

Advantage-everybody: Two men of different generations explain why court friends are forever

A Columbus Crew player kicking a ball against a trippy background.

What We Learned From the Fittest Teams in Major League Soccer

The fitness experts behind the Columbus Crew and the LA Galaxy share the wellness pillars they follow above all others

Cliff Young

Unconventional Workout Clothes Might Be Poised for a Comeback

Turn out leather pants can be athleisure

A pair of Elephant Balls, the grip strength training tool, in front of a picture of the savanna.

This Weird Tool Will Improve Your Grip Strength

"Elephant Balls" make dead hangs extra difficult. We explain how to use 'em.

A group of people exercising at an outdoor fitness park.

How to Take Advantage of Outdoor Fitness Parks

They may not replace your gym, but if you're not using the free equipment at your local park, you're missing out

A catcher for the Baltimore Orioles stretches his leg out to one side. Here's what we can learn from the mobility routines of MLB catchers.

What We Can Learn From the Mobility Routines of MLB Catchers

They've got the most dependable lower half in sports. How do they do it?

A man taking a VO2 max test on a treadmill. Here's why you should take one even if you're not an elite athlete.

What It’s Like to Take a VO2 Max Test (and Why You Should)

They're no longer just for Olympians. Take one today and live more tomorrows.

A muscular man lifting a barbell over his head. Here's how strength training can actually give you youthful skin.

Want Youthful Skin? Start Strength Training.

New research out of Japan suggests going to the gym thickens both muscles and skin

Broadcaster Seth Davis, flanked by gym equipment to his left and the March Madness logo to his right.

Seth Davis Shares His March Madness Wellness Routine

The broadcaster talks long flights, quick lifts and the power of meditation

The Volair Mach 1 Forza pickleball paddle. We tested and reviewed the $180 carbon fiber model.

The Case for a $180 Carbon-Fiber Pickleball Paddle

Volair's Mach 1 Forza is built for the pros. Do you really need one for your pickup games?

The Chirp RPM device, which we tested and reviewed. Is this the right massage device for you?

Review: Chirp RPM Is the Most Unique Massager We’ve Tested

From the folks who brought you the internet-favorite, wheel foam roller

Bellefontaine Mansion in Lenox, Massachusetts, which is part of the Canyon Ranch campus. Here's our review of the wellness retreat.

Life Lessons From a Wellness Retreat in the Berkshires

Canyon Ranch isn't just a getaway. It's a gateway to healthier living.

A man running on a treadmill. Interested in the 12-3-30 treadmill workout? Let's take a look at it.

How to Optimize TikTok’s “12-3-30” Cardio Workout

We like the viral regimen, but there are ways to make it better (and harder)

The Reebok Nano X4. We recently tested and reviewed the latest version of the cult-favorite training shoe.

Review: Reebok’s New Nano X4 Is for Anyone Looking to Get Strong

The "official shoe of fitness" is lighter than ever this year

Woman dressed in all black with purple shoes doing splits on steps

Could a 28-Day Flexibility Program Get Me Back Into the Splits?

How chasing short-term gratification led to long-term wellness goals