Fitness

A lifeguard running across the beach. Here's how to get in shape like a lifeguard.

Lifeguard Shape: Your Blueprint for the Ultimate Summer Body
An original illustration detailing how to simulate altitude training from sea level. We spoke with professor Grégoire Millet to get his expert advice on hypoxic training.

How to Mimic Altitude Training at Sea Level

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Ben Jenkin, one of the stuntmen for Ryan Gosling in "The Fall Guy," after being lit on fire for a scene

What It Was Like to Stunt Double for Ryan Gosling in “The Fall Guy”

Ben Jenkin talks fire burns, being hit by a car and training everyone’s favorite A-lister

Thomas Hart, also known as "Racer Tom," skiing down Mount Ogden at Snowbasin Resort

Meet “Racer Tom,” the 63-Year-Old Ski Resort Folk Hero

Thomas Hart amassed over seven million vertical feet at Snowbasin this season, and he's not done yet

An illustration of tomatoes against a green background. Today we look at the concept of energy density in food.

Do Your Meals Pack Too Much “Energy Density”?

Foods with low energy density can encourage a high-energy life

A smartphone with the Google Fit logo. Google announced it will be shutting down Google Fit APIs by June 2025.

Google Fit API Shutdown Could Impact Your Fitness Devices

The announcement raises a lot of questions

A walking sign-post nailed to a tree.

No Fitness Routine Is Complete Without This Weekly Habit

Work out all you want. Just make sure to walk it out, too.

The Aer Gym Duffel 3, our favorite gym bag. We talk about what makes the design so great, and the fitness essentials we keep inside.

Our Favorite Gym Bag, Plus 7 Essentials We Keep Inside

There's a reason Aer's Gym Duffel 3 has become a cult favorite

A man running up a set of steps at sunrise.

One Surefire Way to Get Strong for Summer

This workout is outdoors, easily adaptable and completely free

A man with a weighted vest jogs through a blurry cityscape. Here's why you should incorporate weighted vests into your workouts.

It’s Time to Work Out With a Weighted Vest

We talk dos and don'ts, a brand to try and a challenging 30-minute circuit

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?

We tested six different snacks, from Oreos to gummy bears, to see if the claims about "junk fuel" are true

A yoga class at the East Bank Club, one of the best gyms in Chicago

The 15 Best Gyms in Chicago 

Whether you want an all-in-one athletic club or a niche boxing or cycling studio, we’ve got options

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