Physical Activity

Published January 6, 2026 03:41AM I have a runner friend who claims he has to avoid doing too many push-ups, otherwise he starts to bulk up so much that it…

Choosing your pace based on the physiological transition from easy to hard is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows. Photograph by Marcus Smith/August; Illustration by…

As cities and residential areas continue to grow, the demand for accessible, safe, and inclusive physical activity opportunities is increasing. Outdoor gyms placed directly within residential neighborhoods have proven to…

Published January 2, 2026 03:31AM The gym isn’t just a place to get regular cardio or access gobs of strength equipment—it’s also a community. That said, the gym works best…

Published December 30, 2025 03:20AM In the current supershoe era, we hear a lot about which running shoes might make you a percent or two (or three) faster when you…

Published December 29, 2025 03:33AM There can get a point where you’re climbing mountains, navigating rough terrain, or carving fresh pow and feeling good—but not quite crushing it. If that’s…

Published December 24, 2025 07:55PM Maybe your knee twinges every time you sink into a squat. Or the joint feels off when you’re doing step-ups. Maybe you just can’t seem…

Published December 23, 2025 03:24AM My first visit to high altitude didn’t go well. I was at a training camp in the French Alps, and on one of our easy…

The jiggly, quaking contraption is eye-catching—a natural social media star. But is the science behind vibration plates on shaky ground? We dig into the trend. (Photo: Ayana Underwood/Canva) Published December…