fitness
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The Real Cost of a Peloton
Like anyone who was about to drop over $US1,000 on something, I did my research before I got my Peloton to find out precisely what the bike and a membership to stream classes for it would cost me. The home-based fitness giant is straightforward about that on the Peloton website: A basic bike is $US1,445…
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Here’s How Long You Should Rest Between Workout Sets
A typical strength- or muscle-building workout happens in sets. You lift the weight a certain number of times (“reps”), then you put it down for a quick rest before going again. But how long should that rest be? The answer will depend on a few factors, including the purpose of the workout. There are legitimate…
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How to Make Running Fun, According to Reddit
A running habit benefits your heart health, your mental health, your calorie burn, your muscles, your lungs, and much more. Great—so lace up your shoes! What’s that? You find the act of running boring? Well, to spice things up a bit, I’ve collected recommendations to make running more fun from Reddit (and thrown in a…
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Here’s the Problem With Committing to an At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine
I tried an at-home Reformer Pilates bed for three months, here’s what it was like and who the machine is perfect for.