Tag: Fitness
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What wellness looks like in 2026 (according to the data)
It’s fair to say we’re all a little fed up with wellness trends that don’t actually do us any good – or, worse, can be downright harmful. Pills our bodies don’t need, impossible expectations around weight loss, or the pressure to go hard in the gym every day. Wellness in 2026 has quieted down. The…
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Run-tested: the best running shorts for this summer
If you’re a runner, you know when shorts start to fall short of expectations. They might appear well-designed: streamlined cut, flattering fit, even structured enough to disguise the aftermath of a wild Saturday night. But once you start moving, the issues kick in: they ride up, trap sweat, cling in places they shouldn’t, and become a distraction…
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Run-tested: Is Shokz OpenFit 2 the new gold standard for runners’ earphones?
If you’d asked me a few months ago what kind of earphones I’d take on marathon training runs, I probably would have muttered something about “whatever’s already charged”. But running has a way of making you care deeply about the details. Blisters, bounce, sound quality, whether you can still hear traffic; it all matters when…
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What is a fartlek run? The speed strategy runners love
If you’ve spent any time around runners, you may have heard the term fartlek tossed around—often followed by a stifled laugh. And fair enough. The word sounds like a punchline. But behind the jokes is one of the most effective (and surprisingly fun) running workouts out there. So, what exactly is a fartlek run? How…
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How to warm up before cardio
Whether you’re lacing up for a 10K or trying to shake off the desk-job stiffness with a quick cardio burst, the warm-up is your not-so-secret weapon. Done right, it’ll boost your performance, reduce your risk of injury, and even make your workout feel easier. Still, many people skip it entirely—or just wing it with a…
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How to train like a marathoner, according to world record breakers
Last weekend, the London Marathon proved once again why it’s one of the world’s most captivating sporting events. Among the many highlights, we witnessed the Ethiopian athlete Tigst Assefa shattering the women’s-only marathon world record with a time of 2:15:37. But behind the glory of the finish line is something far more interesting: the training…
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We worked it out: these are the workouts you really need
We all know that regular exercise is essential for good health, but what kind of workouts does your body actually need? Should you be lifting heavy weights every day, or pounding the pavement until your trainers give out? The truth is, a well-rounded fitness routine isn’t about rigidly sticking to one form of exercise—it’s about…
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