Fitness
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Garmin just released the new Fenix 8 Pro fitness and outdoor smartwatch, which brings LTE and satellite connectivity to let you ditch your phone at home. There's also a nutso US$2,000 price tag on the "top-end" model, thanks to a new MicroLED screen.
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Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide may help shrink waistlines, but new research shows they fail to boost fitness and can cause serious muscle loss, potentially undermining the long-term health benefits of slimming down.
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Form has updated its Smart Swim 2 goggles, which track your performance and heart rate in the water, and show you those stats in a heads-up display. The latest version is now more durable, thanks to the inclusion of damage-resistant Gorilla Glass.
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Stationary bike trainers provide a good workout for the lower body, but they don't do much for the upper body. That's where the S-Rower comes in, as it's a low-cost partial rowing machine that connects to your bike trainer for a full-body workout.
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Choosing a type of exercise that matches your personality might mean you’re happier working out and achieve better results, according to a new study. The research highlights the benefits of a “psychologically personalized” approach to fitness.
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If you're keen on tracking your sleep without strapping a gadget on to your wrist, Garmin says its new $170 armband is just the thing – and it's designed for all-night comfort.
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From raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more?
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A new study of nearly 15,000 people found that the window of late-night workouts in which sleep is impacted is actually much larger than previously thought, showing that exercising within four hours of bedtime can have a detrimental effect on shut-eye.
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Research has linked the use of diet and fitness apps to problematic eating habits and body image issues. It highlights the fine line that exists between using these apps for motivation and using them to perpetuate potentially dangerous behaviors.
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Apple just took the wraps off the new Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, designed for fitness enthusiasts who want more than just music out of their audio gear. The $250 buds pack heart-rate monitoring, wireless charging, and active noise cancellation.
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Online multiplayer cycling platforms can be a lot of fun, but that fun is definitely diminished if you can't keep up with the other riders. That's where the Smash Your Fitness system comes in, as it prioritizes cycling skill over muscle strength.
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Using a run-of-the-mill, portable and non-invasive electrical muscle stimulator while doing resistance training can yield greater gains in muscle strength and muscle mass than doing resistance training alone, according to new research.
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