Reading up on fitness
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- 7 Ways to Shake Up Your Exercise Routine
The piece presents seven specific ways to vary an exercise routine, such as changing exercise types or environment, to combat tedium.
- Does Sweating More Make for a Better Workout?
Sweating volume is not a reliable indicator of workout quality or calorie burn, as it varies with humidity, fitness level, and individual physiology.
- This Mental Trick May Help You Get More Exercise
The article presents research showing that reframing exercise as a social commitment rather than a personal discipline task increases adherence and frequency of physical activity.
- TikTok Has Discovered Tae Bo, the Beloved ’90s Workout
A younger generation on TikTok is rediscovering and embracing Tae Bo, the popular 1990s aerobic workout featuring martial arts-inspired moves.
- AI and Fitness: Why Some Athletes Are Using Chatbots for Their Workouts - The New York Times
Everyday athletes increasingly rely on AI chatbots for personalized workout advice, showing competence in basic plans but lacking the nuance of human coaches.
- For These Running Influencers, No Van or Bathtub Is Too Small for a 5K - The New York Times
Running influencers now race in absurdly small spaces like vans and bathtubs for social media content.
- How to Master the Single-Leg Deadlift - The New York Times
The article explains how to perform a single-leg deadlift variation to build strength and improve balance.
- A Final Run With Jeff Galloway, the Man Who Helped Americans Finish Marathons - The New York Times
The author reflects on running coach Jeff Galloway's legacy of making marathons accessible, sharing memories of his final run before his death at 80.
- How Weight-Loss Drugs Are Changing People’s Relationship to Exercise - The New York Times
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy alter users' motivation and ability to exercise, shifting their relationship with physical activity.
- Kristin Sudeikis Is A Dance Fitness Star with Celebrity in Her Blood - The New York Times
Kristin Sudeikis builds a dance fitness empire with Forward Space, a studio popular with models and actresses, achieving independent celebrity status.
- 5 Workouts for Better Mobility - The New York Times
The article presents five specific workouts that can help improve mobility, allowing people to move more easily as they age.
- Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength - The New York Times
Prioritizing strength over muscle mass as you age supports longevity and everyday functionality.
- Are You Aging Well? 4 Simple Tests to Find Out. - The New York Times
Four simple physical tests—grip strength, chair rise, one-leg balance, and five-times sit-to-stand—can indicate your current aging trajectory and future health risks.
- Hate Weights? Try a Medicine Ball. - The New York Times
A medicine ball is a simple, effective tool for building explosive power through dynamic, full-body movements.
- 5 Workouts to Level Up Your Fitness - The New York Times
The New York Times outlines five specific workout routines designed to challenge intermediate fitness enthusiasts and progress beyond beginner levels.
- How I Learned to Love Lifting Heavy - The New York Times
Weightlifting with barbells changed the author's perspective on aging by building physical strength and resilience.
- The Best Sports for Longevity - The New York Times
球拍类运动和有氧运动比其它运动在延长寿命方面效果更显著。
- New to Strength Training? Add These Isometric Exercises to Your Workout. - The New York Times
For those new to strength training, isometric exercises like planks and wall sits provide a safe and effective way to build foundational strength using only body weight.
- SkidMarks - Indoor Cycling
SkidMarks offers free indoor cycling workouts for any tire-less bike, rejecting expensive Peloton-style hardware and subscription fees.
- In 2026, Resolve to Get Stronger - The New York Times
Five strength training goals from fitness experts that readers can adopt in 2026 to build sustainable fitness habits.