Seat Post Defect Spurs Recall of 2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• May 11, 2023
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People who use a Peloton exercise bike at home should check their model number immediately.

A recall of 2 million bikes with the model number PL01 was issued Thursday. People should stop using them immediately because of fall and injury hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product...

More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• July 26, 2022
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Your fitness tracker, pedometer or smartwatch may motivate you to exercise more and lose weight, Australian researchers say.

In a large research review, the ...

For Tracking Steps, Patients Stick With Phones, Not Wearable Devices: Study

• Robert Preidt
• February 24, 2020
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Smartphones appear to be more effective than wearable fitness devices in helping doctors track patients' physical activity, researchers say.

Their new study included 500 patients who joined activity tracking programs at two Philadelphia hospitals. Half used a smartp...

Exercise Surprise: Lifting Less Gets Better Results

• Robert Preidt
• February 19, 2020
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Changing up the amount of weight they lift could help weightlifters get stronger with less effort, a new study suggests.

In traditional weight training -- called one rep max -- the maximum weight an athlete can lift dictates the weight load for all sessions.

Music Does Give Your Workout a Boost

• Alan Mozes
• January 8, 2020
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Gymgoers who've accidentally left their headphones at home might be all too familiar with this frustrating feeling: Exercising without music is a much harder go.

And now a broad new review of nearly 140 studies -- the first of its kind -- suggests there's real scienc...

A Guide to Good Etiquette at the Gym

• Len Canter
• October 16, 2019
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Universal gym etiquette includes steps like turning off your cellphone whenever you're working out, being courteous when using shared equipment in the weight room, taking thoughtful steps such as not wearing heavy perfume, and wiping off your sweat after working out on a machi...

Say Yes to Foam Roller Workouts

• Len Canter
• October 2, 2019
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Foam rollers are great tools for improving range of motion before a workout and easing soreness as part of the cooldown after exercise.

Rollers come in different densities. As a general guideline, choose low-density if you're a beginner or if you're rehabbing and nee...

When to Replace Athletic Shoes

• Len Canter
• August 8, 2019
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If you've made a financial commitment to athletic shoes, no doubt you want your money's worth. But it's important to replace them when you see specific signs of wear. Doing so will help prevent injury and allow you to work out at peak performance.

According to the Am...

The Benefits of a Home Rowing Machine

• Len Canter
• March 19, 2019
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Rowing is often called the best aerobic exercise because it offers a total body workout and is low-impact.

Rowing involves performing a continuous motion with focused coordination between the arms and the legs. If you've never rowed a boat or paddled a canoe before, ...

Exercises to Build Your Upper Body Strength

• Len Canter
• February 19, 2019
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Upper body strength is important at every age, but you don't need to be a bodybuilder to benefit from working your pectoral, or chest, muscles.

For a study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise, scientists from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse evaluated...

3 Conditioning Exercises to Support Your Hips

• Len Canter
• January 15, 2019
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To support your hip joints, you need to strengthen the muscles that support them. This can help prevent or relieve hip pain and guard against injury.

Appropriate exercises target muscles of the thighs and the glutes. Here are three to add to your fitness regimen.