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Your Exercise Bike Knows a Lot About You—and It Doesn’t Keep Secrets
So, what are these companies doing with all this workout data they’re collecting? Who else can see or use it? Well, apart from Kinomap, which specifically says it shares information with the International Olympic Committee, it’s hard to say for sure. (Kinomap didn’t respond to a question from CR about this.) In most cases, your data could be shared with a…
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How to Know If You’re Getting Enough Exercise
We may earn a commission from links on this page. You probably know zero exercise is not enough and that going for a walk every day is generally a good thing. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll be on your feet for a couple hours of hard workouts every week. But what is the benchmark for a human…
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Recumbent vs. upright exercise bikes: which is right for you?
Stationary cycling is a great way to get a low-impact cardio workout, but not all stationary bikes are built the same. If you’ve just begun a fitness routine, you may compare recumbent vs. upright exercise bikes and wonder if one is ‘better’ to use than the other. As is the case with most pieces of workout equipment, recumbent bikes and…
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Why You Cough When You Exercise in the Cold
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It’s great to go for a run on a crisp fall day. There’s a chill in the air, a spring in your step, and—what’s this?—a hacking cough. Maybe a little wheezing. No, you’re not suddenly out of shape. Coughing after exercise in the cold is more common than you’d think,…
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No, not pull-ups — personal trainer recommends this one exercise that builds upper body strength without weights
You don’t need weights to increase strength and build muscles in your upper body, but you do need to be doing the right bodyweight exercises. Pull-ups and dips are great moves, but when we asked Nicholas Arcata, certified master trainer at Fit Athletic Club, for his top bodyweight move for beginners in particular, push-ups came out on top. “Push-ups are…
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The Peloton Bike Is $216 Off (and More Prime Day Sales on Exercise Bikes)
If you’re looking to pick up an exercise bike, Amazon has deals on several brands for October Prime Day. These include deals on Peloton bikes and shoes, Bowflex and Echelon bikes, and deals on several Sunny models. Unfortunately for non-Prime members, the big-name bikes are for members only. But don’t stop reading—we have the dirt on some of the best…
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Review: The Merach S26 Is an Impressive, Affordable Exercise Bike
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Not everyone can afford a Peloton, but honestly, you don’t need one. If what you’re looking for is a no-nonsense bike exercise workout at home, there are plenty of more affordable alternatives. The quality varies depending on what you’re looking to spend, but I’ve found the Merach S26 to be…
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No, not sit-ups or crunches — this is the one low-impact exercise you should try to strengthen your core instead
No, you don’t need to do endless sit-ups or crunches to strengthen your core or build ab muscle — I’ve got an exercise for you that’s low impact, can be done anywhere using your bodyweight or a set of the best kettlebells, and slots easily into any core workout, functional routine, warm-up or strength session. Sure, there’s a place for…
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