The best fitness trackers can help you achieve your health goals and improve your overall well-being. These Spy Kids-esque wearables can keep tabs on just about every aspect of your health: sleep, recovery, blood oxygen levels and respiratory rates; some can even track electrical activity of the heart (known as ECG). As a certified personal…
While consistent groundstrokes and good topspin are essential, the best tennis shoes for women can elevate your game to the next level. The right shoe, like our top pick overall, the K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2, helps with footwork, keeping legs fresh during long matches and preventing injury. On the flip side, the wrong tennis shoes…
Whether you’re on solo maneuvers deep in the backcountry or glamping with everything including the kitchen sink, one common thread joins you together: Being cold is miserable. And while we’ve always packed sleeping bags and camp slippers for evenings aways from home, the best camping blankets add an extra layer of warmth and versatility that…
If you’re fortunate enough to have a flexible spending account, or FSA, you probably already know there’s a ticking clock on spending those annual funds. This cash is earmarked specifically for qualified medical expenses, or “FSA-eligible items,” and if you let it slip past your plan’s deadline, it’s essentially waving goodbye to that money. While…
Compression boots have the ability to revolutionize workout recovery. “Aside from improving blood flow and lymphatic circulation, compression boots are much like getting a massage,” explains occupational therapist Natasha Caleel. They offer a pathway to faster healing and reduced downtime, whether you’re an athlete or a fitness enthusiast. After evaluating the best compression boots, we…
When it comes to how to layer for cold weather, you don’t have to sacrifice your personal style to stay warm. As an outdoor gear writer, I’ve interviewed dozens of experts on how to choose the right outerwear, I’ve toured gear testing labs and I have tried countless products in the field. Mastering the art…
I return from a trail run sometime after dark, covered in mud, tired and defeated. Just days ago, my legs were in peak condition, their strength giving me the confidence that I could tackle an impromptu marathon. But after a series of grueling runs in the biting cold, they feel more like cinder blocks, struggling…
We’d argue a bluebird afternoon skiing is perhaps the best winter day you could ask for, whether you’re ripping groomers at the resort, carving untouched powder in the backcountry, or just making it down your first bunny hill. But there’s nothing more disappointing than having your day spoiled by inclement weather that leaves you drenched…
Skiing is like a first date–it’s hard to know exactly what to wear. But unlike the date-goer, who’s merely concerned with wooing a potential mate, skiers and snowboarders have a more daunting task: not freezing to death. In this article, our resident winter gear expert breaks down exactly what you should wear while skiing, sharing…
You can’t run, of course, without a good pair of running shoes. But what goes between your feet and your shoes—a pair of the best running socks—is crucial for a comfortable, effective workout. Socks wick moisture, provide light cushioning and help prevent chafing. Our top pick for 2024 is the Darn Tough Run Quarter Ultralightweight…