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6 hip stretches for tightness and pain

By Jordan Burchette

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Ultra-endurance athletes can burn up to 8,000 calories per day

By Laura Baisas

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Deep sighs are not only satisfying—they’re healthy

By Andrew Paul

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4 ways to fix ‘tech neck,’ according to a physical therapist

By Jordan Burchette

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13 yoga positions to do every day for increased flexibility

By Jordan Burchette

A fit, shirtless man performs a Pilates exercise on a reformer machine. He is in a deep lunge position, with his arms stretched out to the sides holding the machine's ropes. His body is taut, and he is looking straight ahead in a bright, modern studio.
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Pilates started in a WWI internment camp

By Sara Kiley Watson

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5 low back stretches to relieve aches and pains

By Jordan Burchette

A rear-view shot of a group of people doing a side-bending stretch in a brightly lit yoga studio. The main subject, a man with wet, curly hair and a muscular, sweaty back, is in the foreground. Several other people are visible behind him, and the studio mirrors reflect the class. They are all wearing athletic clothing.
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Are ‘hot’ workout classes better?

By Lauren Leffer

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Bathroom doomscrolling may increase your risk of hemorrhoids

By Andrew Paul

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Stanley’s viral water bottles are up to 30% off and cuter than ever

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

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Get a cool deal and cooler drinks with this insulated leakproof backpack, 20% off at Amazon

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

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No, you don’t need 10,000 steps a day

By Lauren Leffer

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What’s the safest helmet?

By Andrew Paul

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Get a Fitbit Charge 6 fitness tracker right now for just $99 during Prime Day

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

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How to tie your shoes (for every activity)

By Fiona Tapp

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Could women actually be better suited to weight lifting than men are? 

By Popular Science Team

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The new AllTrails Peak subscription offers customizable routes, real-time trail conditions, and more

By Stan Horaczek

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The best portable saunas for 2025

By Hannah Singleton

The best heating pads will help ease muscle aches and tension in your neck and shoulders.
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The best heating pads

By Stacey L. Nash, Jen McCaffery

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Amazon is blowing out Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler cups just in time for iced coffee season

By Stan Horaczek