Health
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
Find the latest health news, reviews, and advice from Beth and the team as they cover everything from fitness trackers and apps, to home gym equipment and sports recovery.
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Here's What 'Core Sleep' Really Means, According to Your Apple Watch
Sleep scientists have one meaning for this term; the Apple Watch has another.
How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Count up your minutes per week and compare them to these guidelines.
Which Is Better: Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch
Both devices track your sleep and activity, but in very different ways.
The Pixel Watch 3 Can Now Detect If You Lose Your Pulse
The feature is rolling out to watches in the United States.
Why I Think This Garmin Forerunner 255 Is an Unbelievable Deal
It’s got the features of the 265 for half the price.
Why You Need Cycling Shoes to Ride a Spin Bike (and How to Pick Some Out)
Which shoes fit which type of pedals, and what the heck is a cleat?
How to Decide Between a New, Used, Refurbished, or Rented Peloton Bike
Are used Pelotons really worth it? Do rentals save you money? Let's run the numbers.
The Best Fitness Trackers for Sleep and Recovery
The Oura ring and Whoop band dominate this category, but I have a favorite smartwatch to throw in the ring as well.
The Pixel Watch 3 Is a Great, Casual Fitness Tracker
The Pixel Watch 3 has a longer battery life and a larger screen option than the Pixel Watch 2, plus a bunch of new running-specific software features.
The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smartwatch Is $170 Off
This solar version has potentially unlimited battery life and comes with Garmin Pay and customizable watch faces.
Garmin's Paid-Tier AI Doesn't Seem to Be Doing Much
The promised "insights" aren't very insightful, and I'm not the only one who thinks so.
I Wore Two Oura Rings to See If the Finger You Use Actually Matters
You may not need to use your index finger after all.
This Little Box Lets You Collect Your Peloton Data on Your Phone
The DFC lets me log my ride data to Zwift or Garmin—even without that $44/month Peloton subscription.
With the REP x Pepin Adjustable Dumbbells, Less Is Less
Sometimes less isn't more—it's just less.
My Favorite Fitness Watch Is Getting Walking Workouts and a Smart Alarm
It's the new version of my favorite fitness watch, with some fun upgrades.
Oura’s ‘AI Advisor’ Is Out of Beta Testing, but Is It Worth Using?
The Oura app now has an AI chatbot, but I'm struggling to see the point of it.
The QuickDraw Adjustable Dumbbells Are Perfect For My Small Apartment
The QuickDraws live up to their name (and their hype).
The Best Fitness Watches for Every Kind of Runner
Including the best Garmin, the best budget Garmin, and the underdog favorite you’ve probably never heard of.
The Best Deals on Fitness Equipment in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Powerblock, Peloton, NordicTrack, WalkingPad, TRX, and Assault Fitness all have equipment on sale.
The Best Deals on Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Watches from Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, and Samsung are all on sale.