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Seat Post Defect Spurs Recall of 2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes

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 Safety Commission said.

The new recall follows reports of seat posts that break and detach from the bike during u...

More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health

Your fitness tracker, pedometer or smartwatch may motivate you to exercise more and lose weight, Australian researchers say.

In a large research review, the investigators found that tracking your activity might inspire you to

  • Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
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  • July 26, 2022
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  • For Tracking Steps, Patients Stick With Phones, Not Wearable Devices: Study

    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 smartphone app to track their daily steps after leaving the hospital. The other half used a wearable device.

    Patient...

    Exercise Surprise: Lifting Less Gets Better Results

    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.

    This study compared one rep max with an approach called load velocity profile, in which athletes lift varying weights ...

    Music Does Give Your Workout a Boost

    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 science to back that up, with clear evidence that music not only makes exercise seem easier and more enjoyable but actually re...

    A Guide to Good Etiquette at the Gym

    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 machine.

    But there are also good rules to follow whenever you walk into an exercise class. Adhering to them can imp...

    Say Yes to Foam Roller Workouts

    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 need to slowly work to increase blood flow to the injured area. Medium-density rollers often have raised lines to encourage...

    When to Replace Athletic Shoes

    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 American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, there are four main shoe components that can break down or wear out. When a...

    The Benefits of a Home Rowing Machine

    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, it may take some time to get the hang of it, but the fitness benefits are worth time spent on the learning curve.

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    Exercises to Build Your Upper Body Strength

    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 nine popular pec exercises to determine which ones best engaged these muscles.

    Popular Pec Strength-Traini...

    3 Conditioning Exercises to Support Your Hips

    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.

    Note: Before conditioning, always warm up with five to 10 minutes of easy exercise, like walking or riding a stat...