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How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit
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How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit

That's fairly obvious, but Seinfeld had a technique. He reportedly told Isaac to get a big wall calendar and said every time he sat down and did the work, he should make a big X over that day. “After a few days, you'll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You'll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain.”Even if it's apocryphal, it's still excellent advice. It also sounds like something a Seinfeld character would say.Reduce Friction Even MoreOne of the reasons we have trouble changing our habits is that we're highly emotionally invested in the habits we have. I like doing nothing in the morning. I don't want to read/workout/cook/etc. Overcoming this inertia and resistance to ...
Chest Straps, EKG, Watches
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Chest Straps, EKG, Watches | WIRED

Those days of getting a heart rate reading only when you visit your physician are truly a thing of the past. You don’t even have to spend big money or leave your home to get a sense of your heart rate during exercise or at rest.The rise of optical and EKG (electrocardiogram) sensors that can now reliably deliver that information from your wrist, chest, or arm means you can better understand how hard you hit it in that boot camp class and get a window into the most stressful periods of your day.Updated December 2023: We've added the Coros and Viiiiva heart rate monitors, plus the Fitbit Charge 6 tracker.For more sports and fitness guides, check out the Best Fitbits, Best Fitness Trackers and Watches, Best Running Gear, and the Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out.Special offer for Gear re...
5 reasons why walking is the best exercise for fat loss
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5 reasons why walking is the best exercise for fat loss

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10 Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out (2023)
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10 Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out (2023)

To stay safe on a run, you should remain aware of all the honking, revving, and talking around you. But sometimes, you want to shut the world out completely to enjoy your podcast, audiobook, or death metal playlist in perfect isolation. These buds can deliver both total awareness and total escapism—plus every notch in between—with a fully tweakable noise-canceling experience.The Reflect Aeros have many of the basic active noise-canceling features, like an ambient listening mode and the ability to turn ANC on and off. Additional controls live inside the JBL Headphones app, including the ability to adjust the level of noise canceling that’s applied when ANC is switched on, or to activate an adaptive noise canceling mode that automatically adjusts the level of canceling based on the noisines...
lululemon Chargefeel 2 review: These cross-trainers are a knockout
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lululemon Chargefeel 2 review: These cross-trainers are a knockout

They’re versatile, breathable, and comfortable to wear from the moment you get them. What is the Chargefeel 2? After the release of the original Chargefeel shoes in 2022, lululemon has come out with a second iteration of the cross-trainers. Designed for the same “run first, train second'' approach, the Chargefeel 2 combines the stability and support of a running shoe with the flexibility of a cross-trainer. Its dual-density midsole is meant to provide adequate arch support for running and walking alongside bounce for training sessions. And its outsole delivers both traction and flexibility for virtually any workout. Compared to the original Chargefeels, these sneakers feel slightly less cushy throughout the inner, but more supportive and like they offer greate...
Best places to shop for cycling clothes
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Best places to shop for cycling clothes

Whether you’re a beginner biker or a seasoned cyclist, having the right gear is crucial to a faster and more comfortable ride. After all, you don’t want baggy fabric and ill-fitting straps to bog you down while you’re in the saddle. To help you dress for your next cycling workout, we’ve rounded up the best places to buy cycling clothes including Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, and Adidas. From professional-grade cycling jerseys to padded bike shorts, these brands have got all the biking apparel you could want. 1. Amazon Credit: Reviewed / Beroy A cycling jersey is meant to meant to be lightweight, moisture-proof and ideally fitted (with a little extra room to breathe). Amazon has...