physical fitness

Dec 19

Can You Give Someone a Fitness Gift Without Judging Them?

There are tons of exercise-related gifts, from ClassPass to treadmills, that seem to imply that the recipient needs to take better care of their body. Does it have to be that way?

By Natalia Petrzela

Nov 9

Can We Get a Truce in the Pickleball Wars?

Pickleball seems like a fun, accessible activity for all generations. But in our polarized society, it's become a flash point for social conflict. Can public policy cool things down?

By Natalia Petrzela

Mar 10

So What, Who Cares: Fitness Wearables Don’t Help You Lose Weight

Fitness wearables don't effect weight loss after all.

By Lisa Schmeiser

Sep 3

Fitness Apps Might Be Selling Info About How it Takes You 20 Minutes to Run That One, Sad Mile

By Molly Mulshine

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