Browsing: Wellness

After a blisteringly hot summer I jumped at the chance to test the Orion Sleep System, a smart mattress cover that promises active temperature regulation. Recent tropical nights have made me uncomfortably aware of how important temperature is for sleep, so can the Orion’s smart cooling earn it a place among the best smart beds?

I used to be a great sleeper, nodding off at the drop of a hat and clocking my full eight hours every night. But then I hit 40 and suddenly I’m finding it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep and am often wide awake at 3 a.m.

The Saucony Hurricane line has never lived up to its name, unless you consider a hurricane to be especially comfortable and approachable, but it has delivered some of the best running shoesof recent years for stability seekers.

Despite debuting back in 2023, the Fitbit Charge 6 remains one of my favorite fitness trackers on the market today because of its onboard GPS, reliable tracking performance, small but bright display, comfy design, impressive battery life, and support for several handy Google apps.

I’ve tested all kinds of wearables and there’s one thing I demand from all the best sleep trackers: they can’t interfere with my rest. Sleek screenless trackers such as the Oura Ring 5 and Fitbit Air are from the next generation of sleep tech, offering detailed tracking without the bulk of a smartwatch.

The new Great British Bake Off host has been hailed for her anti-diet talk, but how did the 66-year-old get in such great shape? When reports shared that the GBBO star had lost two stone (about 28 pounds), she was quick to point out this wasn’t the result of calorie counting or dieting. Instead, the…

I recently had surgery and was told my return to proper exercise must be gradual: no heavy lifting until four weeks post-surgery, and low-impact with a slow build. I can tell you now those words didn’t land well with me, as someone who trains four to five times a week and loves nothing more than…

Garmin makes some of the best smartwatches out there, particularly when it comes to fitness tracking performance, training insights, and recovery advice. But they can be a tad pricey. Fortunately, five of my favorite models are on sale right now.

I don’t do too well with being told to sit still. Years and years of undiagnosed (now diagnosed) ADHD didn’t help, plus I work as a fitness editor, journalist and part-time personal trainer, so the words “just rest” didn’t landtoo wellwith me.

Sadly, the pizza plate lunge isn’t quite as tasty as it sounds, but if you’re looking for a new way to blast your lower body, work your core, and sculpt the muscles in your back and shoulders, I’ve found it.