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Live Science delivers all the fitness news, explainers and product guides to help you improve your physical health. You'll find information on everything from treadmill running and yoga postures to weight loss techniques and nutrition.

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Is running cardio?

By Lizzy Dening last updated 3 November 22

Reference Is running cardio? If you've ever wondered whether your daily habit of pounding the pavement counts as cardio exercise, we've asked the experts to weigh in

Do resistance bands build muscle?

By Dan Cooper last updated 3 November 22

Reference A lightweight alternative to free weights, exercise bands are often an underrated tool in your training arsenal, but do resistance bands build muscle?

Image shows Sam Hopes, Live Science fitness writer, testing out one of the best walking treadmills: The Bluefin Fitness Task 2.0

Best walking treadmills 2023

By Sam Hopes published 14 October 22

If you want to walk while you work (and burn calories too) then the best walking treadmills could be the answer

Best Fitbit 2023

By Lloyd Coombes published 13 October 22

We’ve tested everything from the sleek Sense to the pocket-sized Charge 5 to bring you our pick of the best Fitbits

Women learning how to get fit in exercise class

How to get fit: science-backed tips for fitness success

By Maddy Biddulph last updated 26 October 22

REFERENCE We grilled an expert and combed through the science for realistic tips on how to get fit

Amazon Prime Day Budget Buys on Fitness Equipment

Top 5 budget buys this Amazon Prime Day: Prime day is ending soon - here are the best fitness budget buys you can still get under $50

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 12 October 22

Amazon Prime day is ending soon - here are the best fitness budget buys you can still get under $50

Buy a Peloton Bike for a record-low price on Amazon Prime Day

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 12 October 22

Amazon Prime Day Peloton Bike deal knocks $220 off the standard price! Get discounts on accessories too

The Apple Watch Series 8 is currently a much better bargain than the Apple Watch Series 7

Today the Apple Watch Series 8 is way better value than the Series 7

By Ruth Gaukrodger published 12 October 22

Deal Walmart has knocked $50 off the Apple Watch Series 8, bringing the price down to $349 — while the older Series 7 model is still priced at $309.

Prime Day headphone deals: Image shows woman in sports gear adjusting in-ear headphones

Prime Day headphone deals: huge savings available on AirPods, Beats and more

By Harry Bullmore last updated 12 October 22

Deals With Prime Day in full swing, you can get up to 50% off some of the best running headphones, including Apple AirPods

Prime Day Fitness Tracker Deals: Image shows Forerunner 955 being tested by Live Science on orange background

Prime Day is over, but you can still take advantage of these fitness tracker deals

By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated 13 October 22

Prime Day ended on October 12, but there are still a handful of fitness tracker deals worth considering

Save 52% on this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower

By Lou Mudge published 11 October 22

Deal Grab a Prime Day special of $257.75 off this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower

Save $350 on this Fitness Reality 4000MR Magnetic Rower for Prime Day

By Lou Mudge published 11 October 22

Deal Grab a fabulous Prime Day deal with 41% off this Fitness Reality 4000MR Magnetic Rower

The Apple AirPods Pro (pictured) are now available for an all-time low price in this Prime Day Deal

Prime Day deals 2022: The AirPods Pro just hit their lowest-ever price

By Harry Bullmore published 11 October 22

Deal Save up to 43% with these AirPods and AirPods Pro Prime Day deals

Woman doing yoga for runners in outdoor setting

Yoga for runners: eight moves to improve flexibility and strength

By Kat Bayly last updated 26 October 22

Yoga for runners: the lowdown on the best yoga postures for runners

Should you buy the Levoit Core 400s air purifier this Prime Day?

By Anna Gora published 11 October 22

Feature Should you buy the Levoit Core 400s air purifier this Prime Day — or is another model better suited to your home?

Echelon Smart Rower being tested in home

Save $360 on the Echelon Smart Rower this Prime Day

By Harry Bullmore last updated 11 October 22

Deal Amazon has slashed the price of the impressive Echelon Smart Rower by 36% in the Prime Day sale

Save nearly 50% on this CHIROGUN Deep Tissue Percussion Massage Gun on October Amazon Prime Day

By Lou Mudge last updated 11 October 22

Deals Save yourself $29 on this CHIROGUN Deep Tissue Percussion Massage Gun and get relaxed muscles for less on October Amazon Prime Day

Get 30% off the Withings Body+ Smart Scale in the Prime Day sale and make your health goals a reality

By LiveScience Staff published 11 October 22

Deals The Withings Body+ Smart Scale provides detailed health insights to help you smash your goals — and right now it’s a cool $30 off in the Prime Day Sale

Should you buy a Fitbit Charge 5 in the Prime Early Access Sale?

By Lou Mudge last updated 12 October 22

Feature Is today's Prime Early Access Sale the right time to snap up a Fitbit Charge 5?

Prime Early Access Sale: Best waterproof fitness tracker deals

By Harry Bullmore last updated 11 October 22

Deals Save up to $140 on Garmin, Apple, Polar and more with the best waterproof fitness trackers deals this Prime Early Access Sale

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