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Running is a great form of exercise for losing weight, increasing cardiovascular health and boosting overall health. Live Science brings you all the latest news, science explainers and product reviews so you can get the most out of your running journey.
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Best fitness trackers 2024: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more
By Andrew Williams last updated
Buying Guide We have tried and tested the best fitness trackers on the market: Whether you are a keen runner, outdoor adventurer, or health-conscious gym goer, we have a wearable that ticks all your boxes.
These Samsung earbuds are great for runners because they rarely fall out of ears — and they're on sale at Walmart
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are one of our favorite all-time running headphones thanks to qualities like their comfort. They’re also now selling with $43.28 off at Walmart.
Save over $120 on one of our favorite Garmin running watches
By Lloyd Coombes published
Deal Get the Garmin Instinct Solar for under $230 at Best Buy.
Best sports bras for running 2024: top picks from Under Armour, Sweaty Betty and more
By Alice Ball last updated
Buying guide The best sports bras for running can protect you during a workout. Here are our top products.
Runners enjoyed their workouts more after using cannabis, but physically floundered
By Emily Cooke published
Smoking cannabis before a workout may make the experience more enjoyable, but it may feel harder, a small study suggests.
Best running headphones 2024: Unleash the power of music
By Harry Bullmore last updated
BUYING GUIDE From Samsung, Bose and Beats, here are the best running headphones ― as tested by Live Science.
Best running watches 2024: Rack up the miles with our favorite wearables
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
BUYING GUIDE Level up your performance with the best running watches on the market — tried and tested by the Live Science team.
Why are humans good long-distance runners?
By Amanda Heidt published
Walking upright has allowed us to become some of the best distance runners in the world, but at the expense of speed.
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