A first-person account from the Leadville 100 highlights the equipment that helped carry one runner through a 100-mile trail race with 14,500 feet of climbing.
Leadville 100 Gear and the Demands of 14,500 Feet
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Reviews, comparisons and recommendations on fitness gear, wearables and performance technology.
Exercise Bikes Bring Guided Cardio Home
A new guide spotlights seven exercise bikes chosen by fitness editors and certified trainers, offering a closer look at home-based cardio equipment.
Eight Weight Benches for More Capable Home Training
A new guide highlights eight weight benches selected after testing by editors and certified trainers. The picks are designed to expand training possibilities at home.
Walking Shoes for Men Get a Closer Look
Men’s Health editors have assembled a list of 10 walking shoes for men, highlighting recommendations from Hoka and Asics. The guide offers a useful starting point for readers choosing footwear to support regular movement.
Why under desk treadmills are gaining ground at home
A new 2026 roundup examines five under desk treadmills tested by certified trainers, highlighting a practical way to add walking and cardio during the workday.
Oura Ring 5 Raises a Two-Ring Question
A new review puts the Oura Ring 5 into an everyday test after a wedding band changes the wearer’s usual setup. The result is a practical question for anyone committed to wearable tracking.
The Best workout headphones for Runs and Gym Sessions
A new fitness gear guide turns its attention to workout headphones built for runs and gym sessions. The focus is simple: every sweat session needs the right soundtrack.
5 Must-Have Pieces of Fitness Equipment for Home Workouts
HOME TRAINING Building an effective home gym does not mean filling a spare room with machines. The right fitness equipment for home workouts should be versatile, compact and capable of supporting multiple styles of training. A few carefully chosen pieces of equipment...
Best Smartwatches for Fitness
GEAR & TECH / FITNESS Your Wrist Has Become a Training Dashboard. The best smartwatches for fitness have evolved far beyond counting steps. Today's fitness-focused watches can track heart rate, running pace, GPS routes, sleep, recovery, training load and dozens of...