Tag: Exercise Equipment
What shoes do marathon winners wear? These 7 pairs of running shoes have all graced the podium at the world’s top races
We’re gearing up for the second wave of major marathons this year: runners will be heading for the start line in Berlin at the end of the week (27 September), with the Chicago marathon following on 11 October and New York rounding out the season on 2 November. Perhaps you’re…
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Get up to 40% off waterproof jackets from Rab, Patagonia, Arc’teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for rainy weather season
After the unreasonable heat of this summer, it has sometimes felt like we’ll never see rain again. However — as I was reminded as I made my way across town yesterday in an un-forecast haze of rain, wearing sandals and a sundress — autumn is coming. And you’ll want to…
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Patagonia outdoor clothing is up to 40% off — here are the fleeces, waterproofs and base layers I’d buy for my late-summer adventures
Patagonia is one of the biggest names in outdoor clothing, and especially impressive when it comes to sustainability — great news if you want to protect those beautiful natural landscapes you’re planning on hiking over or camping in this summer. I’m a big fan of Patagonia’s products, but they don’t…
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Think you’ve got a marathon in you? I can’t help you break a two-hour record, but I can help kit you out with everything you need to run your first race — here are 10 essential bits of running kit recommended by me, a fitness editor
Inspired by yesterday’s record-breaking London Marathon, in which a huge number of participants turned out, and the men’s winner broke the two-hour world record? Me too. It’s been too long since I’ve signed up for a long-distance event, so I’m lacing up my shoes and venturing out into the great…
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Why are running shoes different for men vs women? I tested the specialist QLVR shoe to find out
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. QLVR ENDVR: Two minute review Most running shoes feel familiar for a reason: the formula has barely changed in…
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‘No barbell, no special equipment and no gym membership required’: the forward lunge is the best simple move you’re not doing, and it’s vital for over-50s
Ask any exercise scientist what they would prescribe to someone serious about staying strong into their 50s and beyond, and the answer is rarely what you’d hope for — and certainly not what the fitness industry is currently trying to sell you. It isn’t long sessions on one of the…
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