As we roll through the early days of 2021, you've probably got a fair amount of fitness motivation. But if you're looking for that extra boost that'll carry you through the spring, when so many drop off, training with some fine new gear never hurts. To start, look no further than the following eight outstanding products, all of which have earned our elusive Just Get This badge. Considering we research and review hundreds, if not thousands, of fitness products every year, that's a very special designation indeed.
With Omicron Surging, You Should Stock Up on These Disposable Face MasksWhile we hate to say it, the pandemic is making a swift and strong comeback — this time with the Omicron variant leading the charge. In light of its high transmutability and contagiousness, the CDC is now recommending that we return to the habits we all engaged in toward the beginning of the pandemic, way back in early 2020. That includes limiting gatherings (especially indoors), social distancing and wearing face masks whenever we're around others. And due to the seriousness of Omicron and the new information that has come to light, the kinds of masks we should be wearing have changed.
Four Fitness Myths You Should Avoid in 2022Because there’s so much information (and misinformation) about fitness and nutrition, it can be tough to decipher anecdotal evidence versus total BS versus peer-reviewed scientific studies. It’s important to remind yourself that how you and your body respond to specific protocols can be vastly different from a social influencer whose job is to sell you on the best pre-workout or muscle-building supplements like protein powder. You don’t want to start second-guessing your approach simply because it doesn’t fit with something a celebrity talked about in a profile, or some bro-science fueled fitness myth. Here are a few to ignore.
Use Screen Time to Stare at Your iPhone Less in 2022In 2018, Apple rolled out "Screen Time" (as part of iOS 12) and it's been baked into every new iPhone since. The simple feature is shows you how much time you spend staring at on your smartphone each day and week, giving you detailed graphs and reports, but it also can be a really powerful tool for those who want to manage their device usage and change their habits. Here's how to get the most out of it.
5 Tech Resolutions to Tackle in 2022A new year is a great time to start doing some things you know, deep down, that you should already be doing. Best of luck on attempts to run everyday or do 1,000 pullups, but if you need a rest there are some very important cyber-resolutions you can -- and should -- do from the comfort of your couch. Do yourself a favor and consider making these changes now, and save yourself in the future from potential stress and headache.
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