Thanks to the pandemic, the pace of at-home fitness innovation has clearly accelerated over the past several months. But even with all those launches, the fitness cupboard was hardly bare at this week's virtual Consumer Electronics Show, which showcased not only some excellent at-home fitness tech, but also promising releases for shaping up outside. Here are some eye-catching trends and items with the potential to have a big impact on your fitness ambitions in the coming year.
5 Tips for Getting by Without Your BarberTo avoid visiting a barber during the pandemic, you may still be holding out, and for the time being are faced with something amorphous, mop-like, mushroomy or some other kind of unkempt. Such is the reality, and it’s not such a big problem in the grand scheme of things. But besides the alternatives — such as covering it up with a hat, falling victim to a DIY hack job or resorting to the full buzz cut — here are a few ways you can still keep your growing hairs in order. Or, as best as possible.Read the Story
How to Bike in the Winter, According to a World-Class CyclistEarlier this year Lachlan Morton rode the 500-mile Colorado Trail, finishing in less than four days, two hours shy of the record. The remote and high altitude route runs from Durango to Denver, through the San Juan, Sawatch and Front Range mountains. In his own words, “it was absolutely brutal.” Since then, Morton has learned systems for staying warm and safe, which help him ride outside for most of winter. Check out his favorite tips and gear. Read the Story
How to Get the Best Shave of Your Life
Make no haste when it comes to shaving. You’ve got to prevent things like irritation, ingrown hairs and infection. A slowed-down shave is both soothing and restorative, so you’ve got no reason to sprint through the steps. To help us outline the perfect shave, we sought the wisdom of Taylor Brinckerhoff, barber at Baxter of California’s barbershop, Baxter Finley, in West Hollywood, CA. Here are his tips on getting the safest, closest, smoothest and healthiest shave, from start to finish.Read the Story
What Running Gear Should You Spend Your Money On?
New runners and recommitted runners will quickly find that the running gear rabbit hole is as deep as that of any other activity. Nike makes a $275 running shoe, for instance, but even singlets can go for three digits. Knowing what to buy, how much to spend, what to spend a little extra on and what to keep basic isn't always clear. Here's our best, expert-augmented advice for investing wisely.Read the Story