Seth Berkman

Listen and follow The Wirecutter Show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio Your workout shouldn’t stop after you’ve finished your cardio or weightlifting session. What you do right afterward can make the difference between feeling good for the rest of the day or dragging with soreness and fatigue. We brought in two experts to break down what recovery really means, why it matters, and how to approach it without overcomplicating things.

Wrist-worn fitness trackers that can monitor your steps and heart rate were once seen as cutting-edge devices. Now these wearables are becoming more high-tech with each release, equipped with features like personalized workout programs and the advertised ability to monitor stress or sleep quality. Since 2015, we’ve run, walked, swam, cycled, and slept with 52 different fitness trackers day and night, to assess their accuracy, ease of use, and comfort.

The benefits of using kettlebells are seemingly endless. That’s why many coaches and kettlebell devotees refer to the equipment as the “Swiss army knife” of fitness, said Jahkeen Washington, owner and founder of the Harlem Kettlebell Club. With just one piece of gear, you can train to increase both strength and cardiovascular fitness. A quality kettlebell should be a one-time investment.