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WIRED
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
Get Your Hot Unrivaled Streaming Workouts Right Here, Because Peloton Is On Sale
It's way too hot to go running outside. Meanwhile, the best equipment for streaming workouts is hundreds of dollars off. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Every morning when I walk my dog, I pass dozens of people in my neighborhood. They're all running at ungodly hours because it's July and it's way too hot to work out when normal people do, which is when you start feeling sleepy at 3 pm. (I'm an expert! Trust me on this!) Peloton has anticipated that we would all rather be inside in air-conditioning, which is why everything from the vaunted exercise company is currently on sale at Amazon. Don't see anything you like? Don't forget to check out the rest of our Prime Day deals coverage, specifically our deals on fitness trackers. As long as you're looking at Amazon, you might also want to check out the amazing deal on the Oura Ring 4 and our top-recommended protein powder. Reviewer Kristin Canning agrees with me: 'It's impossible to beat the workout programming you can get from Peloton,' she says. Even if you're a long-time runner (and I've been running for almost two decades now), taking Peloton's classes with their funny, often-viral instructors can push you out of your comfort zone and get you out of a rut. This is also easily the most beautiful treadmill we tried, with a 23.8-inch touchscreen and a minimalist display. The only problem is that it doesn't fold, so you'll need to dedicate a space in your home for it. Maybe it's just because I spend most of the summer on the water that I have a weakness for rowing machines. Reviewer Megan Wollerton noted that she was almost annoyed by how much she liked this premium hunk of metal, which has a large display and Peloton's requisite, comprehensive library of workouts. Granted, this bike has not been a mainstay in peoples' homes since Mr. Big died while riding one in And Just Like That . But reviewer Chris Haslam notes that the Bike+'s programming includes better audio and floor workouts in addition to spin classes. Peloton's programming is unrivaled, and the bike will also take up much less space than the Tread. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today .
WIRED
01-06-2025
- Health
- WIRED
This Palm-Cooling Device Helps You Recharge During Workouts
When I ran track in college (10 years ago, sigh), my team's physical therapists were always pushing us to utilize any and all recovery tools, no matter how ridiculous they seemed to us college kids. We'd leave practice with protein shakes in each hand, our shins bulging with ice bags that were plastic-wrapped to our legs as we waddled on our way to the dining hall. We dutifully visited the training room three times a day to take an ice bath or get an ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation, or the simultaneously loved and dreaded Graston massage. Foam rolling and mini-band work were staples. Ever since then, I've been fascinated by how trainers and coaches can use recovery methods to make people better athletes, or simply bounce back from marathon training faster. When the Nice Rocc, a new handheld palm-cooling device that claims to improve athletic performance by rapidly speeding up muscle recovery, came onto my radar, I was intrigued. Even better, the Rocc is manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, close to where I live in Denver. I got to drop by the Nice headquarters myself to see how this thing is made. Super Fast Cooling Photograph: Kristin Canning Palm-cooling, also called palmar cooling or vasocooling, uses the glabrous, or hairless, skin that humans have on the palms of their hands and the soles of their feet. This skin contains special blood vessels called arteriovenous anastomoses that contract quickly and widely, making them a great area to target if you want to cool core temperature. That aids in muscle recovery and helps athletes go harder for longer. When you hold a palm-cooling device, it sucks heat from the body and sends cooled blood back into the circulatory system, dropping core body temperature fast. Athletes can take advantage of these tools during rest periods in games or between reps in practice. These devices are even being used to help firefighters and military personnel fight heat stress. As a performance tool, palm cooling is research-backed. Today, professional coaches and players in the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NFL, as well as tennis, soccer, and Olympic athletes, are using these products to get an edge in games and during training. Nice has already established itself as an iceless recovery-tool maker with the Nice1, a portable cooling and compression device, but the Rocc is its first foray into cooling for performance instead of injury recovery. It's a dense, rounded cylinder that weighs 5.3 pounds, but it has several factors that set it apart from other options on the market. While most palm-cooling devices, like the CoolMitt, require some setup (usually in the form of adding cold packs or water to the vessel), the Rocc utilizes solid-state electronic cooling, similar to that found in mini fridges. Small squares inside the machine contain two different conductor metals that meet at a junction. Sending electricity to the junction triggers the Peltier effect, causing the outward side of the squares to feel cool, white the internal side of the squares heats up. (This heat is released through fans in the middle of the Rocc.) All this means that you only have to make sure the Rocc is charged before you can use it. It can run for two hours on a single charge. Once you turn it on, it only takes about two minutes for it to reach the proper cooling temperature (50-60 degrees Fahrenheit). Dropping down to a lower temp causes those glabrous skin blood vessels to constrict, sending your cooled blood on its way through your body. Lights on the device let you know when it's ready to go and the charge status. Pushing It Nice recommends the Rocc for anyone looking to amp up their training or competition performance, but you're supposed to hold onto it for at least two minutes to get the best results. (A haptic timer vibrates every thirty seconds to help you keep track.)
WIRED
08-05-2025
- Health
- WIRED
Need a Walking Pad? A Treadmill? The Lifesmart TM2202 Does It All
Its small size did make me wonder about its durability over time. It also has a smaller motor, which allows it to be low to the ground. Many of the treadmills I've tested have bigger motors, which gives them the power to handle higher speeds and incline and take more wear and tear. If the Lifesmart machine were just a walking pad, I wouldn't be concerned that it's so small—it would be a bonus! Only long-term testing will show whether the 3-in-1 will hold up. When I added the desk attachment, which just lies across the side rails, I was shocked that it didn't bounce or move at all, even if I was walking (and running) at higher speeds. The only downside to the desk is the height. It's about as tall as my hips (I'm 5'4"), so I had to look down to work. There's no way to adjust this height, so I don't see this station as somewhere I could work for an extended period of time, but it worked fine for answering emails and listening in on meetings. The Lifesmart 3-in-1 Treadmill has a screen on the base that cycles through time, speed, distance, calories, steps, and heart rate (there are small sensors on the rail handles by the buttons). The screen was easy to read inside my garage at night, with the overhead light on, but when I used the treadmill during the day with the garage door open, the display was washed out and harder to read in natural sunlight. Photograph: Kristin Canning There's a remote to allow you to stop and start the machine and adjust the speed. If you're using the machine in walking mode (with the rail down), the remote is the only way to stop and start it and control the speed (though it stops automatically if the safety clip gets pulled). The remote connected to the machine right away, and I didn't have any connectivity issues during testing (a common issue with walking pads). The remote also has buttons that allow you to skip to various speeds instead of clicking up or down one by one. Across the front rail, there are ridges and a clip that can hold a phone or tablet in place, in case you want to watch a show or follow along with a workout while you jog or walk. These held my device in place really well, even when I was pounding along the belt. The running platform had a springy but stable, responsive feel. Overall, I liked how easy this treadmill was to set up and control, and I like that you can use it in multiple ways. If the rail height were adjustable, that would really make it a viable replacement for a standing desk. It would also be nice to see more traditional treadmill features, like sprint speeds and incline options, especially since I've tested similar machines that offer incline for a much lower price. Still, I appreciate the Lifesmart's compact size and foldability for small spaces that can't be dedicated to gym equipment.
WIRED
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
Put Your Back Into It, Matey, on Aviron's Strong Rower
I like Rags to Riches, where you and the other players, who are in big boats, all row to launch cannons at incoming pirate ships, with the goal of protecting your treasure. In this game, you work together with other players, but there are also plenty of head-to-head and group competition games that offer more straightforward racing formats. The variety of games is truly impressive. When I initially heard about the machine, I assumed the only kind of games you could play on a rower would be race-like, but Aviron's programmers have come up with all kinds of interesting options to keep you entertained. You can play games where you row to shoot at bugs or throw snowballs varying distances, or where you have to keep your power within a certain range to hop into different race track lanes to collect points. There are even Pong-like options. The idea here is to allow users to work out without thinking about it and for the programming to have the same addictive quality as actual video games. It does feel like gaming, in the sense that you can invite friends who are Aviron users to play with you, hop into group games that are already taking place when you sign in, and collect coins as you play that you can use to change your avatars or backgrounds or unlock new game packs. New games are always being added to the Aviron interface, too, so it's hard to get bored. Photograph: Kristin Canning There are other cool workout options, too, if gaming isn't your thing. You can stream shows, row in scenic destinations around the world, row against pro athletes, and follow guided, prerecorded workouts and training programs from coaches. There's also the option to do your own workout and track your metrics, like meters rowed, splits, watts, calories, output, strokes, and heart rate (if you're wearing a monitor and have it connected to the machine via Bluetooth). The metric tracking feature is one of few you can utilize if you don't get the Aviron membership.
WIRED
20-03-2025
- WIRED
The Speediance Gym Monster 2 Combines Cardio and Weights in One Small Machine
I learned how to lift in college when I was running track, and I fell in love with the feeling of a heavy dead lift, squat, and clean. I've been lifting for the last decade, but it's never been the same since I lost access to my elite college weight room. I mostly work out at home with adjustable dumbbells and kettlebells, but I've reached a point where I need something heavier. I need my barbell and plates back. So I was stoked to review the Speediance Gym Monster 2, a magnetic-resistance cable machine that looks a lot like a normal weight-lifting rack but can fit in my home. I've been using it for a month now, and I've totally integrated it into my workout routine. I really enjoy using it (I didn't love the past magnetic-resistance machine I tried), and it's allowed me to step up my big lifts, like dead lifts, squats, and bench presses. Photograph: Kristin Canning Tricked Out The Gym Monster 2 is a magnetic-resistance cable machine with a rack, screen, foldable platform (with a removable squishy pad), and so. Many. Accessories. The standard package comes with a bench, adjustable barbell, barbell hooks, barbell pad, tricep rope, cable handles, extender belt, ankle straps, and a Bluetooth ring and clip (more on what that does later). This is the second version (duh) and is more compact and lighter then the first iteration, and has one higher level for the cables on the rack pillars. It was really easy to set up—no assembly required. It has a small footprint. When folded, it's 14.6 inches long by 27.2 wide by 72.8 tall; unfolded, it's 48.0 inches long. With a total resistance of 220 pounds, it can't help you with your heaviest lifting, but the smart features and easy-to-use system make it a really cool home workout machine. Price-wise, it's a little less than the Tonal 2 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and you also don't need to subscribe to a membership to access most of the workouts. Photograph: Kristin Canning There's a lot to love about the Gym Monster 2. It feels much more like a traditional weight-lifting rack than other magnetic-resistance cable machines I've used in the past, thanks to the two tall pillars that can hold the cables. Similar machines, like the Vitruvian Trainer+ that I've tried, have cables that attach only to the platform, which makes certain lifts and positioning quite challenging.
