AAAlyssa Ages

1. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · Alyssa Ages

   Do you really need that new fitness gadget? (opens the original)

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   For nearly as long as we’ve had gyms, we’ve had gadgets that promise to minimize our time spent there. North Americans find few things sexier than the promise of a quick fitness fix, from the vibration belts of the 1930s, to the Shake Weight of the early 2000s, to today’s weighted vests. Until the next fad comes along. The first piece of trendy fitness equipment I remember coveting was the Ab Roller. This tool, I was certain, would be the key to achieving a perfect figure like all the people in

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2. Article · Jul 12, 2026 · Alyssa Ages

   Do you have to sweat for your workout to count? (opens the original)

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   As someone who used to be cardio-obsessed, one aspect of strength training has always seemed odd to me: I often feel like I’m working hard, yet I barely ever break a sweat. While even the most casual 5K often left me soaked in sweat, a 45-minute strength session, which felt much more strenuous, produced barely a bead. I often wondered if my strength-training workouts were effective if I wasn’t perspiring. Greg Heatherington, founder of Toronto’s Fuel Training Club, understood my concern because

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