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What’s the Ideal Heart Rate for Fat Burning?
What’s the Ideal Heart Rate for Fat Burning?
Heart rate is a great way of measuring the intensity of your exercise. So, how can you get into your ideal fat-burning heart rate zone? Trying to figure out how... Read more...
How Hard is C25K? Ariane Takes Us On Her First 5k Run.
How Hard is C25K? Ariane Takes Us On Her First 5k Run.
Ariane is a Withings employee based in Munich, Germany, whose ultimate goal is to run a 10-kilometer race this September. Follow her first step in this journey as she tackles... Read more...
Plyometric Exercises: Explosive, High-Intensity Training
Plyometric Exercises: Explosive, High-Intensity Training
Looking for something new to add to your fitness regimen? Get the jump on plyometric exercises. Combining elements of cardio and strength training, plyometrics is a training method that’s used... Read more...
Core Benefits of a Battle Ropes Workout
Core Benefits of a Battle Ropes Workout
Get the lowdown on battle ropes, the hot new fitness craze. Ever wonder why Wonder Woman is so buff? It turns out that whipping around several feet of a thick... Read more...
The Health Benefits of Swimming: Myths, Facts, and More
The Health Benefits of Swimming: Myths, Facts, and More
Wondering why swimming is good for you? Find out more about the health benefits, as well as some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the sport. It’s a full-body workout... Read more...
Better Sleep Linked to Healthier Weight, Increased Activity, and Lower Blood Pressure
Better Sleep Linked to Healthier Weight, Increased Activity, and Lower Blood Pressure
You know you feel better when you have a good night’s sleep. But according to a new study conducted by Withings, getting 40 winks does more than make you feel... Read more...
5 Epic Winter Hikes in the U.S.
5 Epic Winter Hikes in the U.S.
With snow flurries striking, it may feel like all of the outdoor activities—at least those that don’t involve careening down an icy slope—are over for the season. But don’t resign... Read more...
Wonderful Ways to Burn Calories this Winter
Wonderful Ways to Burn Calories this Winter
A chill is in the air, and at high-altitude resorts, slopes are opening for the season. From snowboarding to ice hockey, there are many fun winter activities to try out... Read more...
Rowing with Alexandra: Transplant Patient Achieves Amazing Physical Feat
Rowing with Alexandra: Transplant Patient Achieves Amazing Physical Feat
Over the last few months, we’ve followed a woman and her incredible project: to row from Tahiti to Moorea with just two oars, the support of a few sponsors, and... Read more...
Does Running at Altitude Improve Performance at Sea Level?
Does Running at Altitude Improve Performance at Sea Level?
Conventional wisdom tells us that exercising at altitude gives us an edge over those who work out at sea level. But is this really true? Let’s take a look at... Read more...
She Runs Tours In Paris — Literally
She Runs Tours In Paris — Literally
For those of us who want to stick to a jogging routine, it can be difficult to plan a route in an unfamiliar city. Luckily for anyone visiting Paris, Andréa... Read more...
6 Tips For Running In The Heat
6 Tips For Running In The Heat
Want to begin or keep up a running routine even as the weather heats up? No matter what your fitness level, read on for these essential tips to surviving—and thriving—even... Read more...
Airman Michael Daggett Finds His Weigh With His ‘Why’
Airman Michael Daggett Finds His Weigh With His ‘Why’
Husband, father, and United States Airman Michael “FatDag” Daggett is all too familiar with the battle to lose weight. A loyal member of the Air National Guard for 24 years,... Read more...
HIIT: The Fastest Way to Get Fit?
HIIT: The Fastest Way to Get Fit?
When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, some people are happy to hit the trails, but for others, doing any single exercise for an extended amount of time can... Read more...
Take it to the Max Heart Rate for Better Health
Take it to the Max Heart Rate for Better Health
We know that physical activity is important for our health, but are some sports better than others? Thanks to the heart rate data collected by our Steel HR watches, we... Read more...
How To Crush Your Step Goal
How To Crush Your Step Goal
With busy work schedules and home lives, it can be hard to reach your step goal—even when it feels like you’ve been running around all day. In fact, according to... Read more...
Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker Talk Dance, Dates, and Balancing It All
Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker Talk Dance, Dates, and Balancing It All
What happens when a goddess of contemporary dance marries a charismatic hip-hop star? America’s favorite dance couple is born! Move over Fred and Ginger— Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker... Read more...
How to Fight the Winter Blues
How to Fight the Winter Blues
The days start getting longer and lighter after the winter solstice in late December, and yet the months after the holidays can seem endless. Is there a reason for feeling... Read more...
How to Trick Yourself into Exercising
How to Trick Yourself into Exercising
If you’re like me (and the majority of Americans), given the choice, we’ll always pick takeout and Netflix over Ironmans and Soul Cycling. At the same time, we know how... Read more...
Tips for Winter Running
Tips for Winter Running
What’s a runner to do when the days get shorter, the temperature dips below freezing, and being outside for any length of time becomes downright unpleasant? Read on for our... Read more...
Actor Robert Picardo Embarks on a Health & Happiness Trek
Actor Robert Picardo Embarks on a Health & Happiness Trek
You may know him as a hologram, but he’s real, really prolific, and a current ambassador for Withings. Get to know actor and planetary science advocate, Robert Picardo, in this... Read more...
Get To Know Steel HR
Get To Know Steel HR
Important Note from the Withings Team: The article below is maintained for informational purposes for our long-time users, but please note that the Steel HR hybrid smartwatch is no longer... Read more...
Resting Heart Rate 101
Resting Heart Rate 101
Heart rate tracking is popular in the fitness community as a way to gauge effort and fitness level. But while tracking heart rate during exercise can help improve fitness, tracking... Read more...
Mermaid Tails For A Fin-tastic Workout?
Mermaid Tails For A Fin-tastic Workout?
Just as Ariel dreamt of becoming human, you might be curious to know what it’s like to splash around in the water with a mermaid tail. If so, read on... Read more...
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