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Why Core Strengthening Exercises Are the Secret to a Faster Metabolism
Why Core Strengthening Exercises Are the Secret to a Faster Metabolism
We often think of “the core” as a six-pack to show off at the beach. But in reality, your core is the power station of your body. It is the... Read more...
MBA to Triple-A: Jay is a healthy role model on and off the field
MBA to Triple-A: Jay is a healthy role model on and off the field
Ahead of the 2024 Paris games, we sat down with Jay Palais, a former pro baseball player, who is also a key member of the Withings finance team in the... Read more...
A Banker Invests In His Health
A Banker Invests In His Health
A banker from Rheinhessen, a well-known wine region in central Germany, wakes up one morning in November and decides to lose weight. And he actually follows through -— 53 kg... Read more...
How to Melt the Winter Blues
How to Melt 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...
Can we predict longevity?
Can we predict longevity?
We all know we can’t slow down aging, as much as we may wish there was a way. We routinely go to the doctor to check on our health, conducting... Read more...
How Physically Fit Are Ethletes?
How Physically Fit Are Ethletes?
Can video gamers be athletes? Discover the world of “ethletes,” and find out how they train. You may not associate professional video gaming with grueling training regimens or physical endurance.... Read more...
Brianna in Paris: A Little Savoir Faire Leads to Big Health Success
Brianna in Paris: A Little Savoir Faire Leads to Big Health Success
Find out what happens when a talented young American living abroad experiences a lockdown and then tries smart devices for the first time. As a whip-smart, motivated 20-something who hails... Read more...
Angela Celebrates a Decade of Health Tracking
Angela Celebrates a Decade of Health Tracking
Get to know an accomplished career woman who also excels at caring for others. See what happens when she realizes she also must take care of herself. Angela Edwards, 60,... Read more...
Data Dive: How Healthy Was 2021 vs. 2020?
Data Dive: How Healthy Was 2021 vs. 2020?
After watching the fireworks and clearing up the confetti, we looked at the data to see how people in our community fared with their health goals last year. Read on... Read more...
Bagging Trash and Burning Fat with Plogging
Bagging Trash and Burning Fat with Plogging
A mishmash between exercise and environmental activism, plogging is a Scandinavian-inspired activity that can help you and the environment. Learn more about plogging, and see how enthusiast Paul Waye practices... Read more...
Elevation Gain: How to Elevate Your Daily Activity Routine With This Metric
Elevation Gain: How to Elevate Your Daily Activity Routine With This Metric
Powering through as many miles as possible is one measurement of athleticism, but there’s another important metric that can define your daily routine and workout over any other: elevation gain.... Read more...
Strength, Showmanship, and Smelling Salts with Jujimufu
Strength, Showmanship, and Smelling Salts with Jujimufu
Jon Call, also known as Jujimufu, is famous for his highly entertaining videos displaying incredible strength and agility. In addition to his athletic capabilities, Jon is also known for adding... Read more...
Martin Constructs a Healthier Body & Mind
Martin Constructs a Healthier Body & Mind
Find out what happens when a construction worker gets the tools he needs to help build a healthier body. Martin Menton, 62, is a construction worker from Tulsa, Oklahoma who... Read more...
Cyclist Chris Froome Talks Data & Devices
Cyclist Chris Froome Talks Data & Devices
Tour de France champion Chris Froome is more than an intuitive cyclist. He logs and analyzes his cycling, sleep, and weight along with the assistance of trainers to develop data-driven... Read more...
Olympics at home
Olympics at home
How can you compete with the best athletes in the world? You probably can’t. But we all have an opportunity to surpass ourselves and go further than we have before,... Read more...
Mercotte’s Recipe for a Healthier Lifestyle
Mercotte’s Recipe for a Healthier Lifestyle
Get to know a famous pastry chef, author, and TV personality who chooses Withings health tech to help her stay in tip top form. If you live in France, you... Read more...
The Physical Benefits of Running
The Physical Benefits of Running
Need inspo to move? Before you jump on the latest fitness craze, read on to find out how and why good old running might be the ticket to help you... Read more...
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Can exercise benefit your mental health? We investigated, and here’s what we found. When most people start pumping iron or pounding the pavement, they’re thinking about building a body that... Read more...
Why Is Weight Training Important for Runners?
Why Is Weight Training Important for Runners?
For better performance and faster race times, cardio-happy runners should consider supplementary weight training. Sounds weird? Explore everything you need to know. Read more...
The 4 Pillars of Good Health
The 4 Pillars of Good Health
Find out what you need to do to improve your quality of life and live longer in good health. It’s probably no surprise to you that regular physical activity, good... Read more...
Can connected watches help women fight breast cancer?
Can connected watches help women fight breast cancer?
A unique study explores the effects of physical activity on women with breast cancer. We talked to the study’s lead researcher to find out how technology is helping patients cope... Read more...
Frédéric Tossou: 99 Pounds Lost. 1 Million Steps Gained.
Frédéric Tossou: 99 Pounds Lost. 1 Million Steps Gained.
How do you get to a million steps in a month? Meet a man who was classified as morbidly obese and challenged himself during the pandemic to lose weight while... Read more...
Data: Was 2020 a Dumpster Fire?
Data: Was 2020 a Dumpster Fire?
We took a long look at how global health metrics fared in 2020 vs. 2019. Read on for all the details. The words “year in review” may cause you to... Read more...
Dawn or Dusk: When is the Best Time to Exercise?
Dawn or Dusk: When is the Best Time to Exercise?
When it comes to the timing of your workouts, everyone’s got a different opinion. But what does the research say, and is there a scientifically proven best time to exercise?... Read more...
How Frédéric Paupert went from a cardiac emergency to biking more than 200 miles
How Frédéric Paupert went from a cardiac emergency to biking more than 200 miles
Frédéric Paupert, sports coach and former top athlete, suffered from atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Find out how an operation saved his life and love of fitness. If... Read more...
Diabetes and Exercise: What You Need to Know
Diabetes and Exercise: What You Need to Know
Julie Kiefer, a Type 1 diabetic, shares her tips on how to balance exercise with the condition. Diabetes affects 463 million people around the world. In Type 1 diabetes, an... Read more...
Hiking: A Mind-Body Workout Like No Other
Hiking: A Mind-Body Workout Like No Other
To escape the city stress and experience breathtaking scenery, hiking is the way to go. But what are the health benefits of taking a stroll in the great outdoors? Read... Read more...
How Trainerize & Withings Help Personal Training Clients Crush Their Fitness Goals
How Trainerize & Withings Help Personal Training Clients Crush Their Fitness Goals
Withings is partnering with Trainerize, an online platform that personal fitness trainers can use to provide health and fitness coaching to their clients. How does it work? Read on. As... Read more...
Crawling Exercises: What Are the Potential Health Benefits?
Crawling Exercises: What Are the Potential Health Benefits?
Could crawling exercises be the crazy-good full-body workout you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more about the impact of crawling and check out some of our favorite... Read more...
Exploring the Health Benefits of Push-Ups
Exploring the Health Benefits of Push-Ups
Think you know push-ups? Think again. From heart health to bone density, there are lots of health benefits of push-ups that you may not be aware of. Push-ups are a... Read more...
Home Bodyweight Workouts: No Equipment Required
Home Bodyweight Workouts: No Equipment Required
We all need exercise, but we also need inspiration. If you need to work out without leaving your house, we have home workouts to try—no equipment needed! The comfort of... Read more...
Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?
Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?
As many will tell you, when using an activity tracker, the main goal of your day is to reach 10,000 steps. But where does this figure come from? Why 10,000... Read more...
Ambassador profile: Yoann Stuck
Ambassador profile: Yoann Stuck
Withings ambassador Yoann Stuck is a champion trail runner, business owner, and busy family man. We caught up with Yoann to ask about his training regimen, favorite foods, ideal races... Read more...
Lucile Woodward: 3 Tips to Organize Your Exercise Schedule
Lucile Woodward: 3 Tips to Organize Your Exercise Schedule
Lucile Woodward is back to inspire you! In this guest post, she gives tips on how to achieve surprising results and go beyond your goals. Are you following Lucile Woodward’s... Read more...
Ambassador Profile: Lucile Woodward
Ambassador Profile: Lucile Woodward
Coach, entrepreneur, and active mom Lucile Woodward has been using Withings products and helping us to motivate the French community for years. We caught up with her to get her... Read more...
Withings Integrates with Strava
Withings Integrates with Strava
Are you ready to enhance your workout experience? Find some fit friends? Take on some segments? Read on to learn how to connect your Withings tracker to the #1 multi-sport... Read more...
Does Having a Workout Buddy Really Impact Your Performance?
Does Having a Workout Buddy Really Impact Your Performance?
Is the gym proving to be a bit of a buzzkill? It might be time to snag yourself a workout buddy. Strength in numbers: sentimental tripe or scientific fact? For... Read more...
Badminton for Beginners: Fast, Intense and Super-Fun
Badminton for Beginners: Fast, Intense and Super-Fun
Get the lowdown on badminton, the high-speed racket sport that traces its lineage all the way back to ancient Greece. Take a court, a net, and two rackets, mix them... Read more...
Soccer Workouts: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Soccer Workouts: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Want to get better at the beautiful game? Find out how soccer players stay in shape. Soccer (or football, if you’re outside the U.S.), which has captured the hearts of... Read more...
Standing vs. Sitting: Are Standing Desks Healthier?
Standing vs. Sitting: Are Standing Desks Healthier?
How seriously should we take the stand-up desk trend? Read on to find out. Standing desks—in all their permutations—seem to be in vogue. Although they’ve long been associated with Silicon... Read more...
Should You Exercise on an Empty Stomach?
Should You Exercise on an Empty Stomach?
Does working out on an empty stomach help you shred fat more effectively? Read on to find out more. In recent years, we’ve seen a bit of buzz from trainers... Read more...
A Beginner’s Guide to Squash
A Beginner’s Guide to Squash
Fast as lightning and requiring a high level of physical fitness, squash—the sport, not the vegetable—is tough, but super-rewarding. Read on to find out more. Although it hasn’t quite achieved... Read more...
The Debate: Is Ice Skating Good Exercise?
The Debate: Is Ice Skating Good Exercise?
Ice skating: serious workout or just a fun way to spend a couple of hours? Read on to learn more about the health benefits of ice skating workouts. It’s been... Read more...
HIITing the Gym: Top 5 High Intensity Interval Training Workouts
HIITing the Gym: Top 5 High Intensity Interval Training Workouts
Heard about HIIT workouts, but don’t know where to start? Get the lowdown on 5 essential routines for your HIIT workout plan. The hype behind HIIT is reaching boiling point.... Read more...
Axe-Throwing Is Awesome, But Is it Axually Fitness?
Axe-Throwing Is Awesome, But Is it Axually Fitness?
Axe-throwing is all the rage, but is it a real sport? Does it count as fitness? Our blogger Tracy says it is and does. Here’s her report from the field.... Read more...
Stop Skipping Leg Day!
Stop Skipping Leg Day!
Tired of being the guy or gal with chicken legs? Explore five of our favorite leg day workouts, right here. In today’s world of perfect abs and beefy biceps, it’s... Read more...
Game, Set, Match: Workouts for Tennis Players
Game, Set, Match: Workouts for Tennis Players
Want to ace your next tennis match? There are lots of tennis workouts that can help you improve your strength and flexibility. Check out some of our favorites! Whether you’re... Read more...
What is VO2 Max and How Can You Improve it?
What is VO2 Max and How Can You Improve it?
If you’re serious about personal fitness, you’ve probably come across the words “VO2 max” at some point in your training. So what does it mean? Read on for all the... Read more...
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...