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Well aware that she's hot in Cleveland, L.A. or wherever else she happens to be, the actress gave her refreshing take on body image with a February Instagram post.

"This is a 150lb body on a 5'4 frame," the Food Network host wrote, sharing a 2014 bikini photo. "I don't weigh myself anymore because this is considered overweight by who's [sic] standards, I don't know. It's stupid and I believed them for far too long."

Fully removed from the pressures of dieting, "I now, finally, know that I am a kind, considerate, funny, thoughtful woman," she continued. "So please remember, who you are and what your character is, should never be overshadowed by what size you are or how much you weigh. You are enough. Just the way you are."

As for anyone that might not agree, she summed up, "F--k em."

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In a recent study published in JAMA Surgery, researchers investigated whether Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) reduces cardiovascular risk factors independent of calorie restriction and weight loss.

Bariatric surgery is more effective than nonsurgical treatment for reducing body weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors in people with excessive obesity. It is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events and overall mortality. However, the precise effects of the surgery, calorie restriction, or weight loss are uncertain.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) also reduces cardiovascular risk factors, morbidity, and mortality; however, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. While some studies reported no changes between RYGB and diet concerning pancreatic beta-cell function, body composition, insulin sensitivity, or glucose parameters, others showed higher improvements in these aspects, the disposition index, and insulin sensitivity after RYGB.

In the present non-randomized controlled trial, researchers evaluated the changes in cardiovascular risk variables over six weeks in obese individuals who underwent either a very low-energy diet (VLED, less than 800 kcal/day) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery along with corresponding caloric restrictions and weight reduction.

The researchers conducted the Impact of Body Weight, Low-Calorie Diet, and Gastric Bypass on Drug Bioavailability, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Metabolic Biomarkers (COCKTAIL) study at a clinic providing tertiary care in Norway. The study included severely obese adults planning for VLED or RYGB with stable body weight in the previous three months. Recruitment commenced on February 26, 2015; the initial patient visit was on March 18, 2015, and the final (nine-weeks of follow-up) took place on 9 August 2017. The researchers analyzed data between 30 April 2021 and 29 June 2023.

The study interventions comprised three weeks of LED (less than 1,200 kcal/day) before either a six-week VLED regimen (n=37) or six weeks of VLED following RYGB (n=41). Inter-group comparisons included short-term (within six weeks) changes in cardiovascular risk factors, such as body mass index (BMI), total body fat, waist-hip circumference, insulin sensitivity, fasting glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure, and cardiometabolic biological markers.

The researchers conducted assessments at week 0 (study initiation), week 3 (end of LED), week 5, and week 9 to assess changes in protein/peptide, metabolite, and bile acid in patients undergoing RYGB vs. VLED with matching weight loss. Evaluation parameters included C-peptide, heart rate, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), apolipoprotein B, triglycerides, lipoprotein (a), total cholesterol, fat-free mass, and fat mass.

A dietitian provided weekly consultations with participants as part of the trial to enhance dietary adherence. Hospital surgeons conducted standard laparoscopic RYGB and monitored adherence with a four-day diet diary. The Homeostasis Model Assessment estimate of insulin sensitivity (HOMA) evaluates insulin sensitivity.

The researchers performed linear mixed-effects modeling for analysis, adjusting for age, gender, therapy type, and duration. Exploratory objectives were associated with cardiovascular metabolism and the bioavailability and disposal of drugs like midazolam. The researchers intended to include 40 patients per group, with 15 patients with type 2 diabetes and 15 patients with normal-range glucose tolerance in each group, for exploratory outcomes.

Among 78 patients, the mean age was 48 years; 65% (n=51) were women, and 77 (99%) were white. Except for a slightly higher mean BMI of 44.5 in the RYGB group vs. 41.9 in the VLED group, baseline demographic and clinical characteristics were identical among groups. Primary atherogenic serum lipid molecules such as LDL, non-HDL, apolipoprotein B, and lipoprotein (a) were lowered after RYGB compared to VLED despite comparable fat mass loss. The corresponding inter-group differences (mean) were 18 mg/dL, 17 mg/dL, and 9.9 mg/dL, and the geometric mean ratio was 0.6 U/L, respectively. Changes in glycemic control and blood pressure were similar between groups.

The RYGB group lost more weight than the VLED group, with a mean difference of 2.3 kg. The change in body weight occurred between the third and fifth weeks and remained parallel later. Lipoprotein (a) and apolipoprotein B were reduced after RYGB but not VLED. RYGB led to further lipid and metabolite changes not seen in the VLED group, with lower 21 additional lipids (2%) and the omega-6: omega-3 fatty acid ratio.

The study found that RYGB can reduce cardiovascular risk independently of weight loss, particularly in severely obese individuals. The team observed reduced primary atherogenic lipids six weeks after RYGB but not after VLED despite similar fat mass loss. Both groups improved HbA1c, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure, with primary metabolic improvements observed during the initial three-week LED period.

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Cecilia Karlsson, MD, PhD, et al., Gastric Bypass vs Diet and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Non-randomized Controlled Trial, JAMA Surgery, published online on July 3, 2024, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.2162

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In a recent Pilot Minute video from Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, she looks into whether a pilot can take one of the popular weight loss medications that are all the rage now and still fly.

The YouTube page for the video also includes links to a variety of FAA publications, including pharmaceuticals for weight loss, no fly warning times for diabetes medications, and more. Check it out here.

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Amy Slaton and Amanda Halterman shocked 1000-Lb Sisters fans with their recent weight loss progress in a TikTok video. Amy, who once weighed over 400 pounds and was morbidly obese, made a change in 2020. When she first appeared on the show, her goal was to lose weight and become a mother. Amy not only broke her unhealthy habits but also had a bariatric procedure, which helped her shed over 125 pounds. Meanwhile, Amanda, who didn't appear in the first three seasons of 1000-Lb Sisters, also embarked on her own weight loss journey and has lost over 300 pounds.

In 2024, Amy and Amanda are continuing to work hard towards their fitness goals. They still appear to be losing weight and improving themselves.

Recently, Amy and Amanda appeared in a TikTok video with their friend @Ollisha Davis. The 1000-Lb Sisters stars had a great time at an outdoor event. Amy looked slimmer in the video, with toned shoulders and a slender face.

She wore a black outfit with a galactic pattern matching her cosmic blue hair. Amanda also looked fantastic in her purple tank top. She wore no makeup, which highlighted her natural beauty and defined jawline.

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Amy and Amanda have each embarked on their own weight loss journeys. Amanda underwent her first weight loss surgery in 2014, but it was unsuccessful, leading to a revision surgery in 2023. Amanda also quit smoking and made adjustments to her diet, resulting in a loss of over 300 pounds over the past decade. In contrast, Amy has lost 125 pounds since her surgery in 2019, which was televised in 2020. Amy reached her weight loss goal by controlling her food intake and improving her diet. She looks fit despite giving birth to two children in the last four years.

Tammy Slaton

37 years old

Lost 440 pounds

Diet, exercise, weight-loss surgery

Amy Slaton

36 years old

Lost 125 pounds

Diet, exercise, weight-loss surgery

Chris Combs

44 years old

Lost 150 pounds

Diet, exercise, weight-loss surgery

Amanda Halterman

43 years old

Lost 300+ pounds

Had weight-loss surgery (twice)

Misty Slaton Wentworth

48 years old

Unknown

Had weight-loss surgery

The latest TikTok video shows that Amy and Amanda are still making fitness a priority in their lives. They have overcome many challenges related to their previous weight issues and are determined not to go back to that. Despite their differences, Amy and Amanda have always been very close and enjoy spending time together, which helps them stay active. In the past, the Slaton sisters led a sedentary lifestyle that affected their health. It's great that they have changed their lifestyles and become more activeover the last four years.

Like Amy and Amanda, Tammy Slaton is also slowly achieving her weight loss goals. She has lost over 440 pounds after transforming her body and improving her lifestyle. This change has also helped her make new friends and become more active. Amy's brother, Chris Combs, has also made a miraculous weight loss transformation, shedding weight and participating in activities like marathons. In 2024, the Slaton-Halterman family is the fittest they have ever been. Witnessing the 1000-Lb Sisters cast members achieve so many milestones in just a few years is truly inspiring.

1000-Lb Sisters seasons 1-5 can be streamed on MAX and Discovery Plus.

Source: @Ollisha Davis/TikTok

1000-lb Sisters follows sisters Amy Salton-Halterman and Tammy Slaton in their home in Dixon, Kentucky, covering their daily lives, weight loss attempts, and subsequent weight loss surgery. The show covers such moments as attempts to have children, medical visits, and dramatic emergency room visitations. The family wrestles with supporting their daughters and their weight loss efforts while struggling with their own life troubles.

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This week at Husky 101 Orientation, new students bonded with their peers through engaging outdoor activities. James Sibley and Sebastian Sanchez, students at Northeastern, shared their entrepreneurial journey with Northeastern Global News, discussing their innovative business Phytabar, a chocolate nutrition bar enriched with seaweed. Meanwhile, Northeastern alumna Meaghan St Marc continues to inspire and transform lives at Revd cycling gym, showcasing the power of passion and teamwork in fitness.

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President Biden and his senior team said they accepted Wednesday the grim ultimatum they have been hearing from almost all quarters of the Democratic Party this week: quickly demonstrate his fitness for office or face a significant effort to force him to step aside.

Growing concern from Capitol Hill, top donors and senior party strategists, including some of his own advisers, prompted Biden to start reaching out to allies in recent days to admit that he is in a tough moment and that he has to prove to voters he is up for the job, according to two people familiar with the conversations.

His critics have been shaken by his relative inaction over the previous six days to directly address the panic ignited by his halting debate performance. Starting Tuesday afternoon, he started calling top congressional leaders, scheduled a sit-down interview with ABC News and announced weekend campaign travel plans that will be closely scrutinized.

Even a spotless performance over the coming week may not save him if significant cracks appear in public and internal polling, said senior Democratic strategists, who, like many for this story, spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations.

Biden, 81, has appeared in public four times since a rally Friday in North Carolina for remarks on a Supreme Court decision, on extreme weather, at Stonewall National Monument in New York and at a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House on Wednesday to speak for a total of 32 minutes, exclusively while using teleprompters. He also attended fundraisers and other weekend campaign events.

One senior campaign adviser called the situation a deafening silence from the top, reflecting the concerns of other advisers who described a failure of the president to publicly demonstrate his fitness for office as panic built inside the party. Other longtime Biden allies have described continued frustration about the political response and a growing conviction that a change needs to be made.

I think the onus is really on Biden right now to be very candid with all of us privately, not publicly, not that were going to tell reporters, but to be very candid with us privately about what happened, what is the larger issue? Can we get through this? said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), reflecting the concern of others. We do need more than emails of polling briefs from White House legislative affairs directors right now to assuage those concerns.

Biden spent much of Wednesday trying to push back on the concern, addressing his campaign staff and doing interviews with Black radio stations ahead of a planned meeting with Democratic governors.

The past few days have been tough. Im sure youre getting a lot of calls, and Im sure many of you have questions as well, Biden told campaign staffers in a conference call, according to a person familiar with the remarks. Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. Im the nominee of the Democratic Party. No ones pushing me out. Im not leaving. Im in this race to the end, and were going to win because when Democrats unite, we always win.

Vice President Harris, who was also on the call, added: We will not back down. We will follow our presidents lead. We will fight, and we will win.

Later, in a briefing for reporters, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden is absolutely not planning to drop out as the presidential nominee.

Even those who still argue Biden remains the best candidate admitted he lost ground in recent days, though hope remains that poll numbers will stabilize over the coming week. Some Democrats have begun openly considering the idea that Harris could replace Biden on the ticket to take on Republican Donald Trump in November.

There is significant erosion among elected [officials] and donors, said Dmitri Mehlhorn, a donor adviser working with outside groups to elect Biden. But the elected and the donors do not represent the substantial part of swing voters who are in the battleground states.

Bidens campaign team insisted on a June debate with Trump to address voter apathy and concerns about Bidens age. His stammering performance, instead, triggered alarm in the party and an increase in public concern about his competence, as measured by public polls.

Bidens private outreach to lawmakers has also been minimal since the debate, prompting leaders within the party to express their surprise to others. Biden waited until Tuesday to speak with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) and until Wednesday morning to speak with Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (N.Y.) and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.). His meeting Wednesday evening with Democratic governors was scheduled only after a request by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Several governors emerged describing it as an honest and open and candid assessment of the race. Biden reflected on the poor debate performance telling them that his mind was crammed with numbers and reiterated his plans to regain his footing.

When you love someone, you tell the truth, Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.) said. We were honest about the concerns that we were hearing from people. And we were also honest about the fact that as the president continues to tell us and show us that he was all in. And we said that we would stand with him.

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) added: Im here to tell you tonight, President Joe Biden is in it to win it. And all of us said we pledged our support to him because the stakes could not be higher.

Some House Democrats continued to debate among themselves Wednesday whether to call on Biden to step down, with drafts of a possible public letter circulating. Two Democratic members of Congress Reps. Jared Golden (Maine) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.) publicly said Tuesday that Biden can no longer win, while Rep. Lloyd Doggett (Tex.) said Biden should be replaced as the partys presidential candidate. Rep. Ral Grijalva (D-Ariz.) called on Biden to step aside Wednesday.

On a text chain Wednesday morning, House members shared a new YouGov poll that showed Biden down two points to Trump. Another poll shared on the text chain showed that former first lady Michelle Obama would trounce Trump by 10 points.

The anxious lawmakers didnt put any stock in the numbers but marveled at how theres all this potential to defeat Trump and it also says how much its being held back by Biden, according to one lawmaker on the text chain.

Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), one of Bidens closest allies in the House, said Wednesday morning that he had not spoken with the president. A spokesperson said the two connected later in the day.

I think that the president should have a series of town-hall-type meetings, engaging with voters, with the media, Clyburn said. I think he should not have his reactions to questions from the voters through a filter. Let him give unfiltered responses to their questions, and let the media report on it.

Democrats involved in House and Senate races say much will depend on whether Bidens polling continues to slide in coming days, and how that impacts Democratic candidates. There are some signs Republicans are moving to capitalize on Bidens faltering debate performance. Arizonas Republican Senate candidate, Kari Lake, plans to air a statewide ad that hits Democratic candidate Ruben Gallego on Bidens decline, said one person familiar with the ad planning.

Both the campaign and the White House are hoping that events in the days after the Fourth of July holiday will reassure voters and party insiders. They point out that no senior Democrats have called on him to step down.

The initial damage control after Thursdays debate and the subsequent North Carolina rally was handled almost entirely by staff. Those private phone calls, video conferences and other presentations focused largely on other aspects of the campaign and offered no opportunity for questions or only screened questions. Top campaign staff have written multiple memos and emails to staff, donors and supporters asking for calm and redoubled work.

The president and his team have been through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. And you know what? That will continue, Jeff Zients, Bidens chief of staff, said on the White House call. The only way to get through it is as a team. He took no questions.

The encouraging talk about fundraising numbers and the grass-roots operation has failed to address the central concern that Biden himself is not up for the job, say several senior strategists who have decided in recent days that either Biden has to prove his ability or that Democrats need a new nominee. Allies have also pointed out that the focus on internal campaign polling and analytics showing a stable race, with Biden trailing Trump slightly has failed to address the question of how the debate performance affected Bidens ability to overtake Trump before the fall.

The argument by top Biden advisers has long been that enough voters will ultimately choose to oppose Trump, but that argument lacks a clear empirical basis beyond polls that show a majority of the country remains open to supporting Biden in theory, people familiar with the situation said. The campaign has also been hit by external polling that has shown a sharper drop from Bidens already poor standing in matchups with Trump and third-party candidates.

'The polling isnt changing is not a sufficient message, said one Democratic veteran of presidential efforts, who reflected the sentiment of several other strategists. The fundamental point is it is not about a single debate performance. It is about the shaky confidence that people had is now gone. And him giving two four-minute statements and reading a teleprompter at a rally and a fundraiser is not going to cut it.

The high-dollar donor community, meanwhile, has overwhelmingly turned against Biden, according to people familiar with the conversations. Whether that has a material effect on fundraising if Biden stays in the race is less clear. In multiple cases, donor advisers say, large donations to outside groups that were expected have been withheld since the debate.

Liberal donor networks like the Democracy Alliance, American Bridge and the Strategic Victory Fund have all held calls in recent days where donors have expressed concerns about moving forward, though none of the calls resulted in formal calls for Biden to leave the race. Officials at one independent group have begun to review polling to see how their planned advertising will fare if Biden is not the nominee.

Multiple donors have described the debate performance as reflecting elements of Bidens performance in smaller group settings at donor events in recent months, when he appeared halting and struggled to communicate. That recognition has fueled calls for him to step aside, according to people familiar with those conversations.

A business executive who helped arrange a fundraiser for the Chicago convention in the last year said the Biden team refused to let even major donors ask questions in a small group. That was shocking, this person said.

I told them my donors dont care about a photo. They want to talk to him. The Biden people just wouldnt let them, the person said. It was clear they were managing him in a way Ive never experienced before. Donors expect to get to talk to the president if youre writing a big check and having an event with him.

Multiple top party donors joined the chorus on Tuesday in phone conversations with Pelosi and Schumer to say that the current situation was not sustainable and a new nominee was needed, according to people familiar with the call. Spokespeople for Pelosi and Schumer declined to comment.

During a fundraiser in McLean on Tuesday night, he was in good spirits and spoke at a donor event without a teleprompter set up for the first time since the debate. He made light of his debate struggles I know I didnt have my best debate night and suggested it was a result of jet lag. Biden returned to the United States from meetings in Europe 12 days before the debate.

Biden touted strong campaign fundraising since the debate. So far, so good, he said.

Members of Bidens family have been firm in encouraging him to stay in the race, adamantly saying that he has a game plan and rebuffing suggestions that he would consider stepping aside, according to four people close to the family. The family is still all in, one of them said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Theyre still supportive.

They have acknowledged the tough debate and the tenuous moment, but they have said absent high-level defections like Pelosi or Schumer, or a significant drop in polling data, he will remain as the partys nominee. They also frequently point to others having often doubted him only for him to overcome expectations, a sentiment still coursing through many of the family members, the people said.

Josh Dawsey, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Liz Goodwin, Abigail Hauslohner, Paul Kane and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez contributed to this report.

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Fitness trackers have come a long way from the simple bands that tracked steps and little else. Modern trackers can monitor everything from your heart health to how well youve recovered from a hard bout of training. Theyve got sensors galore and, in some cases, can give smartwatches a run for their money. Whatever your fitness goals are, theres probably a fitness tracker that can help you achieve them.

Compared to some other gadgets, wearables are incredibly personal, which means there are a few extra considerations youll have to take into account before reaching for your wallet. It makes it hard to say that any one fitness tracker is the best for everyone. Thankfully, the best thing about fitness trackers in 2024 is that theres enough variety to fit into every kind of lifestyle.

Right now, were heading into flagship launch season. Were expecting to see the latest Samsung Galaxy Watches this month, while Google announced a surprise Pixel event for August. September is also generally when we see the new Apple Watches and this year will be the 10th anniversary. If you have gadget FOMO, a little patience goes a long way this time of year. That said, if you need to replace a broken smartwatch or fitness tracker right now, summer sales like Amazon Prime Day are a good time to hunt for a deal.

Who is this fitness tracker for? The ideal fitness tracker for hardcore athletes will look different than the best one for casual users looking to get a few more steps in.

A fitness tracker should be able to go at least two to three days between charges. If its a flagship smartwatch, it should at least offer quick charging.

Is it a band or a smartwatch? Is it comfortable to wear 24/7?

What metrics does this device track? We prioritize active minutes over steps and calorie burn, but health metrics like resting heart rate, VO2 Max, and sleep quality are plusses.

Accuracy is nice, but its more important for measuring progress that your device delivers consistent results for heart rate, distance tracking, and steps.

Certain trackers are limited to specific phone ecosystems others will work regardless of what your phone is. We prioritize the latter wherever possible.

Size:46mm w/ 22mm straps /Weight:34g /Battery life:Up to 14 days /Display type:OLED touchscreen /GPS:Dual-frequency and six GNSS systems /Connectivity:Bluetooth, Wi-Fi /Water resistance:5ATM /Music storage:2.3GB

The Amazfit GTR 4 punches way above its weight. Its affordable at $199 and includes a whole array of features youd expect to see on much pricier wearables. That includes a bright OLED screen, blood oxygen monitoring, sleep stage tracking, stress tracking, Amazon Alexa compatibility, and an offline digital assistant. Its also got a native camera remote and a handy Pomodoro timer built in. And for outdoor fitness enthusiasts, the GTR 4 also has multiband GPS for more accurate GPS tracking in challenging environments. You can even import GPX routes from sites like Strava and Komoot. The GTR 4 takes a more holistic approach to health, trading in steps for PAI points to gauge whether youre getting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.

For smart features, the GTR 4 has all the basics: push notifications, quick text replies on Android, alarms, timers, and the ability to make and take calls over Bluetooth. The only thing the GTR 4 is really missing is contactless payments, but it more than makes up for it, given the expansive feature set and battery life. It lasts about 1014 days on a single charge with normal use and about a week with heavy usage. It may not have the brand recognition of a Fitbit, but since Google nerfed both the Versa 4 and Sense 2 last year, you might want to overlook that. Plus, the GTR 4 doesnt have thick bezels like either of those watches. Watchfaces on the OLED display are crisp, and animations are smooth. When you consider that Amazfit watches are often on sale, its a no-brainer.

Sizes:40mm w/20mm straps /Weight:38g /Battery life:Up to 11 days /Display type:OLED touchscreen /GPS:All-systems GNSS /Connectivity:Bluetooth, Ant Plus /Water resistance:5ATM /Music storage:4GB (for Music Edition)

The $250 Garmin Venu Sq 2 is the watch I recommend for anyone looking to replace their aging Fitbit Versa 2 or 3. Its got a similar look and vibe, with a much nicer OLED display and longer battery life.

Garmin is known for its comprehensive fitness tracking, and thats not an exception here. Of course, you get the basics, like steps and calories burned, but you get a whole lot more, too. Theres built-in GPS for tracking walks, runs, and bike rides as well as plenty of other sports profiles like yoga and strength training. For smart features, you get push notifications, timers, contactless payments, and a bunch of safety features like Garmins Incident Detection, which is its take on fall detection. (You will need to carry your phone with you, however, as this doesnt have LTE.)

If you want the option of onboard music, you can shell out $50 extra for the Music Edition, which comes with enough storage for about 500 songs. I wouldnt recommend it, however, as youll most likely have your phone on you since this isnt a true standalone watch.

What I like most about this watch, however, is its one that you can grow with. On top of recovery metrics and sleep tracking, it also has Garmin Coach a built-in, free training program for beginner and intermediate-level runners hoping to tackle a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. For health tracking, you can monitor heart rate, blood oxygen, intensity minutes (how many minutes of moderate exercise you get per week), stress, hydration, respiratory rate, and menstrual cycles. And the best part is Garmin doesnt lock any of this behind a paywall.

One note: there is a Venu 3, which adds a newer heart rate sensor and nap detection. I liked it quite a bit, and it ticks off a lot of the right boxes except for price. Its $450, which puts it outside what Id consider ideal for casual users. The other option is Garmins Forerunner 165 its a $249 budget training watch thats quite similar to the Venu Sq 2 feature-wise, albeit with a sportier vibe. Basically, go with what you find on sale. I firmly believe older models are still a good choice if all you want is the fitness-tracking basics. This is especially true since newer software updates often make their way to older Garmins. Garmin users also tend to hang onto their device for a good while. Stravas 2023 year-end survey found that the most popular smartwatch among its users was an eight-year-old Garmin!

Sizes:7S Pro: 42mm w/20mm straps, 7: 47mm w/22mm straps, 7X: 51mm w/26mm straps /Weight:7S Pro: 63g (Solar), 58g or 65g (Sapphire Solar, titanium or stainless steel) 7: 79g (Solar), 73g (Sapphire Solar) 7X: 96g (Solar), 89g (Sapphire Solar) /Battery life: 7S: up to 11 days, 14 w/ Solar, 7: up to 18 days, 22 days w/ solar, 7X: up to 28 days, 37 w/solar /Display type:MIP touchscreen /GPS:All-systems GNSS and dual-frequency GPS /Connectivity:Bluetooth, Ant Plus, Wi-Fi /Water resistance:10ATM /Music storage:Up to 32GB

Garmins flagship Fenix 7 series is no joke, and the Fenix 7 Pro lineup takes it up a notch. Its got built-in multiband GPS, solar charging on all models, the option of touchscreen or button navigation, topographical maps, and oodles upon oodles of data. Plus, every Fenix 7 Pro model has a hands-free LED flashlight, an upgraded heart rate sensor, and an improved memory-in-pixel display thats slightly easier to read in low lighting.

Garmin wearables are also known for providing extensive, in-depth metrics, and the Fenix 7 Pro lineup is no exception. You get excellent recovery metrics, as well as helpful training guides and coaching programs. The best part is Garmin doesnt charge extra for those features. Thats good news, as these are expensive watches.

I appreciate how quickly these Fenix 7 watches are able to pick up a GPS signal. Thats a must if youre training in the dead of winter. These watches can also take a beating. All models are built to military-grade standards and feature up to 10 ATM of water resistance. That means theyre more than capable of a dunk in the ocean.

Although the screen is brighter, MIP displays still arent my absolute favorite the OLED on the Garmin Epix 2 and the Epix Pro are a lot easier on the eyes. Its admittedly tough to pick between the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro, Epix 2, and Epix Pro lineups especially now that the Epix Pro also has great battery life, the LED flashlight, and now comes in multiple sizes. What it boils down to is whether you prioritize a brighter display, longer battery life, or price.

Personally, I prefer the Epix Pro for better readability, but the Fenix 7 Pro is the better choice if this is your first introduction to Garmins platform. Youll get better battery life, the same LED flashlight, all the same training features, and a lower starting price. (You can also check out our Garmin buying guide if youd like even more alternatives.)

That said, I still think the standard Fenix 7 lineup is a good choice especially if solar charging isnt all that appealing to you. Plus, many of the new features that launched with the Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro have trickled down to the standard line via OTA updates. You can also save a couple hundred dollars this way if budget is your main concern. In general, the holiday season is right around the corner, so I recommend keeping your eyes peeled for deals as retailers try to get rid of old inventory.

Sizes:8 proprietary sizes, 6-13, sizing kit needed /Weight:46g (depends on size) /Battery life:Up to 7 days /Display type:None /GPS:None /Connectivity:Bluetooth /Water resistance:Up to 328 feet /Music storage:None

The vast majority of fitness trackers are worn on the wrist, but the $299 Oura Ring isnt. The smart ring is a good option for people who are looking for something a little more discreet. Its also less distracting than some other wrist-based options, as it lacks a screen and doesnt forward push notifications.

While smaller than your average wearable, the Oura Ring still tracks a ton of metrics, including heart rate variability and body temperature. The third iteration of the device also introduces SpO2 sensors, as well as all-day heart rate monitoring and period predictions. Since launching, the Oura Ring has also added activity tracking, blood oxygen levels, chronotypes to help visualize your circadian rhythms, and a new social feature called Circles. Its also begun rolling out a whole new sleep stages algorithm that it claims is more accurate than before. If youre looking for some stress relief, the Oura Ring also lets you track guided meditation sessions.

The Oura Ring tracks typical metrics such as steps and calories burned but its main focus is sleep and recovery. Each day, youre given three sets of scores for your readiness, sleep, and activity. Its a simple, holistic look at your overall wellness and an ideal pick if you want a more hands-off experience with your data.

That said, 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the smart ring. Samsung just confirmed its working on a Galaxy Ring thats launching this month. The Evie Ring is another decent smart ring that caters to women with a simpler feature set but a clever design. Im also currently testing alternatives from Ultrahuman, RingConn, and Circular. So far, Oura remains the most full-featured of the bunch, but well have to see how this space settles over the next few months.

Size:42mm x 24mm x 12.2mm with 16mm straps /Weight:28g /Battery life:Up to 18 days /Display type:OLED /GPS:Tethered /Connectivity:Bluetooth /Water resistance:5ATM /Music storage:None

Its truly hard to beat the Amazfit Band 7s $49.99 price doubly so since you can often find it on sale for even less. Wearing the Band 7 feels like a throwback to 2014, which is great if all youre looking for is a simple and casual tracker that wont break the bank.

No one is going to compliment you on the Band 7s design, but its got a handful of cute watchfaces that make good use of its OLED touchscreen. And despite having an OLED display, youll still get roughly 14 days of battery life on a single charge. Its also incredibly lightweight, making it a good option for sleep tracking as well.

You also get an absurd number of features for the price. That includes Amazon Alexa, continuous heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring, stress tracking, advanced sleep tracking, training metrics like VO2 max and load, abnormal heart rate alerts, menstrual tracking, push notifications, find my phone, a camera remote, and even a Pomodoro timer. Youre sacrificing contactless payments and will have to settle for tethered GPS, but this is a fair tradeoff considering everything else youre getting. Its not the best option for hardcore fitness tracking, but this is a great option if all youre looking to do is casually track activity and your steps.

Amazfits been making surprisingly good budget trackers for a while. That said, if youre a little wary of a lesser-known brand, the $159.95 Fitbit Charge 6 is a decent alternative. Its pricier, but you get a lot of what Amazfit is missing. That includes Google services like YouTube Music, Google Wallet, and Google Maps. Plus, it has built-in GPS and the ability to broadcast your heart rate with some Bluetooth-compatible gym equipment.

Sizes:37mm with 18mm straps /Weight:45g /Battery life:Up to 39 days /Display type: OLED display /GPS:Tethered GPS /Connectivity:Bluetooth /Water resistance:5ATM /Music storage:N/A

The $249.95 Withings ScanWatch Light is a fetching hybrid analog smartwatch. Think of it as a dressier fitness band with some Swatch-like design sensibilities. Its got all your basics like simple push notifications, timers, and alarms. Plus, you can track steps, sleep, menstrual cycles, and GPS activities straight from the wrist. It looks spiffy on the wrist, and if you like a pop of color, Withings offers minty green and pale blue color options. Its also got excellent battery life, with an estimated 30 days on a single charge. I got a little less in testing at around 25 days, but thats still much better than the vast majority of flagship smartwatches. This also looks way more stylish than beefier multisport watches with similar battery life.

Like its name suggests, the Light is a pared-down version of the $349.95 ScanWatch 2. The main things youre missing are an EKG sensor for atrial fibrillation detection, a temperature sensor, blood oxygen tracking, and an altimeter for tracking elevation. For basic fitness tracking, you dont really need those sensors. Thats why I think the extra $100 in savings is worth it for the Light, especially since both are lacking in safety features, contactless payments, and some other bells and whistles you can get from other watches in the $350 price range. That said, if you want extras, the ScanWatch 2 also gets you a slightly more elegant look thanks to the second step-counter dial.

Another option I like is the $179.99 Garmin Vivomove Sport, which actually dominated this category the past few years. Its hard to beat the price, especially since it gets you access to Garmins platform. However, Garmins hidden OLED display can get washed out in bright lighting, and battery life was significantly shorter than other hybrid analog watches at around five days. Still, if youd rather a platform with a focus on fitness rather than wellness, the Vivomove Sport may be the better move over a Withings watch.

Sizes:41mm, 45mm /Weight:32g (41mm), 39g (45mm) /Battery life:Up to 18 hours /Display type:Always-on LTPO OLED /GPS: Built-in GPS, plus GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Beidou/Connectivity:LTE (optional), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi /Water resistance:Up to 50 meters /Music storage:32GB

If youre looking for a smartwatch that does fitness well, then iPhone owners need to look no further than the $399 Apple Watch Series 9. (The LTE version costs $50 more.) This years updates were pretty iterative, but the updated S9 processor makes this the smartest fitness tracker around for Apple users.

With watchOS 9, Apple added advanced running metrics and the ability to create custom workouts. This years watchOS 10 update adds greater integration with cycling accessories, as well as custom workout plans within Fitness Plus. Hikers also get better maps and directions on the wrist. Otherwise, the watch is incredibly similar to last years Series 8. Thats fine! Not only could you save a bit of extra dough by opting for an older model, but youre still getting the vast majority of the features that matter. Exclusive to the Series 9 are the forthcoming double-tap gesture, brighter screens, and offline Siri capability but these are fairly minor if your real focus is fitness. But if you want to use Siri to interact with your health and fitness stats, thats also a Series 9 exclusive.

Of course, we also have to address the Apple Watch ban. As of January 18th, 2024, new Series 9 sold by Apple (and eventually, third-party retailers) will have the blood oxygen feature disabled due to an ongoing patent battle with medical device maker Masimo. This isnt a huge deal for most people, as this feature isnt that useful for most people yet. You might want to consider a refurbished Series 7 or 8 if blood oxygen sensing is important to you, however.

If youre a first-time buyer, you can also opt for the second-gen Apple Watch SE. Its slightly cheaper at $249, and while you dont get as many features, its a good introduction to the ecosystem. Otherwise, if youre the type of athlete who covets a Garmin, you may also want to consider splurging on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Its more expensive at $799, but it does have the brightest screen of any Apple Watch, comes with dual-frequency GPS, has diving and hiking safety features, and is made of more durable materials.

Sizes:40mm, 44mm /Weight:28.7g (40mm), 33.3g (44mm) /Battery life:Up to 30 hours with AOD, 40 hours without AOD /Display type: Always-on OLED /GPS: Built-in GPS/Connectivity:LTE (optional), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi /Water resistance:Up to 50 meters, IP68 /Music storage:16GB

If you have a Samsung phone, this is the best full-featured smartwatch for fitness tracking. It (and the Watch 6 Classic) are the first watches to get Wear OS 4 and One UI 5 Watch, which adds a bunch of health and sleep tracking improvements like temperature-based cycle tracking, personalized heart rate zones, and custom workouts. It also has the same 3-in-1 sensor, which enables body composition analysis.Thats a unique feature that no other smartwatch at the moment is capable of. You can also access workout videos from the Samsung Health app though the production values arent as good as Fitness Plus or Peloton.

While I prefer the Classic overall (I mean, rotating bezel!), the base Watch 6 model is our pick for general fitness tracking due to its lighter weight and smaller size. Overall, its less distracting during workouts and more comfortable for sleep tracking. That said, the Classic is a very capable tracker, even if its aesthetic and larger size lend it toward being a better smartwatch. However, if you want a more rugged fitness watch with truly multiday battery life, you might be better off with the $449.99 Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The Pro is also getting some new software updates in One UI 5 Watch, including turn-by-turn navigation for running and walking.

The big thing with the Galaxy Watch 6 series is that battery life has improved over last year. In my testing, I was able to last an entire day without worrying about battery under various scenarios. For example, on outdoor GPS runs with the always-on display enabled, I only saw a battery drain of 34 percent per mile. Fast charging enables you to get eight hours of battery life on a single charge, and the improved bedtime mode mitigates overnight battery drain to 1015 percent even if you turn on continuous SpO2 sensing, snore detection, and skin temperature tracking.

While Wear OS 4 and One UI 5 Watch look, feel, and function similar to Wear OS 3 / One UI Watch 4.5, you now get cloud backups. Google has also continued to expand third-party app offerings, so there are more choices than ever. However, some features are limited to Samsung owners, making it hard to wholeheartedly recommend this to non-Samsung Android users.

Right now is a good time to find the Galaxy Watch 6 series, particularly the base models, on sale. Were expecting Samsung to release the Galaxy Watch 7 at its Unpacked event, alongside a rumored new Galaxy Watch Ultra. If you already know youd rather prioritize savings, keep an eye out for sales on the Galaxy Watch 6 devices as retailers look to clear out inventory. Otherwise, you may want to hold off if the idea of an Ultra or longer battery life appeals to you.

Sizes:41mm /Weight:31g /Battery life:Up to 24 hours /Display type: Always-on OLED /GPS: Built-in GPS/Connectivity:LTE (optional), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi /Water resistance:5ATM /Music storage:32GB

Last year, the Google Pixel Watch shifted the playing field for Android smartwatches. Now, the Pixel Watch 2 is here, and while it looks the same as its predecessor, its a significant improvement over last year.

Under the hood, you get a newer processor, Wear OS 4, and a new multipath sensor. What this translates to is much faster charging, zippier performance, and battery life that actually lasts 24 hours with the always-on display. On the health front, you have more accurate heart rate tracking, automatic workout tracking, and the Fitbit Sense 2s continuous electrodermal activity sensor for stress tracking. Plus, there are new personal safety features: Safety Check and Safety Signal. The former is a proactive timer that alerts emergency contacts to your location while the latter allows you to use emergency features even if you dont have an active LTE plan, provided you have a Fitbit Premium subscription. (Note: you still need the LTE version of the watch for Safety Signal to work.)

These are the main updates, but there are also a bunch of tiny fixes and updates here and there that address many of the quirks with the first-gen watch. That said, we still have concerns in terms of durability, repairability, and size. The Verge staff has cracked and scratched our devices, and Google doesnt offer any repair options just the Preferred Care extended warranty. (And even then, this is a new addition with the Pixel Watch 2 thats limited to the US and Canada.) And while the 41mm size is fetching on petite wrists, it may appear too dainty for people with larger wrists.

But if youre looking for alternatives to Google and Samsung, the $299.99 OnePlus Watch 2 is a strong alternative. Youre giving up LTE, but its a handsome-looking watch with surprisingly long battery life and Google Assistant from the get-go.

Sizes: 43mm by 28mm by 10mm /Weight:18g /Battery life:45 days /Display type: None /GPS: None/Connectivity:Bluetooth /Water resistance:Up to 10 meters /Music storage:None

The Whoop 4.0 is not for the casual enthusiast. Not only does it come with an expensive monthly subscription, but the information it provides is only useful if youre actively training for a cardio-intensive sport. If strength training is your main form of exercise, youre better off looking elsewhere. Like the Oura Ring, this is a distraction-free tracker that specializes in sleep and recovery. The main difference is this has a more athletic bent. For instance, youll get way more insight into how much strain youve taken on in the past week.

Whoop also provides a lot of novel ways to wear its tracker, including in underwear and arm/knee sleeves. This makes it an appealing option if youre one of those unicorns who needs a secondary tracker to supplement another form of fitness tracking. Again, this is a tracker best appreciated by people who go hard and arent afraid to experiment.Plus, Whoop recently lowered its subscription prices in certain tiers, so while its still expensive, its not quite as pricey as it used to be.

Update July 1st, 1:38PM ET: Updated buying advice for summer season, added information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Ring. Added Garmin Forerunner 165 as an alternative for casual users. Added OnePlus Watch 2 as an alternative for Android smartwatch.

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Getting fit doesn't have to cost a fortune. The best cheap fitness trackers can help you get in shape for $100 or less and monitor heart rate, physical activity and sleep quality. We tested popular options from big-name brands like Fitbit and Garmin, and smaller budget-minded ones, like Wyze, to identify the best values.

Many of the best cheap trackers including the Fitbit Inspire 3 and Garmin Forerunner 55, our top pick have companion apps for diving deep into metrics. Plus, the best affordable models are smaller and lighter than more advanced trackers and are ideal for casual users wishing to keep tabs on things like step counts, minutes active, workout routines, restfulness and the like.

To make our selection, we put the best cheap fitness trackers to the test by running, cycling, swimming, working out and sleeping with them on our wrists. While assessing, we looked at how easy they are to operate, how comfortable and stylish they are to wear, and how well they monitor movement. Read on to see our top picks for the best cheap fitness trackers in 2024.

Heres the best cheap fitness trackers you can buy right now based on our testing and reviews. Scroll on for our full in-depth analysis of each.

Best overall

Best overall

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is an attractive and petite budget-friendly tracker. For $100, youre getting ten days of battery life, a colorful band, a bright screen, and heart rate and sleep monitoring.

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Best GPS

Best with GPS

The Fitbit Charge 6 ticks all of the boxes when it comes to affordability though it does tend to be $50 more than the Inspire 3 including built-in GPS, a bright screen and plenty of fitness tracking metrics.

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Best Garmin

Best Garmin

Without onboard GPS, the Garmin Vivosmart 5 falls short compared to the Fitbit Charge 6. That said, it gives you all your fitness data for free and is an excellent sleep tracker.

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Best subscription

Best subscription

It's not for everyone there's no screen, and no built-in GPS. That said, if you're hoping to gain real insight into your heart rate and recovery data, the Whoop 4.0 ticks the right boxes.

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Best Alexa

Best with Alexa built-in

This tracker puts Alexa on your wrist for around $50, plus it has a week-long battery life and connects to the companys other devices. That said, The Wyze Band probably isnt one for serious fitness fanatics.

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Best running

Best for runners

If youre serious about tracking your training, spend a little more and get the Garmin Forerunner 55. It offers accurate GPS location tracking and a healthy serving of sleep, workout and recovery tools.

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The best cheap fitness tracker

Size: 1.5 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches

Weight: 0.62 ounces

Display: 0.7-inch AMOLED

Water resistance: 50 meters

Heart rate monitor: Yes

GPS: No

Sleep tracking: Yes

Smartphone notifications: Yes

Battery life: 10 days

Bright AMOLED screen

Lightweight

Excellent battery life

6 months of Fitbit Premium included

Small screen wont be for everyone

No on-board GPS

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is the best cheap fitness tracker because it nails the basics: heart rate monitoring, accurate workout tracking and logging sleep stages. The fact that it doesn't have a built-in GPS is slightly disappointing. On the other hand, battery life is excellent.

For $100 or less, you'll get Fitbit's Active Zone Minutes metric, 10 days of battery life, touch controls, and, in the biggest update from the Fitbit Inspire 2, a bright, beautiful AMOLED screen. The Fitbit unit itself is only available in black but is sold in three different band colors black, lilac, and morning glow. The wristband comes in two sizes: small, and large.

During testing, we loved how comfortable and easy-wearing this diminutive tracker was, even at night. We also appreciated how much more premium the tracker felt with a color screen. It won't be for everyone, but if you're looking for an affordable fitness tracker, you can't go wrong with the Inspire 3.

Read our full Fitbit Inspire 3 review here.

The cheap fitness tracker with built-in GPS

Size: 1.4 x 0.9 x 0.4 inches

Weight: 1.3 ounce

Display: 1.4-inch AMOLED

Water resistance: 50 meters

Heart rate monitor: Yes

GPS: Yes

Sleep tracking: Yes

Smartphone notifications: Yes

Battery life: 7 days

Support for Google Maps, Youtube Music and Google Wallet

Light, slim and comfortable design

Accurate heart rate sensor

Bright, crisp touchscreen

No support for Spotify

Some limitations in sports modes

Although it's Google's flagship fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 6 is a fairly affordable device, not to mention, easy-wearing. Plus, it boasts several exciting updates compared to the Fitbit Charge 5, including the return of haptic side buttons, which make the 6 far easier to navigate. It can also now be used as a heart rate tracker on NordicTrack, Peleton and other exercise machines.

The Charge 6 isn't only about fitness though. Unlike the Inspire 3, it offers support for Google Maps, YouTube Music and Google Wallet, though you will need a Google account to use any of the above.

In addition to access to useful Google apps, the Charge 6 also features an onboard GPS. This makes it heavier than its more affordable sibling, the Inspire 3, but it still doesn't weigh much. More importantly, the built-in GPS lets you accurately track runs, hikes, bike rides and more, without the need to carry a paired smartphone.

During testing, we were impressed by how comfortable the Charge 6 is around the wrist and how easy it is to read in the bright sunlight. The screen is a bit larger than that found on the Inspire 3 though nowhere near as large as those found on the latest Apple Watches.

Ultimately, if you want a petite and capable fitness tracker with some useful smartwatch features and are okay with breaking the $100 price barrier, the Fitbit Charge 6 is a total home run.

Read our Fitbit Charge 6 review here.

This best cheap Garmin tracker

Size: 0.8 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches (small), 0.8 x 0.4 x 10 inches (large)

Weight: 0.9 ounces

Display: 0.8-inch OLED (B&W)

Water resistance: 50 meters

Heart rate monitor: Yes

GPS: No

Sleep tracking: Yes

Smartphone notifications: No

Battery life: 7 days

Good sleep tracking

Lightweight design

Comprehensive companion app

No built-in GPS

A little fiddly to use

It's not just huge adventure watches that Garmin make, they also have smaller fitness trackers, that won't cost the earth. The best of these is the Garmin Vivosmart 5 a little tracker, that does a lot more than just counting your steps.

The Vivosmart 5 has a monochrome OLED display, that is 66% larger than the display on its predecessor. This does make it easier to read messages on the watch, and unlike the Vivosmart 4, text can now scroll across the screen, which prevents messages from being cut off. Additionally, you can see at least three stats on the screen at one time.

The Vivosmart 5 gives you GPS tracking through your phone, blood oxygen monitoring, and continuous heart rate monitoring.Like a lot of the otherbest Garmin watches, the Vivosmart 5 is pretty good on a sleep-tracking front. Its lightweight and comfortable enough to wear when youre sleeping (compared to theGarmin Fenix 7, its quite literally, a dream), and gives you a good picture of your sleep patterns. Like a lot of the more premium Garmin watches, the watch will also give you a body battery score when you wake up, which takes into account your previous days activity levels, and your sleep quality.

The body battery tool is similar to Fitbits daily readiness score, but Garmin has one huge benefit over Fitbit in this category unlike Fitbit, it doesnt put its premium tracking features behind a paywall. All of Garmins data is free of charge and available in the Garmin Connect App, which is intuitive and easy to use.

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The best fitness tracker subscription

Size: 1.5 inches x 1 inch x 0.5 inches

Weight: 1 ounce

Display: n/a

Water resistance : 10 meters

Heart rate monitor: Yes

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From forest bathing to cold water swimming, getting reacquainted with the natural world has been high on our collective agendas during the past couple of years. And a new fitness trendthat has garnered over 350K views on TikTokpotentially brings this craze to a peak. Say hello to quadrobics, a style of exercising that sees devotees using all four limbs, to mimic the movements of various animals, explains Tomi Akande, a personal trainer at UNTIL.

There is method in the madness: Quadrobics is a way of exercising that combines elements of aerobics and calisthenics, explains Akande. Its designed to engage all four limbs simultaneously, providing a really effective full-body workout. Not only does a quadrobics workout enhance strength and agility, but coordination too, since it targets a group of muscles referred to collectively as the quad muscles, which are crucial for a variety of daily activities and overall body stability, says Akande.

This group of muscles includes the quadriceps (the muscles on the front of the thigh), quadratus lumborum (in the lower back), quadriceps surae (in the calves), and quadriceps femoris (which encompasses all the muscles in the group, and forms the major muscle mass of the thigh). As well as being excellent for general movementand longevity of it, as we get olderthese muscles help with spinal stability and lateral movement, knee extension and leg raising, and ankle control and foot movement, says Akande.

While a peruse at those sharing their quadrobics moves on TikTok might show some of the weirder sides of the sportthere are a lot of incredibly flexible people dressed up as cats, prancing aroundlearning how to move in a functional way can pay dividends to our health. Examples of different movements include bear crawlswhich are a personal trainer favoritewhere you move forward on your hands and feet, mimicking a bears movement. This, alone, can enhance strength, coordination, and agility by engaging the core, shoulders, and legs, says Akande.

Other key movements include crab walks, where you sit with your hands behind you, lift your hips off the ground, and walk forwards and backwards using your hands and feet to target the triceps, shoulders, and core; or gorilla walks, where you move side to side in a deep squat position with your hands touching the ground, mimicking a gorillas moves. This targets the legs, glutes, and upper body, Akande continues.

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