Meredith Dietz

1 day ago | au.lifehacker.com | Meredith Dietz

If you use Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, be careful: Your workout gear may be impacted by a safety recall.BowFlex parent company Johnson Health Tech Trading has issued a recall for BowFlex adjustable dumbbells due to a serious impact hazard that could result in injury to users—the company says there have been over 300 reports of plates dislodging during use, including 111 resulting in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes, or contusions.

1 day ago | au.lifehacker.com | Meredith Dietz

When I'm marathon training, my schedule revolves around logging miles. Between work, relationships, and hitting the pavement for my training runs, finding time for strength training feels impossible. However, avoiding my dumbbells is a costly mistake: Without complementary strength work, runners often develop muscle imbalances that can lead to injury. So, what I needed was an efficient (read: quick) routine that specifically targets the major muscle groups important for running performance.

3 days ago | reductress.com | Meredith Dietz

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4 days ago | au.lifehacker.com | Meredith Dietz

The promise is seductive: Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence will instantly tell you exactly how many calories you're consuming. No more tedious manual logging, no more guessing at portion sizes, no more human error. Apps like Cal AI, Lose It!, and MyFitnessPal's new photo features claim to revolutionize calorie tracking by letting your smartphone's camera do the heavy lifting.

4 days ago | au.lifehacker.com | Meredith Dietz

Before you toss your broken smartwatch and buy a replacement, get this: Coros has introduced a new repair service. The process is a beautifully straightforward exchange model: You need a battery or screen replacement, you send them your watch and a payment, and they send you a working, refurbished watch. The program offers battery, screen, button, and digital dial replacements. If you could use an upgrade or repair on your Coros watch, here's what you need to know.