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The Best Infrared Saunas of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

While the best home saunas can be a great addition to your recovery and wellness regimens, the hot, humid conditions can be less than comfortable at times. As Amanda Capritto, certified personal ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Resistance Bands for Seniors, Chosen by CPTs

No matter your age, the best resistance bands can be a huge asset to your fitness routine. You might use them primarily for stretching and warming up, or you might mostly use them for your strength ... Continue Reading

Redwood Outdoors Yukon Cold Plunge Tub Review

People have been immersing themselves in frigid waters for centuries, but cold plunging has made a resurgence in the fitness world, thanks in part to scientifically backed cold plunge benefits, including ... Continue Reading

Best Cold Plunges

The Best Cold Plunge Tubs of 2025, Tested and Expert-Reviewed

People have been using cold water immersion for centuries, as it's been said to promote speedy muscle recovery, mental health benefits, and increased energy thanks to the waves of norepinephrine your ... Continue Reading

The 6 Best Mini Massage Guns of 2025

Mini massage guns work just like their larger counterparts by delivering a percussive massage to muscles and soft tissue. While mini massage guns tend to be less powerful than full-size massage guns, they ... Continue Reading

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Best Home Saunas of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Fitness Experts

Like the best cold plunges, saunas have been linked to improved cardiovascular health, reductions in inflammation, more energy, and better sleep, which is why they’re such a popular recovery tool right ... Continue Reading

Theragun vs Hypervolt 2

Theragun Prime vs. Hyperice Hypervolt 2

Percussive massage guns like the Theragun Prime and Hyperice Hypervolt 2 are a great way to work out soreness you may experience from a long gym session — or even a long day at the office. For those ... Continue Reading

The Plunge vs Polar Monkeys

The Plunge vs. Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge

Cold plunging has become a very trendy way to speed up the recovery of sore muscles, with some avid cold plungers attesting to the mental benefits, as well. Now you can certainly hop into a ... Continue Reading

Best Inversion Tables

Best Inversion Tables of 2025 for Value, Comfort, and More

While it may seem like a recent wellness trend, inversion therapy dates back to over 2,000 years ago when Hippocrates used pulleys, ropes, and ladders to treat patients. Fortunately, those seeking relief ... Continue Reading

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Best Vibrating Massage Rollers: Top Picks for Recovery and Mobility

Massage therapy is a great way to recover from exercise and relieve stress. You don’t have to book a regular massage appointment thanks to vibrating massage rollers. The pressure of your body going into ... Continue Reading

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Best Massage Balls

Massage balls are terrific, often portable tools that are great for working kinks and knots out of muscles. Typically made from rubber, massage balls differ in size, weight, and design, with some balls ... Continue Reading

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Best Hot/Cold Pads

Hot/cold pads are usually microwaveable or heated bags or pads filled a gel that can also be cooled in the freezer to function as an ice pack. When applied superficially, they have shown to have some ... Continue Reading

Best Ice Wraps

Best Ice Wraps

Ice wraps are a staple product for addressing sore muscles and cooling off. They come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to be used on all different body parts. When searching for the right ice wrap, ... Continue Reading

Best Back Massagers

Best Back Massagers

Whether it is the pressure of work, the tediums of travel, or the non-stop duties of the household that are adding up, people of all stripes could use a relief. That’s why back massages are so popular - ... Continue Reading

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