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Ive always tried to eat well and exercise, but I lacked consistency. Whether it was the

In April 2021, I finally had enough. I realized doing the same thing over and over without results is scarier than trying something new, so I set up a meeting with a personal trainer at my local gym. I experimented with lifting weights in my early 20s here and there, but I was never consistent and didn't follow a program. But Im a lifelong learner who enjoys getting out of my comfort zone. My goals were simple, yet ambitious: I wanted to master the big liftsbench press, squat, and deadliftand I wanted to understand how to increase weight progressively to reach my full potential.

My first session was tough. Everything was hard, my form was all over the place, and the moves felt awkward. I was also nervous that people thought I didnt belong in the gym. But instead of saying, This is hard I cant do it, I said, How can I improve? Approaching this new challenge with curiosity, rather than fear, empowered me. I was determined to get stronger, and I was ready to put in the work.

I committed to training four times a week: two days with my trainer and two days on my own. I wanted to stay consistent, improve my form, and build muscle. I was excited for the challenge and motivated to get better.

Jenna Seguin at the start of her strength transformation journey in April 2021.

On Instagram, I came across a video of Michelle MacDonald bench pressing and was in awe of her form and heavy weight. I wanted to level up, so I applied to Michelles personal training community, The Wonder Women.

In August 2022, I started virtual training with The Wonder Women five days a week: three lower body days and two upper body days. I prioritized form and focused on progressive overload, but I also got curious about bodybuilding.

Jenna showed offher progresswhen she joinedThe Wonder Women virtual trainingprogram.

I decided to start training for my first bodybuilding competition in June 2023, but 12 weeks into prep, my competition was canceled. The Wonder Women didnt have spots available to transfer into the current bodybuilding training group, so I switched teams and joined Dynasty Training.

Im preparing for my first show at the end of 2024, so I recently started my build phase, which consists of four days of weight training: two lower body days and two upper body days. My goal is to build muscle, but instead of only focusing on how much weight I can lift, I also prioritize tempo and increasing my reps and sets.

For lower-body workouts: I do a glutes and quads day and a posterior chain day. My workouts are typically an hour and a half, and I do seven to 10 moves per session. The number of reps and sets varies, but most of my current lower-body lifts are based on a ladder model: 12 reps, 10 reps, eight reps, and six reps of each move, increasing weight as the number of reps decreases.

For upper-body workouts: I do a shoulders and back day and a chest and arms day. These workouts are typically an hour, and I do seven to 10 moves per session, including bench press, pullups, man makers, lat pulldowns, and pushups.

I also do 35 minutes of cardio six days a week and have one day designated to core and high intensity intervals, and one day of stretching. Sunday is my day off.

Lower body is my favorite to train and I especially love deadlifts, Bulgarian split squats, and hip thrusts. Now, I can deadlift 195 pounds and thrust 300 pounds. Im currently working on adding a pause at the top of each hip thrust and let me tell you it adds a whole other level of intensity.

Im capable of lifting more than my grip can hold, so these lifting straps take some pressure off my hands and allow me to focus on form and heavier weight without worrying about slipping.

I love overnight oats and oatmeal, and adding a scoop of this glazed donut protein powder satisfies my sweet tooth. Theres also no fillers or preservatives which is always a plus.

Ive tried every diet in the book, but nothing was ever sustainable or satisfying. Then, I learned to count macros and realized I could still eat my favorite foods when I paid attention to portion size and nutrition labels.

I eat four to five meals a day and focus on my protein, carb, and fat intake. I always prioritize protein, and chicken, turkey, and fish are my go-to sources. Its also fun to try new macro-friendly recipes, and meal prepping on Sunday sets me up for success during the week.

That said, it took me a long time to get over the idea of restriction. I was so used to eliminating foods and eating as little as possible, but once I learned nothing is off limits and macros are about balance and variety, I felt better than ever. Instead of a month-long, restrictive, fad diet, I realized the most sustainable plan is listening to my body and eating the foods I love.

1. I let go of the notion that my strength journey needs to be perfect.

When I started strength training in 2021, it wasnt necessarily the perfect time to embark on a new journey. But I decided to stop waiting and took control of my situation. Is every workout perfect? Nope! But thats okay. I realized if I keep trying and continue to show up its going to pay off in the long run.

Jenna shared a check-in photo whiletraining for her first bodybuilding show.

2. I became more self-aware and understood the value of the mind-body connection.

Its so easy to operate on autopilot, but Ive learned to evaluate my *entire* lifestyle when something feels off. If my energy levels are low, I look at my diet and sleeping habits. When I'm stressed, I reflect on why instead of letting anxiety rule my day.

As a result, Ive learned the importance of the mind-body connection. How Im feeling physically and mentally can have a direct impact on each other and the overall sense of self-awareness has gotten me closer to my goals.

3. I gave myself the opportunity to be good at something and realized consistency is key.

Most of my life, I participated in diets and fitness programs that had a clear start and end date. Once I understood that people become good at things by being consistent, a light bulb went off. I realized I had never given myself a chance (or the time) to get good. I always expected quick results and a long-term program seemed daunting, but when I challenged myself to start weight lifting without an end date in mind, my whole mindset changed.

Not only do I love that consistency brings me closer to my goals, but I found value and motivation in the process. Whether its perfecting my form or mastering a recipe, the sense of accomplishment after nailing a new skill keeps me determined to get better and stronger. Its fun to show up for yourself and consistency in the gym has given me the opportunity to believe in myself.

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Tired from a restless night spent awake? One of the most helpful things to do might be to get some exercise, according to a new study."Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short," said lead study author Dr. Erla Bjrnsdttir, sleep expert and part time teacher and researcher at Reykjavik University.The study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open looked at data from more than 4,300 people ages 39 to 67 over 10 years.Bjrnsdttir is affiliated with a sleep application that tracks sleep and gives tips and resources for better sleep. The company didn't fund this study, and the authors didn't report any competing interests.Participants in nine European countries were surveyed about their frequency, intensity and duration of physical activity as well as their symptoms of insomnia, amount of sleep each night and feelings of sleepiness during the day.Those who were persistently active were 55% more likely to be normal sleepers those who sleep 6 to 9 hours a night and those who became active over the time period were 21% more likely to sleep normally after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index (BMI) and smoking history, the study said.The results are strong on their own but are also supported by an existing body of literature, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He was not involved in the research."Our results are in line with previous studies that have shown a beneficial effect of physical activity on symptoms of insomnia, but the current study additionally shows the importance of consistency in exercise over time," Bjrnsdttir said in an email. "It therefore matters to be physically active throughout your life in order to reduce the risk of insomnia and short sleep duration."The study may give health care professionals another tool alongside medication and therapy, said Dr. Shalini Paruthi, codirector of the Sleep Medicine and Research Center at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri, and an American Academy of Sleep Medicine spokesperson. She was not involved in the research."It gives us an idea of something that maybe we don't always think about for treatment of insomnia," Paruthi said.Will exercise cure my insomnia?There are plenty of reasons why physical activity may help in getting a good night's rest."Exercise has been shown to improve sleep quality and duration by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing mood. Physical activity helps regulate the body's internal clock and promotes deeper, more restorative sleep," Bjrnsdttir said.This study does not show on its own that adding in exercise will reduce insomnia symptoms, since it did not get a clear baseline of sleep quality before activity was added in, Neubauer said.However, there is still good evidence out there."There is some literature suggesting people who start becoming more physically active and exercising more do have a tendency to have improved nighttime sleep in terms of their total sleep time, and their ability to fall asleep," he said.It's important to note, however, that people who have long had problems with insomnia likely won't find that exercise completely cures their condition on its own, Paruthi added.And it will vary individually some people will see amazing results, others moderate and a group of people may not see any improvement, she said.Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the most effective tool out there for treating insomnia, so people with more severe sleep problems may want to seek that out as well, Paruthi added.Getting activeYou don't have to start running marathons to get the benefit. You just have to start, the experts said."Even moderate-intensity exercise, such as walking or yoga, can have significant positive effects on sleep," Bjrnsdttir said.Paruthi has seen from her patients that there are always roadblocks to getting more active, but that any amount helps."Even if you can only walk two houses to the left, come back and walk two houses to the right that's a great start," she said. "Even if you're doing five minutes a day, you just have to start somewhere."If you want to make your activity even more helpful to your circadian rhythm, you can get outside in the sunlight, Neubauer said."Both being outdoors and being physically active can have a positive effect on our circadian rhythm. And it is our circadian rhythm that promote sleep at nighttime and alertness during the daytime," he said."The degree to which people can modify their lifestyles to enhance activity and being outdoors and getting more light certainly has the potential to have a positive effect on nighttime sleep."

Tired from a restless night spent awake? One of the most helpful things to do might be to get some exercise, according to a new study.

"Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short," said lead study author Dr. Erla Bjrnsdttir, sleep expert and part time teacher and researcher at Reykjavik University.

The study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open looked at data from more than 4,300 people ages 39 to 67 over 10 years.

Bjrnsdttir is affiliated with a sleep application that tracks sleep and gives tips and resources for better sleep. The company didn't fund this study, and the authors didn't report any competing interests.

Participants in nine European countries were surveyed about their frequency, intensity and duration of physical activity as well as their symptoms of insomnia, amount of sleep each night and feelings of sleepiness during the day.

Those who were persistently active were 55% more likely to be normal sleepers those who sleep 6 to 9 hours a night and those who became active over the time period were 21% more likely to sleep normally after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index (BMI) and smoking history, the study said.

The results are strong on their own but are also supported by an existing body of literature, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He was not involved in the research.

"Our results are in line with previous studies that have shown a beneficial effect of physical activity on symptoms of insomnia, but the current study additionally shows the importance of consistency in exercise over time," Bjrnsdttir said in an email. "It therefore matters to be physically active throughout your life in order to reduce the risk of insomnia and short sleep duration."

The study may give health care professionals another tool alongside medication and therapy, said Dr. Shalini Paruthi, codirector of the Sleep Medicine and Research Center at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri, and an American Academy of Sleep Medicine spokesperson. She was not involved in the research.

"It gives us an idea of something that maybe we don't always think about for treatment of insomnia," Paruthi said.

There are plenty of reasons why physical activity may help in getting a good night's rest.

"Exercise has been shown to improve sleep quality and duration by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing mood. Physical activity helps regulate the body's internal clock and promotes deeper, more restorative sleep," Bjrnsdttir said.

This study does not show on its own that adding in exercise will reduce insomnia symptoms, since it did not get a clear baseline of sleep quality before activity was added in, Neubauer said.

However, there is still good evidence out there.

"There is some literature suggesting people who start becoming more physically active and exercising more do have a tendency to have improved nighttime sleep in terms of their total sleep time, and their ability to fall asleep," he said.

It's important to note, however, that people who have long had problems with insomnia likely won't find that exercise completely cures their condition on its own, Paruthi added.

And it will vary individually some people will see amazing results, others moderate and a group of people may not see any improvement, she said.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the most effective tool out there for treating insomnia, so people with more severe sleep problems may want to seek that out as well, Paruthi added.

You don't have to start running marathons to get the benefit. You just have to start, the experts said.

"Even moderate-intensity exercise, such as walking or yoga, can have significant positive effects on sleep," Bjrnsdttir said.

Paruthi has seen from her patients that there are always roadblocks to getting more active, but that any amount helps.

"Even if you can only walk two houses to the left, come back and walk two houses to the right that's a great start," she said. "Even if you're doing five minutes a day, you just have to start somewhere."

If you want to make your activity even more helpful to your circadian rhythm, you can get outside in the sunlight, Neubauer said.

"Both being outdoors and being physically active can have a positive effect on our circadian rhythm. And it is our circadian rhythm that promote sleep at nighttime and alertness during the daytime," he said.

"The degree to which people can modify their lifestyles to enhance activity and being outdoors and getting more light certainly has the potential to have a positive effect on nighttime sleep."

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Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training, teaching and physical conditioning for players. The calendar for 2024 is below.

As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club's official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases:

Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and drills, as well as "perfect play drills," and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, conducted at a walk-through pace. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.

Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or "OTAs". No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.

Article 22 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement stipulates that clubs may hold one mandatory minicamp for veteran players. This minicamp, noted below, must occur during Phase Three of the offseason program.

New head coaches are entitled to conduct an additional voluntary veteran minicamp. Any voluntary minicamp for veteran players must be conducted prior to the NFL Draft (April 25-27), but no earlier than week three of the club's offseason workout program and after at least one week of the two weeks of Phase One activities that the clubs may hold pursuant to Article 21. This year, eight clubs will hold voluntary veteran minicamps, as noted below.

Each club may hold a rookie football development program for a period of seven weeks, which in 2024 may begin on May 13. During this period, no activities may be held on weekends, with the exception of one post-Draft rookie minicamp, which may be conducted on either the first or second weekend following the draft. The dates of each club's post-draft rookie minicamps will be circulated at a later date.

For specific information and detailed offseason program rules, please see Articles 21 and 22 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, available on nflcommunications.com.

The NFL Offseason Workout Program calendar (dates are subject to change at the discretion of individual clubs):

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If you want major gains in minimal time, Women's Health and Men's Health have you covered with our new

Click here to get your Women's Health+ Premium membership, and you'll unlock 20-Minute Muscle (and *tons* more workout programs) immediately.

Let the record show, strength training is the key to feeling (and looking) so much stronger. When you strength train, you use either your own bodyweight or tools like dumbbells to build muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Picking up heavy weights is the secret sauce to the physical and mental transformation you've been dreaming about.

But it must take hours of time in the gym working out to see those gains, right? In reality, you can achieve a stronger, fitter you from the comfort of your own home simply by staying committed to a plan. "At the end of the day, consistency is key," Barnett says. "Whether it's 20 minutes or an hour, what's most important is moving your body regularly."

20-Minute Muscle includes four quick dumbbell workouts that target every muscle group in your body.

To get started, all you need to do is sign up for your WH+ Premium membership, which includes access to All/Out Studio, where the program lives.

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Don't worry if you only have a light set at home. This program is about progressing over the course of a few weeksnot starting day one with the biggest dumbbells in the gym. "As long as you are progressively increasing the weight and challenging your endurance, you're going to get stronger," Barnett says.

In fact, if you're just starting out, it's better to begin with lighter weights and gradually increase as you get stronger. "It's all about finding the sweet spot between challenge and control," Barnett says. "You should be able to complete each exercise and rep with proper form. By the last few reps, it should be difficult."

All four of the workouts in 20-Minute Muscle are programmed circuit-style, which means that a block of movements is performed with minimal rest in between. This type of training gets real spicy, real fastwhich is the point, Barnett says.

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"With 20 minutes on the clock, we are working to fatigue our muscles as much as possible in a short amount of time," she explains. "A circuit-style workout ensures that you're constantly putting in work to make the best use of your time."

Just aim to do as many reps as you can with control for the entire allotted time. With a few weeks of consistency, you should be able to crank out a few more reps using a heavier set of dumbbells. You'll see progress in real time!

Since we're working with 20 short minutes here, think of it as time to invest in yourself and completely focus on working towards a stronger you. That means keeping your head in the game through every movement.

"Mind-muscle connection is crucial," Barnett advises." You can go through the motions, but are you actively engaging the muscles?" Think intently about squeezing and elongating your muscles as you progress through a movement. "Being intentional with your focus on mind-muscle connection will optimize your gains," she says.

With just 20 minutes and a bit of consistency and focus, the gains will be all yours.

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CAPITOL POLICE -- THE HINDS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE -- HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE FBI. THE MISSISSIPPI BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ALONG WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ARE INVESTIGATING BOMB THREATS MADE AGAINST SEVERAL PLANET FITNESS GYMS. FOUR PLANET FITNESS LOCATIONS IN THE JACKSON METRO WERE GIVEN THE ALL CLEAR YESTERDAY AFTER POLICE INSPECTED THE AREAS. JACKSON POLICE, BRANDON POLICE, AND RIDGELAND POLICE RESPONDED TO THOSE SCENES. TWO BOMB THREATS WERE MADE AGAINST THE PLANE

Bomb threats targeting Planet Fitness under investigation

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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, along with the Department of Homeland Security, is investigating bomb threats made against several Planet Fitness gyms.Four Planet Fitness locations in the Jackson metro were given the all-clear Thursday after police inspected the areas. Police officers from Jackson, Brandon and Ridgeland responded.Bomb threats were made against the two Planet Fitness locations in Jackson. The others were for the Planet Fitness gyms in Ridgeland on Lake Harbour Drive and in Brandon on West Government Street.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, along with the Department of Homeland Security, is investigating bomb threats made against several Planet Fitness gyms.

Four Planet Fitness locations in the Jackson metro were given the all-clear Thursday after police inspected the areas. Police officers from Jackson, Brandon and Ridgeland responded.

Bomb threats were made against the two Planet Fitness locations in Jackson. The others were for the Planet Fitness gyms in Ridgeland on Lake Harbour Drive and in Brandon on West Government Street.

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Best fitness trackers: Quick menu

The best fitness trackers are a simple, accessible fitness tool that can give you plenty of information about your health, track your workouts, and nudge you towards a healthier lifestyle. If you're looking to get fit in 2024, it's one of the best investments you can make in yourself.

These bands track metrics such as sleep, steps, calories expended, and log your workouts. Once your data is measured they can start to give you a better picture of your overall health and fitness, allowing you to tweak your habits to more positive ones.All fitness trackers are different, but there are some basic requirements to look for, including long battery life, on-wrist comfort, built-in GPS, and the ability to track your fitness and monitor your heart rate.

Of course, depending on your budget some fitness trackers may be more advanced than the cheaper versions, so you may find yourself picking which features are the most important to you.Most of the best smartwatches and all of the best running watches contain fitness tracking hardware, but are often more expensive than the simpler band-style trackers. Check our fitness tracker vs smartwatch guide to find out the difference, while you can also check out best smart rings: a newer category becoming more popular.

Do you want to quickly find the best fitness tracker for you? Take a look at this at-a-glance overview, which picks out the most important features of each device so you can quickly narrow down your options, then jump down the page for a more detailed look.

Best overall

Best overall

This lovely-looking fitness tracker ticks all of the boxes for comfort, style, and accuracy with a bright AMOLED display and excellent heart rate tracking.

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Best budget

Best budget

If you're on a strict budget, you've got everything you need in this slick tracker from Huawei, including basic tracking and a good-looking color screen and two weeks of battery.

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Best premium

Best premium

A feature-packed fitness band that's a solid companion for all kinds of activities just stick to the indoors as we weren't impressed by the GPS on offer here.

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Best sleep tracker

Best for sleep

For incredibly accurate tracking, give the Oura smart ring a try. Sleep monitoring and heart rate tracking are excellent and data is presented in a clear and accessible way.

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Best cheap Apple Watch

Best Apple Watch

If you want an Apple Watch to track your health and fitness, the Apple Watch SE 2 isn't nearly as cheap as some of the other trackers on the list, but it's the cheapest up-to-date Apple Watch you can get right now.

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Best Garmin fitness tracker

Best Garmin fitness tracker

A solid option of when it comes to fitness-focused activity tracking, and offers access to the advanced features from the Garmin Connect app. A bit long in the tooth, but still a very good choice.

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The best fitness tracker overall

Screen: Yes

Heart rate tracker: Yes

Waterproof: Yes

Activity tracking: Yes

GPS: No

Battery life: Up to 7 days

Compatibility: Android/iOS

Bright AMOLED display

Slim, stylish design

Excellent heart rate tracking

The Fitbit Luxe is our number one fitness tracker thanks to its excellent health monitoring tools, stylish design, and the strength of the fantastic Fitbit app that works alongside it.

The Luxe tracks everyday activity, sleep, heart rate, respiration and workouts. When we put it to the test, we were particularly impressed by its heart rate monitoring accuracy, which was on par with much more expensive running watches. Your daily data is presented on a super-sharp color AMOLED display, which offers lots of detail in a very small space. That means less scrolling, which is always a win in our books.

The Luxe is also Fitbit's best-looking fitness tracker to date, with a stainless steel case and buckle and a choice of either a soft silicone band or a gold-toned stainless steel bracelet. In our tests, it was comfortable to wear all day and night, allowing us to build a complete picture of our activity and sleeping habits.

Fitness trackers work best when worn every day, so they can build up a full picture of your habits and lifestyle, and the Luxe is one that you'll genuinely want to. There's no onboard GPS; instead, the Luxe needs a connection to your phone, which is its only real drawback. If that's a deal-breaker for you, the slightly pricier Fitbit Charge 5 would be a better choice.

Read our full Fitbit Luxe review

The best budget fitness tracker

Screen: Yes

Heart rate tracker: Yes

Waterproof: Yes

Activity tracking: Yes

GPS: Yes

Battery life: 14 days standby

Compatibility: Android/iOS

Two-week battery life

Good looking color screen

Not available in the US

No GPS

This is one of the best fitness trackers you can buy if you're on a strict budget, and it has impressive specs considering how much it costs. The Huawei Band 7 comes with no GPS, making it a less-than-stellar choice for outdoor activities, and it also has excellent in-depth sleep-tracking capabilities.

In our tests, we found the color display easily readable even in direct sunlight, allowing you to check your workout stats at a glance, and the heart rate monitor proved accurate, giving results comparable with a much more expensive dedicated sports watch (something that's incredibly helpful for interval training).

Huawei's TruSeen 4.0 algorithms means SpO2 is always running, a rarity for trackers this cheap, but its biggest downside is its lack of availability in the US thanks to sanctions on Huawei devices. Nevertheless, if you can get it, if you're looking for an affordable entry-level device for your first foray into the world of fitness tracking, the Band 7 should be on your shortlist.

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The best premium fitness tracker

Screen: Yes

Heart rate tracker: Yes

Waterproof: Yes, 5ATM

Activity tracking: Yes

GPS: Yes

Battery life: Up to 7 days

Compatibility: Android/iOS

Feature-packed for a fitness band

Decent battery life

Can relay your HR to gym equipment

Severely flaky GPS

No altimeter

Heart rate accuracy not the best

TheFitbitCharge 6 is the most advanced band-style fitness tracker you can buy from Fitbit these days, and it's packed with more features than you'll find from the Fitbit Luxe at the top of this list. This is why it's our top pick if you're looking for a tracker to suit a lot of different needs and workout types.

The Fitbit Charge 6 looks a bit like a smaller, and slightly simplified, Fitbit Sense 2. It has some impressive high-end features, including ECG heart health readings and the an EDA stress sensor.

It's an impressive tracker, but it's not the best Fitbitoverall because we found the GPS tracking to be significantly lacking. If you run with a phone, that's no big deal. But this tracker certainly won't compete with the best running watches out there.

But if youre just after a casual wearable tracker for a bunch of different purposes, the Fitbit Charge 6 is still great and, as ever, we find that Fitbit's sleep tracking reliability here to be well above average.

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The best sleep tracker and best smart ring

Screen: No

Heart rate tracker: Yes

Waterproof: Yes

Activity tracking: Yes

GPS: No

Battery life: 4-7 days

Compatibility: Android/iOS

Accurate 24/7 heart rate tracking

Impressive sleep monitoring

Stats clearly presented

More expensive than a watch

Not all features released

The Oura smart ring is a unique fitness tracker that slips onto your finger, where it's able to take much more accurate measurements of heart rate and blood oxygen saturation than a device worn on your wrist. It's very good for sleep, sitting at the top of our best sleep tracker and best smart ring lists. The newest version, released in late 2021, has an upgraded optical heart rate sensor that tracks your pulse 24/7, allowing you to see exactly how it varies throughout the day.

There are seven sensors to track skin temperature and tell you whether it's within normal limits, plus an improved sleep-tracking algorithm without compromising weight or battery life.In our tests, we found it an intuitive device that presented data in neat ways, such as restorative time. It's great for a holistic overview of your health: however, it's not the sort of tracker you want to monitor dedicated workouts such as runs and gym sessions.

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Kangoo Jumps is a small business founded in 2017. There are official Kangoo Jumps classes in some areas, which you can Google to see if there are any near you or find a class on YouTube.

Promising reviews:"Tired of boring runs on the treadmill? Try those shoes. They are absolutely amazing. Ilookforwardto doing my cardio now. You can run, skip, and do high knees or butt kickers." Lilly

"These are so muchfun! What a great andfunwork out. You cant help but jog when you wear them. There are a lot of videos out there if you want to do a Kangoo work out. This is the second pair I bought, I bought them for my daughter-in-law. We Kangoo together. Everyone stops us to ask about them. I wish there was place to go learn and work out near me like there is in other states. Theyre easy on your knees, too. All you need is a little balance and anyone at any age can do this. Its reallyfun. For the people who love to work out, its a great cardio work out!" Girly Girl

Get them from Amazon for $275 (available in unisex sizes XS-L and in two colors).

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Chaya Raichik, who goes by Libs of TikTok online, believes Planet Fitness is currently facing the most successful boycott since Bud Light because the gym chain allows trans women to use womens locker rooms.

But while Raichik and right-wing media outlets have claimed that the boycott caused the gym to lose $400 million in value something Raichik called a bloodbath theres no proof, either of the boycott or its alleged financial harm to the gym. In fact, Planet Fitness has stood by its trans-inclusive policies and LGBTQ+ support for years despite right-wing backlash.

Raichik alleges that the boycott started because a Planet Fitness in Alaska banned Patricia Silva, an anti-LGBTQ+ woman who photographed and confronted a transgender woman who was using the womens locker room without harassing anyone. The gym revoked Silvas membership and filed a police report against her for photographing people in the locker room, something that is specifically forbidden by the gyms policies.

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Raichik noted that the hashtag #BoycottPlanetFitness has been trending on X. However, theres no proof that any people using the hashtag are current or former Planet Fitness members. Raichik then claimed that Planet Fitness has a history of making women unsafe in the womens locker rooms because in September 2023, an adult assigned male at birth exposed themself to a 15-year-old girl at a Planet Fitness gym in Georgia.

Its unclear whether the adult claimed to be transgender. Police arrested the adult and Planet Fitness found they had violated the gyms anti-harassment and locker room modesty policies. The gyms policies state that if a member is acting in bad faith and improperly asserts a gender identity, they may be asked to leave and their membership may be terminated.

Raichik also pointed to a 2015 incident in which the gym revoked a cis womans membership after she repeatedly complained to other gym members and staff about a trans woman in the locker room. The trans woman wasnt harassing anyone, and she was a guest of another gym member.

In expressing her concerns about the policy, the member in question exhibited behavior that club management deemed inappropriate and disruptive to other members, which is a violation of the membership agreement and as a result her membership was canceled, Planet Fitness said in a statement about the 2015 incident.

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The Planet Fitness chain is widely known for being a self-professed judgement free zone, a welcoming environment where people of all types can exercise without fear of intimidation and ridicule from other members. Its gender identity nondiscrimination policy states that members and guests may use all gym facilities based on their sincere self-reported gender identity. The gym has consistently stood up to transphobic members who harass and threaten trans patrons, even as red state legislators ban trans people from sports teams and school facilities.

Additionally, the chain has observed Pride Month, writing, We strive to create a community where everyone is included and feels like they belong. Not just this month, but every day. It has also partnered with the It Gets Better Project to help support LGBTQ+ youth.

However, Raichik claimed that the gym chain is now being punished for its progressive policies. She pointed out that, after news spread about the gym banning Silva, the gyms stock price dropped from $5.3 billion on March 14 to $4.9 billion on March 19, constituting a $400 million loss in value. However, the businesss stock price was already declining before March 11, when reports of Silvas revoked membership began spreading online.

In fact, a five-year overview of Planet Fitness stock price shows that it usually peaks in January a time of year when many people usually begin new gym memberships to fulfill their New Years resolution to get in shape and lose weight and then declines in the following pre-summer months. Because the businesss overall profitability is determined by monthly memberships (and this alleged boycott started barely two weeks ago), theres no concrete proof that the loss of the gyms stock value is connected to member outrage over its trans-inclusive policies.

Raichik claims that Planet Fitness is covering up membership cancellations by members upset over its trans-inclusive policies. As proof, she pointed to a single video of a man who said that gym employees refused to note his disagreement with its trans policies on his official cancellation form. Raichik also posted a recording of a Planet Fitness customer service representative allegedly claiming that Silvas photo of the trans gym member wasnt taken at a Planet Fitness gym.

This man canceled his Planet Fitness membership and told the manager its because they allow and defend men in womens locker rooms. The manager said he cant put that as the reason.

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Raichik also claimed that Planet Fitness is trying to groom kids by giving them queer books to confuse them about their identity and introduce them to the extremely harmful radical gender ideology. In actuality, the gym previously partnered with the It Gets Better Project to provide LGBTQ+-themed books to gay-straight alliances in schools. Raichik and other right-wingers constantly claim that any mention of LGBTQ+ issues to kids is an attempt to groom them.

She also blamed Planet Fitness for allowing a registered sex offender, Adam Yindana, to join one of their gyms. However, she didnt mention that Yindana joined the gym using an alias, that he isnt trans and never said he was, and that he wasnt harassing anyone in the womens locker room. The gym canceled his membership and assisted police with their investigation when a gym member accused Yindana of following her around the facility and recording her with his smartphone.

LGBTQ Nation reached out to Planet Fitness for a comment regarding Raichiks claims.

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Dave Kennedy operates the Rec-Mode Fitness and Boxing gym in Wheaton, Maryland, with an emphasis on improving young peoples' lives.

Dave Kennedy, who operates the Rec-Mode Fitness and Boxing gym in Wheaton, Maryland, tells his clients to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and is firm about how everyone is to be treated in the space hes created with his wife, Maxine.

This is a safe, welcoming and positive space, Kennedy said.

Flags from 39 nations ring the gym, and Kennedy said hed like to have a flag from every country represented one day.

Kennedy said one client pointed out there was no pride flag representing the LGBTQ community.

I said, Bring it in and thats the big flag that you see back there.

Kennedys been very active in a variety of youth-oriented programs and his space will be hosting workshops on opioid awareness and anti-violence. While crime in the area is a concern, Kennedy said his business is not affected directly.

We dont see it, he said.

But Kennedy is aware of some of the challenges faced by kids who come to Rec-Mode. He rejects the term at-risk, and emphasizes positivity to the young people who come to his gym.

We have a quiet saying that says Leave your devils outside, leave your drama outside, he told WTOP.

The number of girls who come in for fitness and training has increased, which has become a point of pride for Kennedy.

We actually have a lot of girls now, he said. We started with one.

Now there are 22 enrolled in activities at the gym. He credits social media with that growth.

Because they went and told their friends, and then they looked on Instagram, he said with a smile.

Kennedy runs the gym along with his wife, Maxine Bravo-Kennedy, and his mother works there as well.

Its a family business, he said.

Kennedy, a veteran and retired Montgomery County firefighter, said its great when a student decides to go on to box competitively, but thats not his sole goal for the young people who come to his gym.

Instead, he said, watching young people grow and focus on school and their future is the most rewarding thing. Recently, several students brought in report cards showing improved grades at school.

Thats better than them becoming amateur champions or anything. Thats success, he said.

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GCNs resident stat man Cillian Kelly isnt afraid of a challenge. His previous exploits have included conquering the 2022 LEtape du Tour, along with its 4,700m climbing, and he recently decided it was time to take on his next challenge. Only, this one would be his toughest yet: the Tour of Flanders.

For those unfamiliar, the Tour of Flanders, or Ronde van Vlaanderen, is one of the hardest and most prestigious races in professional cycling. The distance alone, which stretches beyond 250km, would be tough enough, except packed within that distance are numerous stretches of cobblestones. Even more cruelly, they all point uphill.

Cillian of course isnt a WorldTour pro and our calls for a wildcard entry into the pro race went unheard, but luckily there is a sportive the day before the race where amateurs like Cillian can briefly sample and emulate their idols. Mercifully for Cillian, its also much shorter.

That event is on Saturday and our Irishman has been working hard towards it with the help of a seven-week Wahoo SYSTM training plan. Those seven weeks are now over so, on the eve of the event, it was time to find out how much fitness Cillian has gained through his training.

You can watch Cillians final fitness test at the top of this page, or check out these three tips our stat man picked up during his training.

Cyclists tend to ignore any form of exercise that doesnt include pedalling their bike. This wasnt possible for Cillian as the Wahoo SYSTM training platform includes a mix of cycling and off-the-bike exercises. These workouts cover yoga, strength, plus mental training too.

Many cyclists will baulk at the idea of completing these but, as Cillian discovered, theyre actually a great way to freshen up your training plan.

It meant there was more variety on the menu each week, Cillian said. I think, because of that, it has been more interesting. It wasnt just about smashing out watts.

Even the best-laid training plans will hit roadblocks as everyday life gets in the way. Family holidays, work - like Cillians stat attacks which can be found on the GCN website - and, unfortunately, a couple of family grievances all disrupted Cillians training at some point.

While the latter is obviously mentally tough, other more minor hiccups during a training plan can sometimes be tough to deal with too. So much so that they can derail your progress and motivation.

Thats why its important to take time to consider your mental health - something that is included in the Wahoo SYSTM app. This is good for your mental health in general, but will also help to keep you motivated for the challenge ahead.

This meant that the mental exercises were much more relevant, Cillian reflected. Stopping myself to ask why am I doing this and whats it all really for.

Cillian is a huge cycling fan and nerd, so the idea of racing on some of the most famous roads in cycling helped top up the motivation, but for other riders this motivation may be different.

Missing workouts isnt just frustrating, it will also reduce your physical gains. Dont beat yourself up too much, though, as this is often out of our hands. As long as you complete as many sessions as possible, youll still see your fitness improve - unless youre already in tip-top shape.

A great case in point, Cillian only managed to complete half of the sessions in his training plan, but that was enough to see improvements. We wont provide any more spoilers here and to find out just how much he improved, watch the video at the top of this page.

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