Health
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
Find the latest health news, reviews, and advice from Beth and the team as they cover everything from fitness trackers and apps, to home gym equipment and sports recovery.
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The Best Deals on Fitness Equipment From the October Prime Day Sale
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
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Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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I Tried the Pixel Watch's New 'Health Guardian,' and I'm Not Convinced It's Useful
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Is the Treadmill or Your Watch More Accurate on How Far You've Run?
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Ultrahuman Ring Pro Review: It's a Strong Competitor to the Oura
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
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Five Game-Changing Features on Garmin's Fenix 9 Pro
How did I survive without this watch's flashlight?
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
Experience
Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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I Taped a Fitbit to My Arm for a Week, and I Admit It's a Good Hack
I tried this trend, and I have thoughts.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
I Tested the Apple Watch's New Heart Rate Sensor to See If It's Really Better Than Garmin's
I pitted the Apple Watch Series 12 against the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
How Garmin's New 'Epic' Feature Helps Me See the Bigger Picture of My Training
Garmin Epics are more useful than meets the eye.
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
Experience
Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Your Fitness Tracker Has No Idea How Many Calories You’re Burning
It would be great if Fitbits and Apple Watches were accurate, but sorry—they're not.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Why a Test Can't Tell You Your 'Biological Age'
There's no simple number that can reveal the full truth about your health.
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
Experience
Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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The Coros Pace 4 Pro Review: This Is the Premium Version of My Favorite Watch
Everything the Coros Pace 4 and Pace Pro can do, the Pace 4 Pro can do better.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Peloton Just Launched Its First Foldable and Most Affordable Treadmill to Date
Peloton's new treadmills span a wide range, from a space-saving $2,195 foldable to a $6,695 powerhouse.
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
Experience
Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Five Hacks Every Garmin Fenix 9 Pro User Should Know
Garmin's most advanced adventure watch can get even better.
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
Experience
Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Why Your 'HIIT' Workouts Are Full of Empty Promises
The original HIIT was supposed to a cheat code for cardio gains. Today's HIIT is nothing like it.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Do the Apple Watch Series 12's New Health Features Live Up to the Hype?
I have the newest Apple Watch in my hands, and I've already begun putting its newest features to the test.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
14 Things Every Home Gym Needs
Whether it's the corner of your bedroom or a full-on garage, here's how to build out your home gym.
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Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
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Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Seven Things That Surprised Me About Apple's New Health App
Including when we'll get it, and what's actually in the Longevity tab.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
How to Eat 'Healthy' in a World Full of Processed Food
Processed doesn't always mean unhealthy.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
These Are the Most Affordable Running Watches With Maps
Take your pick: I have favorites at $170, $249, $399, and $750.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Garmin Fenix 9 Pro (Solar) Review: This Is a Damn Fine Watch, but It Comes at a Steep Price
Though hardly a casual upgrade, it could be worth it for the right adventurer.
Meredith Dietz
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
Experience
Meredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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10 Fitness Hacks Every Apple Watch User Should Know
These are the essential settings tweaks, lesser-known features, and apps you'll love for workouts.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Coros Pace 4 Review: With Maps, It's Now a Nearly Perfect Running Watch
The Pace 4 is my favorite Coros watch, and it packs features you'd normally pay $700+ for
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Why the Apple Health App's Redesign Is a Big Deal
We've needed this dashboard for years.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.
Suunto Run 2 Review: It Adds Maps and a More Accurate Heart Rate Sensor
The Run 2 improves on the Run, adding maps and a brighter screen.
Beth Skwarecki
Beth Skwarecki
Senior Health Editor
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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years.