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Outdoor recreation contributed over $1 trillion to the US economy in 2022
By Dave Golder published
Outdoors adventures accounted for 2.2% of the US’s GDP in 2022 – more than oil/gas extraction and mining combined
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Should you get a sweat test – and what will it tell you?
By Fiona Russell published
The reasons and benefits for athletes to take a closer at their sweat
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What type of heart rate monitor do you need? We explore all the options
By Fiona Russell published
Find out how different heart rate monitors work, their pros and cons, and how to choose the right one for you
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What is lactate threshold, and what does it tell you? I put myself (and my blood) to the test
By Cat Ellis published
Lactate threshold is a good indicator of aerobic endurance, and can be a valuable training tool once you know it
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How does Garmin's VO2 max score compare to lab results? My husband and I found out
By Cat Ellis published
There's only one real way to be sure
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What's actually happening to your muscles when you stretch?
By Julia Clarke published
Stretching can increase your mobility, even if scientists don’t fully understand why – but is that always the right goal?
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