Remember Fitbit, makers of tiny activity-tracking gadgets for health and fitness? Well, the 2012 models are here and they're smaller, cheaper, and better than their last thingies. After all, fitness-tracking shouldn't be limited to big-pocketed rich people, right? Read More >>

The fitness industry thrives by preying on people's insecurities about their bodies. It means even the craziest of contraptions—from Thigh Masters to Tae-Bo dummies—fly off the shelves. But who in their right mind would drop over £12,000 on this hot tub-wrapped Fit-Wet exercise bike that flushes itself after every use? (What are they expecting people to do in there?) Read More >>

So you want to be muscular, buff, ripped, but you don't want to have to work for it. Who does? Well here's some good news, researchers have identified a "Hulk" protein that could give you crazy muscle mass with no effort on your part. Read More >>

Do you ever finish a really pleasant run and wonder where exactly you just went? What was the name of that park? And which cul-de-sac did you cut through to get there? iFit will map and store your route, even if you're jogging through an area without a signal. Read More >>

For those of you still using Kinect with your Xbox, you might find this little tidbit launched today quite handy for keeping in shape, especially for the upcoming summer (is it here yet?), as Microsoft rolls out Kinect PlayFit -- a free fitness dashboard that aggregates and tracks calories you burn as you play games with Kinect. Read More >>

If you're looking for an even more intense workout on your morning bike ride to the office, you need to look no further than the Raxibo which packs an extra set of pedals on the handlebars that exercise your arms and upper body as well. Read More >>

With summer just 'round the corner, many minds are salivating for a beach break; fun and games, and of course, a Flake ’99, but many others are looking to impress and show off their beach bod. Taking one for the team, we jumped off the sofa and hit the sunny South to test out the latest offerings from Nike and Fitbit, on some open-air basketball courts and sandy beaches. Read More >>

Running, swimming, cycling: ugh, they're all so much effort. Wouldn't it be just great if you could magically boost your motivation to exercise? Well, soon you might be able to, because scientists have discovered a compound that could do just that. Read More >>

Some people absolutely love running, but for the rest of us it's a chore we have to suffer through to just keep fit. Would it be a tad more fun if you had a robotic pal to keep you company as you trudge round the park, though? The Joggobot's Australian creators think so. Read More >>

I'm just going to come out and say it: screw the gym. Screw it right in the face. There is a better way to get the body you want, one that's actually fun and that uses your brain's reward system. Really. Read More >>

Not many of us actively enjoy it, but at least we know exercise is good for us. Right? Well, perhaps not: a team of well-respected scientists say that, actually, exercise might not be good for everyone after all. Read More >>

When you think of Star Wars fans, you probably picture an overweight individual sprawled out on a couch reaching for the Monster Munch with a plastic lightsaber. But apparently that image isn't entirely accurate, since you can now buy Star Wars-themed climbing wall holds. Read More >>

When he's not finding ways to get you drunk in mere seconds, Philippe Starck spends his time designing some of the most beautiful everyday objects we've ever seen. From juicers, to hard drives, to now a set of stunning fitness gear including free weights and jump ropes. Read More >>

You probably go jogging because it makes you less fat and it is less humiliating than being yelled at through a 60-minute spinning class. But according to a new examination of the Copenhagen City Heart study, jogging less than two hours per week can add years to your life. Read More >>

The right music doesn't soothe the savage beast, it makes the beast more savage. When you're going for a long run, that's exactly what you want. The pulse of thumping beats can make you feel superhuman. It certainly beats the sound of your own labored breathing. Read More >>