Health and fitness
Cycling
See all Cycling reviewsThe Best Bike Racks and Carriers for Cars and Trucks
by Eric C. Evarts
After testing more than 75 bike racks, we recommend the Küat Sherpa 2.0 hitch rack as the best way to carry your bikes on a car.
The Best Bike Handlebar Bag
by Sam Schild
After testing dozens of bike handlebar bags, we’ve chosen six that can carry all your riding essentials, no matter where you’re headed.
The Best Commuter Bike Lights
by Lindsay Warner
After testing some 115 lights over the past 10 years, we can recommend the best headlight and the best taillight for most people who commute by bicycle.
Exercise
See all Exercise reviewsThe Best Running Belts
by Seth Berkman
A good running belt should keep items secure and not cause discomfort. After testing more than 50 different belts, we recommend the Tune Belt SP2.
How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You
by Seth Berkman and Ingrid Skjong
The best shoes for you are the ones you won’t think about much once you’re on the road. Finding them may involve trial and error. Here’s how to get started.
The Best Water Bottles
by Kit Dillon
The Hydro Flask 24 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Chug Cap is our choice to keep your water cold for hours, wherever you may take it.
Medical supplies
See all Medical supplies reviewsThe Best Pulse Oximeter for Home Use
by Ellen Lee
We’ve tested 10 fingertip pulse oximeters with people ages 2 to 78. If accuracy is your top priority, the Nonin Onyx Vantage 9590 is the one to get.
The Best Foam Rollers
by Ingrid Skjong and Amy Roberts
For most self-massage applications, the AmazonBasics High-Density Round Foam Roller gets the job done. We have picks for different preferences too.
The Best Cloth and KN95 Face Masks for Kids and Toddlers
by Christina Szalinski
The best kids mask to safeguard against COVID-19 is the most protective one they’ll keep on. We have four to recommend that fit a range of ages and are high-performing and breathable.
Personal care
See all Personal care reviewsThe Best Robes
by Jackie Reeve and Zoe Vanderweide
We found seven ultra-comfy women’s, men’s, and unisex robes in a wide variety of fabrics and styles.
This Hair-Removal Device Saved Me From a Year of Painful Bikini Waxes
by Maxine Builder
I saw results after eight sessions of zapping my body hair with the Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5, an intense pulsed light (IPL) device that prevents regrowth at home.
The Best Nail Clippers for Older Adults and People With Disabilities (That Are Also Great for Everyone)
by Nancy Redd
Anyone may find that adaptive nail clippers—marketed for older adults and people with disabilities—provide a better nail grooming experience.
Wearables
See all Wearables reviewsThe Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners
by Caitlin McGarry
The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch for most people, but Apple also has cheaper and more expensive options.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Event Recap: New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods
by Caitlin McGarry, Roderick Scott, Lauren Dragan, and Signe Brewster
Apple announced new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models at its annual fall event.
The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones
by Ryan Whitwam and Roderick Scott
Smartwatches offer a good way to wrangle notifications and track activity. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 is the best option for Android users.
More Health and fitness Posts
The Best Jump Ropes
by Seth Berkman
Jump ropes are great tools for cardio workouts. After testing 12 ropes, we recommend the KSY Jump Rope. We also have picks for trick and speed jumping.
Here’s the Actual Deal With Filtered Showerheads
by Katie Okamoto
Shower filters from buzzy brands like Jolie and Canopy promise better hair and skin. But before you click “add to cart,” here are a few things one Wirecutter writer wishes she’d considered before buying one.
Fitness Influencers Are Peddling Mini Stair Steppers on TikTok. Here’s What to Consider Before You Buy.
by Elissa Sanci
Our social media feeds are awash with folks on stair steppers: an affordable, space-saving tool that might help you get more movement in your own home.
Pro Athletes Love These Massage Boots. Do You Need Them Too?
by Katie Okamoto
Compression-massage boots can help speed up recovery time and improve circulation, but so can walking.
Breastfeeding Hurts. This Butter Helps.
by Brooklyn White
More conversations about postpartum nipples, please. This tiny tub of waxy goodness has gotten me through 11 months of nursing over the years.
The Best Lunch Boxes
by Laura Motley
Whether you work in an office or on a jobsite, you’ll want a durable, easy-to-clean lunch box. We found eight that suit a range of lunchtime needs.
The Best Sleep Headphones (But We Hoped for Better)
by Lauren Dragan
All of the sleep headphones we tested fell short in some way, but we still have three recommendations for different uses and budgets.
At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits: Where to Buy and What You Should Know
by Ellen Lee
At-home antigen test kits offer a quick and easy way to screen for COVID-19. Here’s where to find them and what to know about rapid tests.
After Half a Century of My Skipping Skin Care, This $9 Scrubber Finally Got Me Washing My Face
by Brent Butterworth
This inexpensive silicone scrubber is easy to use in the shower, and the gentle probing of its tiny fingers feels a bit like getting a facial.
I’ve Walked Thousands of Steps in These Cooling Shorts—and Never Gotten Chub Rub Once
by Samantha Schoech
How a magical, kind of ugly pair of undershorts forever cured my chub-rub woes.
The Best Kids Bike Helmets
by Laura Motley
Kids bike helmets have come a long way in recent years. We tested 13 of them, prioritizing safety, comfort, and kid appeal. These are our three favorites.
The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies
by Ellen Airhart
After hundreds of hours of research, we narrowed down the items that could prove indispensable in a natural disaster—and most are helpful in everyday life, too.
The Best Air Purifier
by Tim Heffernan
Get cleaner air in a range of room sizes with air purifiers we’ve tested and measured firsthand.
The Best GPS Running Watches
by Seth Berkman
A dependable GPS running watch provides training-enhancing data. After putting thousands of miles on 37 different watches we recommend the Coros Pace 3.
Where to Buy N95, KN95, and Surgical-Style Masks
by Joanne Chen
We’ve been researching surgical, surgical-style, and respirator masks for four years. Here’s what we’re buying.
The Best Men’s Razors (for Any Face)
by Dan Koeppel
Gillette’s tried-and-true Mach3 cartridge razor remains our favorite for everyday shaving—it provides the perfect balance of comfort, closeness, and durability.
The Best Gym Bag
by Kit Dillon
The KNKG Plus Duffel is a versatile, durable bag for most gym goers. We also have options for those who prefer other types of bags, such as totes and backpacks.
This FDA-Cleared Video Game for ADHD Helped Me Focus. But Then I Got Bored.
by Thom Dunn
Can playing a video game help with ADHD? It sounds far-fetched, but this writer tried out a new video game designed to do just that. It worked … for a while.