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Fitness
Conway Hosted a Special Olympics Day Worth Taking Seriously
A local competition drew athletes from across South Carolina. The report behind it is thin, but the details that survived are the ones that matter.
Articles by Bianca Reyes
Fitness
What Is Hyrox? The Indoor Fitness Race Explained
A fixed eight-station race that mixes running and functional work is chasing Olympic status. Here is what the format actually asks of your body.
Bianca Reyes
Science
How Wearables Measure Heart Rate Variability
Watches and rings derive heart rate variability from the pulse wave using photoplethysmography, while chest straps read the heart's electrical signal. Studies show the methods agree at rest, with error bars that widen under strain and noise.
Bianca Reyes
Fitness
How to Choose a Fitness Tracker That Actually Fits Your Life
Buy for the number you will act on: heart rate reads close to a chest strap in lab tests, calorie burn does not, and sleep scores work best as weekly trends. Accuracy, features, and comfort decide the right pick.
Bianca Reyes
Training
Training Through Psoriasis Flares: What Athletes Who Do It Want You to Know
Four athletes and a Mount Sinai physician on modifying workouts, managing friction, and staying active when your skin is not cooperating.
Bianca Reyes
Training
Training Myths: The Myth of Training Through Pain, Debunked
Soreness is part of training. Pain is a signal. Confusing the two costs athletes months.
Bianca Reyes