From time to time, we'll hear of "the latest innovation in fitness" that claims to change the way we'll workout forever. More often than not, these cutting-edge developments either never come to ...

Bench pressing 200 pounds is cool, if you're into that, but it can put a strain on your limbs. SmartTools has an alternative. The company's SmartCuffs, blood flow restriction training (BFR) cuffs, let ...

Blood flow restriction training—once a niche rehabilitation method used primarily by physical therapists—has quietly transformed into one of fitness’s most intriguing innovations. This technique uses ...

A few athletes have been wearing bands around their arms and legs while they exercise. Experts discuss what these bands do for the Olympians. A few U.S. Olympic athletes have been spotted exercising ...

Compression socks apply pressure to your lower legs. This can help to increase blood flow and boost circulation, which can be especially helpful if you have venous insufficiency. Compression socks and ...

A compression wrap is a bandage made of elastic. You may need to use one if you recently had an injury or want to improve your circulation. When wrapped around the affected body part, they put ...