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September 18, 2024
New HFA Report Saw Global Fitness Participation Reaching New Milestones
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reports that the global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people embrace health and fitness across key regions. According to the data collected by the HFA and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness...
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September 17, 2024
Tony Robbins and Sam Nazarian unveil luxury hospitality group centered on preventative medicine, longevity and AI
Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has revealed more details about its ambitious new health and wellness lifestyle concept, The Estate, following its initial teaser in June. The Estate will comprise a global network of luxury wellness resorts and residential properties driven by a commitment to functional and preventive medicine through diagnostics and therapeutics...
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September 17, 2024
IRONMAN sued by TriBike Transport
Litigation is currently underway in a lawsuit between IRONMAN and former bike shipping specialist TriBike Transport. The lawsuit was originally filed by TriBike Transport on March 25, 2024, and is ongoing. In its suit TriBike Transport is claiming breach of contract against IRONMAN, claiming that the international event series did not meet certain...
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September 17, 2024
Triathlete Matt Hanson on partnering with AI coaching platform Humango
You can’t have a discussion about sports technology today without including athletes in that conversation. Their partnerships, investments and endorsements help fuel the space – they have emerged as major stakeholders in the sports tech ecosystem. The Athlete's Voice series highlights the athletes leading the way and the projects and...
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September 16, 2024
Strava introduces Metro academic research initiative
Strava, the digital platform for athletes that now boasts more than 125 million users, has launched the Metro for Academic Researchers Programme. This programme is specifically designed for college and university students, as well as academic researchers, to support projects that aim to enhance biking and pedestrian infrastructure in both urban...
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September 16, 2024
Hoka Parent Deckers Brands to Execute Six-for-One Forward Stock Split
Deckers Brands, the parent of the Ugg, Hoka, Teva, Koolaburra, and Ahnu, reported that during its annual meeting held on September 9, 2024, the company’s stockholders approved a six-for-one forward stock split and a proportionate increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock. Deckers said it filed...
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September 16, 2024
Lolë acquires cycling and sports brands owned by Louis Garneau Sports
Athletic wear brand Lolë has announced the acquisition of Louis Garneau Sports, a known company in the field of cycling and sports equipment with three brands: Garneau, Sugoi and Sombrio. The company said in a release that the strategic acquisition marks an important step in Lolë's expansion and strengthens its...
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September 13, 2024
The downfall of run clubs? How capitalism has hijacked the community
A few months back, the New York Times branded running clubs the latest substitute for dating apps, capturing a growing trend that gained momentum as the pandemic upended our social lives. Run clubs offer people a way to connect in the real world, away from the confines of our phones. But the...
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September 12, 2024
Malaysian woman attacked by gang of otters on morning run
A woman’s routine morning jog in Sabah, Malaysia, took a terrifying turn when a gang of otters attacked her. Mariasella Harun was running through Tanjung Aru Recreation Park at 6 a.m. on Wednesday when she was reportedly surrounded by eight otters aggressively searching for food. At first glance, Harun mistook the group of...
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September 12, 2024
Oura Acquires Veri Amid Wider Metabolic Health Push
Oura, makers of the sleek smart ring, has acquired Veri, a Finnish personalized metabolic health company. The deal is expected to advance the Oura ring to new levels in terms of health data as it goes toe to toe with Samsung’s Galaxy Smart Ring. The two companies have worked together before. Last...
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