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December 6, 2021
A New Gold Standard of Exercise Is Here
Thirty minutes of sweat a day, five days a week, is no longer the sweet spot. New research from Columbia University and Glasgow Caledonian University found the amount of exercise you need is directly proportional to the amount of daily sitting you do. Men's Journal
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December 6, 2021
Wearables Shipments Grew 9.9% in the Third Quarter of 2021 as Watches Start to Displace Wristbands in the Wrist-worn Device Category, Says IDC
Global shipments for wearables grew 9.9% during the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) reaching 138.4 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Hearables led the growth as the category grew 26.5% compared to last year and accounted for 64.7% of wearable...
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December 2, 2021
Criminal Investigation Looks at the Financial Relationship Between USATF and Nike
As part of a criminal investigation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has asked for documents detailing the financial relationship between USA Track & Field (USATF), the governing body for the sport of running in the United States, and Nike, its largest sponsor. Runner's World
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December 1, 2021
Hong Kong Marathon organisers delay 2022 race to November as city continues Covid-19 curbs
The 2022 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon has been pushed back from February to November, in a move aimed at giving local runners more time to train – and the race a better chance of attracting overseas competitors. Organisers had planned to hold next year’s event in February, but concerns over the...
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December 1, 2021
It’s Just HOKA Now
Everything is HOKA, just HOKA, and even the One One on the logo is gone. The narrative you’ll read on the site is: “Welcome to the HOKA family,” and “At HOKA, our goal is to inspire people to move… HOKA has your back.” slowtwich
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December 1, 2021
How Staying Physically Active May Protect the Aging Brain
Simple activities like walking boost immune cells in the brain that may help to keep memory sharp and even ward off Alzheimer’s disease. NY Times (paywall)
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December 1, 2021
Garmin® confirms December 31 dividend payment
The Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) board of directors has established December 31, 2021 as the payment date for the next dividend installment of $0.67 per share with a record date of December 15, 2021. At the 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting, Garmin shareholders, in accordance with Swiss corporate law, approved a...
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November 30, 2021
Study finds reverse running to be a fitness trend in 2022
PureGym, a chain of health clubs in the U.K., conducted a study based on Google searches of new trends and fads in the fitness industry. At the top of the list, with a 234 per cent increase compared to last year, was weighted hula hoop training. There were two running-based fitness...
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November 30, 2021
Safe Cycling Around The World Is Goal Of New Guide
The cycling surge is seen as an opportunity to transform streets and cities safely and sustainably on a broader scale. A new guidebook was created to help cities plan, design and implement high-quality bike lanes. Forbes
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November 30, 2021
A New Theory on Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Young Athletes
There's been plenty of debate in recent years about heart health in endurance athletes. The current evidence, as I see it, suggests that its very very unlikely that years of training for marathons will eventually damage your heart. But there is another angle to this issue that's often ignored: young,...
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