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October 10, 2024
New study shows diet, exercise reverses liver damage
New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests intensive lifestyle interventions are an effective way of treating and improving liver disease. Diet and exercise are the first lines of treatment for liver disease; however, this study is the first to examine the impact of diet and exercise...
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October 10, 2024
Chicago Marathon Allows Florida Runners to Defer to 2025
The Chicago Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, October 13, is allowing participants from Florida to defer their entry to the 2025 race due to Hurricane Milton. Runners from Florida received word from the race about their option to defer, and they have until Friday, October 18. Runner's World
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October 10, 2024
Giant Group Returns to a Sales Decline in September Versus Easy Comps
The Giant Group saw its year-over-year sales picture return to a negative trend again in September after posting two consecutive months of growing shipments. The news was a bit unexpected as the company faced easier comparisons against an ugly fall shipping period last year. SGB Media
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October 9, 2024
Why VO2 Max May Be The Best Measure Of Fitness — And Life Expectancy
For a long time, the VO2 Max value was only of interest to competitive athletes, but today it can be found on many fitness watches. So what can it tell us about our overall health, and how can we improve it? WORLDCRUNCH
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October 8, 2024
F45 Workouts Added to 100M+ Samsung TVs
F45 Training and Samsung Electronics have partnered to bring the Mark Wahlberg-approved and science-backed functional fitness franchise’s workouts to Samsung Daily+ users, giving them free access to a vast library of cardio, strength, hybrid and recovery offerings. Athletech News
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October 7, 2024
For Future, AI Won’t Replace Personal Trainers, It’ll Make Them Better
In case any personal trainers were worried that AI might be coming for their jobs, Future has other plans. The digital personal training platform has released Assistant Coach, an artificial intelligence tool that helps fitness coaches create workout plans and send voice/text messages to their clients. Athletech News.
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October 3, 2024
Is baking soda your next great fuelling tool?
It might sound like a kitchen hack gone wrong, but many endurance athletes swear by baking soda, this household staple for improving performance (and the hydrogel company Maurten created an expensive product around it). Here’s what you need to know to help you decide whether this idea is half-baked, or...
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October 2, 2024
Could Small Running Races be Making a Comeback?
There are glimmers of hope beneath the surface that could show the racing community is truly rebounding post-COVID. With the rising costs associated with races, are participants opting to join smaller races? Slowswitch
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October 2, 2024
Nike Says Its Running Category Is On the Mend. But Is It Enough to Challenge Hoka, On and Asics?
Nike leadership on Tuesday doubled down on renewed efforts to win in running, a crucial category that has eluded the brand for several years. But some analysts say it will take more to get the struggling athletic brand back on track. Nike is diving headfirst into its running “comeback,” which will be fueled by...
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October 1, 2024
Life Time Group Nets $65M on Two Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. has closed on two sale-leaseback transactions for two properties for approximately $65 million in gross proceeds. Terms were similar to recent transactions. Additional details were not disclosed. These transactions bring the company’s total gross proceeds from sale-leasebacks to approximately $213 million year-to-date. SGB