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July 15, 2023
Moderate exercise can influence the inflammatory responses of macrophages, research shows
Researchers have long known that moderate exercise has a beneficial impact on the body's response to inflammation, but what's been less understood is why. New research coming out of York University done on a mouse model suggests that the answers may lie at the production level of macrophages -; white...
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July 14, 2023
This Italian Brand Is Making Running Shoes Out of Socks
After announcing its U.S. debut in March, Italy-based UYN — an acronym for “Unleash Your Nature” and pronounced “Win” — revealed its next atypical innovation: running shoes made from socks. The brand, founded by design and manufacturing company Trerè Innovation, will debut UYN Running in spring ’24. UYN Running will include several...
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July 14, 2023
Lululemon Lays Off 100 Employees as It Reorganizes Studio Business
Lululemon has laid off about 100 employees as the company restructures its Studio business, a company spokesperson confirmed to FN. The cuts stemmed from Lululemon’s decision to “fully integrate” the recently launched fitness platform within Lululemon, the spokesperson said in a statement, adding that a majority of impacted employees were...
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July 13, 2023
VanMoof Reported To Be on the Edge of Bankruptcy
VanMoof, the maker of supremely sleek and widely popular e-bikes, is close to potential collapse and on the verge of bankruptcy. The start-up was founded in Amsterdam in 2009, with the goal of creating "the perfect city bike." Since then, the company has expanded across nine different time zones, with...
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July 13, 2023
Concept eBike from Look Cycle has No Drivetrain, Just Wires
Look Cycle does already offer a few ebikes, but this is radically different than something like the E-765 Gotham. Featuring a low standover height, and striking industrial design, the bike has everything you’d need to make a solid commuter bike – except the drivetrain. Bike Rumor
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July 12, 2023
How hot is too hot to exercise outside?
As climate change leads to record-high temperatures around the world, dangerously hot days are prompting questions about when it’s too hot to exercise outdoors. The stakes are high. The consequences of a too-hot workout “range from feeling thirsty to death,” said Clare Minahan, a sports scientist at Griffith University in...
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July 12, 2023
How Ultrarunners Can Keep Crushing In Their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s – And Beyond
It’s a common misconception for some trail runners to believe that, as they get older, their days of running ultra-distance races are behind them. Many assume that age will limit their performance and potential so much that it will force them to retire their running shoes. However, a remarkable group...
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July 11, 2023
Fargo Marathon Race Director Struck and Killed on His Bike by Truck Driver
Knutson had said this year would likely be his last at the helm, but sadly, he won’t be present at the 20th anniversary of the Essentia Health Fargo Marathon this May. On Sunday, the 53-year-old was killed in a collision with a pickup truck while riding his bicycle in Detroit...
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July 11, 2023
A Day in Life of a Cycling Team Chef
Chefs of Tour de France cycling teams have to feed 8 cyclists who eat as much as 24 regular people from a kitchen truck moving from one stage to the next. How do they do it? We talked to an experienced performance chef Hannah Grant who has been cooking for...
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July 10, 2023
Tour De France Fans Cause Multiple Crashes—Leading To Rider Injuries And Withdrawal From Race
Distracted fans caused multiple crashes along the Tour de France route over the weekend, leading to injuries, lost time by riders, and even the withdrawal of one rider from the entire race as fan interactions continue to be a point of frustration for bikers. Forbes
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