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January 5, 2024
Oscar Pistorius freed from jail 11 years after murdering girlfriend
South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation inured to violence against women. Pistorius - dubbed "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs - shot 29-year-old model Steenkamp dead...
January 4, 2024
2023 Garmin Fitness Report
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals but before getting too focused on how to change habits, take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. Garmin.com
January 4, 2024
America’s Favorite Half Marathons
HalfMarathons.net launched their first vote for the best half marathons in the United States. Voting runs through the end of January. Four winners will be selected to receive prizes from partners training app Runna, retail partner Marathon Sports, and tour operator Rogue Expeditions. The winners will also have their entry to any one...
January 4, 2024
Peloton to bring its content to TikTok in exclusive partnership
Fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive (PTON.O) will bring its workout content to short-form video platform TikTok in an exclusive partnership, the companies said on Thursday. The partnership comes as Peloton, shares of which extended gains to jump 9.5% in premarket trading, is pivoting from hardware and transforming into a software-focused...
January 3, 2024
Planet Fitness busts gym barriers with help from Megan Thee Stallion
Low-cost gym chain Planet Fitness partnered with Megan Thee Stallion for a new campaign meant to break down fitness barriers in the new year, according to a press release. To capitalize on the interest in fitness that typically arrives in January, the rapper is playing the role of Mother Fitness,...
January 3, 2024
Red Bull acquires controlling stake in Bora-Hansgrohe
According to a notice published on Austria’s Federal Competition Authority, which was spotted by keen-eyed observers and posted on Twitter/X, Red Bull has acquired a 51 per cent stake in the German WorldTour cycling outfit. The notice, filed under the category of merger control and described as a “planned purchase...
January 3, 2024
Global Wellness Economy Projected To Hit $8.5T by 2027
A new report brings encouraging news to the wellness sector, with the total wellness economy projected to hit a staggering $8.5 trillion in 2027 after reaching $5.5 trillion in 2022. Research by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reveals that wellness spending is expected to profoundly impact the global economy in...
January 3, 2024
Chipotle and Strava Want to Give You Free Guac
On Tuesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a partnership with Strava, the digital fitness tracking giant, “to encourage and reward healthy habits this year.” The burrito and bowl chain has become the first restaurant brand to build customized streak and segment-based challenges on Strava. According to press release from Chipotle, the...
January 3, 2024
Gwen Jorgensen announces new bike sponsor for 2024
We’re waiting on a number of bike sponsor announcements over the next little bit, but we can start 2024 off with the news that 2016 Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen will be riding a Canyon as she looks to try and make the US Olympic team for Paris this summer. In...
January 3, 2024
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
In one previous survey of cannabis users, Bryan’s research group found that a whopping 80% had used before or shortly after exercise. Yet very little research has been done at the intersection of the two. For the study, Bryan and Gibson recruited 42 Boulder-area volunteers who already run while using...