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October 18, 2023
Peloton To Bring Live Sports To Its Fitness Devices
Everyone wants live sports these days — and one of the biggest players in the at-home fitness industry is stepping onto the court in a major way. Peloton will soon offer live NBA and WNBA games from compatible devices via its new entertainment hub, marking the first time it has...
October 17, 2023
Researchers Say Run Clubs are “Therapy”
A new study suggests regular group running sessions are as effective as antidepressants in treating depression and anxiety. Over 16 weeks, researchers compared outcomes of patients taking SSRI drugs against patients practicing running-based therapy. Summarizing the findings, researchers say exercise is an effective and often preferable treatment, albeit harder to stick to....
October 17, 2023
Nike Launches Strength Training Equipment in Latest Fitness Move
ike’s release of weight lifting equipment is right on time, as strength training continues to surge in popularity among fitness enthusiasts, being named the top wellness trend in 2024. The debut collection includes dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells available in hard chrome, black chrome and premium coated finishes, grind bumper plates...
October 17, 2023
Peloton Expands Into Austria
Peloton announced its expansion into Austria, its fifth market outside the U.S. Starting today, the Peloton Bike, Bike+, and select accessories will be available to consumers in Austria through its expanded relationship with Amazon. Sport-Tiedje, the largest specialist retailer of home fitness equipment in Europe, will sell Peloton Bike, Bike+,...
October 16, 2023
Course Cutting/Bib Cheating Prevalent at The Chicago Marathon
An early analysis of The 2023 Chicago Marathon shows that over 275 runners have been removed from the marathon results. To The Chicago Marathon’s credit, they removed the questionable finishers almost immediately. Unfortunately, for me, that makes it a bit more difficult to analyze those specific results. If you search...
October 11, 2023
Kaitlin Armstrong attempts escape ahead of Texas murder trial, sheriff’s office says
Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson in 2022, tried to escape the custody of corrections officers in Travis County, Texas, on Wednesday morning, sources have confirmed. Armstrong ran from officers while leaving a medical office building, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson. After about 10...
October 10, 2023
Life Time Taps WellnessSpace Brands as Personal Training Recovery Partner
Life Time has leaned further into its wellness and recovery ambitions by partnering with WellnessSpace Brands, formerly HydroMassage. The deal introduces Life Time Dynamic Personal Training members to WellnessSpace Brands’ recovery and relaxation products such as its HydroMassage heated massage lounge recovery chairs and CryoLounge+ recovery chairs with cold and heat features....
October 10, 2023
EXEC: Report Sees Crocs, Hoka, New Balance, and On Increasing Teen Appeal
Crocs, Hoka, New Balance, and On were among the brands in the active lifestyle space that increased their appeal with teens in Piper Sandler’s 46th Semi-Annual Taking Stock With Teens Survey. Nike dominated teen mindshare in footwear and apparel but lost its appeal in the performance category, while Adidas, Converse,...
October 9, 2023
Study shows weight training better than cardio for fat loss
In exciting news for all those who may not enjoy cardio, new research looking into the impacts of strength training compared to cardio on fat loss has revealed that strength training may be the best option if your goal is to shed fat. WHM
October 8, 2023
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The more time you spend engaging in a structured exercise routine, such as going to the gym or running, the more likely you are to cut back on other physical daily activities, according to a recent study. This decline in physical activities could affect people's ability to lose weight successfully...