PRODUCT NEWS
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November 21, 2023
Americans Are Spending More on Supplements, Especially Performance & Recovery
Health and wellness are a significant priority for Americans, and consumers are seeking an expanding number of vitamin and supplement options that range from prevention to recovery. According to NIQ, a data intelligence service provider, vitamins and supplements is a growing “super category” in terms of revenue, with sales of $13.5...
November 17, 2023
How Long Do Super Shoes Last? Here’s What the Latest Data Says.
The eternal question of how long your running shoes should last became suddenly topical a few months ago, when Tigst Assefa set a world marathon record in what Adidas billed as essentially a single-use marathon shoe. This development sparked some important discussions about sustainability, accessibility, and fairness. But it also...
November 16, 2023
Omorpho Raises $3M More for Weighted Fitness Vests, Apparel
Strength training may be the top fitness and wellness trend of 2024, but what if a weighted vest could accelerate results? Enter Omorpho, an Oregon-based micro-weighted fitness startup that has just closed a $3 million funding round to grow its direct-to-consumer and retail segments. The funding brings Omorpho’s total investment...
November 16, 2023
Strava releases ‘Flyover’ 3D video recap of athlete activities
Strava has unveiled its new Flyover feature, which displays a 3D video map with a signature orange polyline to recreate an athlete’s activities. aThe Flyover is a video recap of the activity from a bird’s eye view, offering Strava subscribers a different take on their activity. Starting by zooming into...
November 15, 2023
GCN+ is Shuttering its Live Streaming Services and App in December
GCN+ — the live streaming service as part of the Global Cycling Network — is closing effective December 19. In what’s a big blow to cycling fans who grew accustomed to watching the Tour de France and other major races live via the app, officials confirmed Wednesday that the popular...
October 31, 2023
Aston Martin Enters The High-End Cycling World With Its All-New .1R Bike
Aston Martin joins the two-wheel world with help from J.Laverack. Luxury meets innovation as Aston Martin joins forces with J.Laverack to launch the J.Laverack x Aston Martin .1R, showcased as the pinnacle of bespoke bicycles. This collaboration is a fusion of automotive high-performance design and cycling craftsmanship, resulting in a...
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
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 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,...