PRODUCT NEWS
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June 24, 2021
A Fit for Every Body: REI Co-op Announces Expanded Apparel Sizing
The retailer will soon offer up to women’s size 20 in a core group of activities. Yoga, hiking, snow sports, running, fitness, swimming, and cycling are at the top of the list. Not only will it offer gear in a wider range of sizes, but it will also commit to...
June 23, 2021
Bird launches new e-bike and Smart Bikeshare platform to meet demand for eco-friendly transportation
Bird has announced the addition of shared e-bikes to its fleet of micro-electric vehicles, as well as the launch of the Bird Bike. Bird currently operates e-scooters in more than 250 cities globally and will bring its shared bikes and Smart Bikeshare platform to select cities this year. BikeBiz
June 23, 2021
Increase engagement of in-person events and hybrid challenges with Finisher Certificates and Virtual Bibs on sodisp.com
Two new, much requested, features have been released on the sodisp.com challenge platform. Virtual Bibs and Finisher Certificates add two more great pieces of shareable content to further improve user engagement during each challenge. Both features are also available for in-person events. The Virtual Bib is emailed to each participant at the...
June 22, 2021
Peloton reportedly venturing into wearables market with digital heart rate armband
Still-confidential details and images of the armband device, which were reviewed by Bloomberg, show that the band would come in two different sizes and pair wirelessly with Peloton’s cycles and treadmills, in addition to phones, tablets and televisions that use the company’s workout app. CNBC
June 22, 2021
Peloton Using Corporate Wellness Plan to Gain New Users
The fitness company announced that it is rolling out a new corporate wellness program for businesses which will provide “employees access to innovative mental and physical resources,” including the Peloton app and discounts on Peloton hardware. Samsung and Wayfair are among the first companies to sign up for the program, gaining...

June 22, 2021
Ascent Protein Releases Limited-Time-Only Blueberry Raspberry Pre-Workout Flavor
DENVER, COLORADO - June 22, 2021 - This week, Ascent Protein announced a limited-time only release of their Pre-Workout product in Blueberry Raspberry. It will be sold for a limited time on Ascentprotein.com and Amazon starting June 22nd. The limited-time release of Blueberry Raspberry Pre-Workout joins a lineup of delicious flavors...
June 22, 2021
NATHAN Sports’ Pinnacle 12L Hydration Vest Earns REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award
Fountain Valley, CA - NATHAN Sports is thrilled to announce that its latest innovation in hydration vest technology, the Pinnacle 12L, has earned the REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award. These awards honor the top-performing gear carried by the retailer, and the new Pinnacle vest struck testers with its ingenious storage...

June 22, 2021
Supersapiens Powered by Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor Announces Garmin Integration
ATLANTA, 22 June 2021 —Supersapiens, powered by Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, is announcing its initial integration of the Supersapiens Connect IQ app with Garmin®. The Supersapiens training ecosystem empowers athletes to optimize fueling, maximize training, and increase performance gains1. The integration will provide select users with a compatible...
June 22, 2021
Peloton threatens to brick customers’ $4,295 treadmills unless they pay up
The maker of the $4,295 Tread+ treadmill alerted customers that, going forward, they'll need to start forking over $39.99 per month if they want to keep using the exercise equipment they already own. Mashable
June 21, 2021
MANSCAPED™ Becomes Official Grooming Partner of USA Triathlon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— USA Triathlon today announced it has partnered with the California-based company MANSCAPED, which produces industry-leading men’s grooming products including electric trimmers, razors and formulations, as its official Grooming Partner through 2021. MANSCAPED will offer an exclusive standing discount to USA Triathlon Annual Members, as well as additional...