Previously only available to Peloton Guide owners, the “Strength Roll Call” workout program is now available to all Peloton members. Strength Roll Call is Peloton’s only strength program that is continuously updated every week.
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Colin lives in Ventura, CA where he runs a Strength & Conditioning facility. If you have suggestions for fitness tech that you’d like to see covered or reviewed, feel free to send info over to colin@9to5mac.com
Researchers discover Strava heatmaps can reveal your home address
Can heatmaps on Strava reveal your home address? That is the question researchers at the North Carolina State University Raleigh decided to find out.
Evidently, the answer is yes. Yes, they can.
Expand Expanding CloseGarmin Fenix 7 Pro: Review roundup
Garmin recently released a new Pro model for the Fenix 7 and Epix sports watches. Given how well received the original Garmin Fenix 7 was, it is no surprise to see mostly positive reviews coming out for the Fenix 7 Pro. With a new flashlight, new optical heart rate sensor, and updated MIP display, it seems one of the best sports watches is now a tiny bit better. That said, many also feel the upgrade wasn’t quite enough to justify its existence.
Expand Expanding CloseAviron Rower – everything new in the 2023 summer update!
Aviron pushed out its new summer update to its rowers last week. With new levels, abilities, and prizes to earn, this is an update that should make Aviron members very excited. Here is the full breakdown of everything that has been added.
Expand Expanding CloseEXR rowing app update: New map and membership plans
The EXR rowing app recently launched a June update, which features a brand new map alongside the announced partnership with British Rowing. Read below to get the full scoop.
Expand Expanding CloseGarmin: Here’s the list of features coming to Fenix 7, Epix, and others!
The recently released Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro watches include a variety of both hardware and software upgrades over their predecessors. Luckily, a good portion of the new software features will also be finding their way onto the Fenix 7, Epix, MARQ 2, and Forerunner 955/965.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton releases first Spanish language classes for the Tread
Today, Peloton has finally added its long-anticipated spanish language classes designed for the Peloton Tread. Seven new classes, instructed by Camila Ramón, are now available via the on-demand library.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch – new fitness features coming with watchOS 10
Apple held their annual WWDC event this week, where they revealed a preview of watchOS 10, coming to the Apple Watch later this year. While the update feels a bit smaller than last year, there are still a lot of new features to be excited about, especially for cyclists and hiking enthusiasts.
Expand Expanding CloseSpeediance reveals new digital strength machine ‘Gym Pal’
Speediance has announced a new digital strength machine coming soon, the Gym Pal. The Gym Pal is a small and sleek 5.1-sqft platform capable of transforming any room into a personal gym. Learn more below.
Expand Expanding CloseInsideTracker announces new integration with Oura Ring
InsideTracker, a blood and DNA analysis company that gives personalized advice on health and longevity, has announced a new integration with Oura Ring.
Expand Expanding CloseEchelon offers $1,000 rebate for Peloton Bike owners [video]
Echelon, the connected fitness company, announced a limited time instant discount of up to $1,000 towards Echelon equipment for Peloton owners who want to trade in their bike.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton launches freemium app with new membership tiers and features
Today, Peloton is launching its new freemium app. Alongside several new membership tiers, a new strength feature called “Peloton Gym,” and the release of rowing classes to members – we have a lot to dig into.
Expand Expanding CloseA fix for the Peloton Tread+ has finally been approved
It has been over two years since the recall of the Peloton Tread+, but a fix is finally here! On Thursday May 18, Peloton announced that a new Tread+ Rear Safety Guard has been approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Expand Expanding CloseWHOOP now offering free one-month trial
After recently lowering its membership price by up to 20%, WHOOP is now offering a free one-month trial to anyone in the US this summer.
Expand Expanding CloseNordicTrack 1250 Treadmill review (2023)
In this NordicTrack 1250 Treadmill review, we will cover everything you need to know, from the specs to how it compares with the competition. With NordicTrack’s updated 2023 lineup of home treadmills being some of the best available, read below to see how the 1250 holds up!
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton recalls over 2 million bikes
Peloton has announced a recall of over 2 million bikes due to a potential safety risk involving the adjustable seat. This is the third – and largest – recall for the Peloton within the last few years.
Expand Expanding CloseGarmin Forerunner 265 review: A new must-have sports watch for runners!
The recently released Garmin Forerunner 265 just may be the best new sports watch of the year that will appeal to both hardcore and casual runners. With features like downloadable music support, dual-band GPS, an extremely accurate heart rate sensor, and a brand new bright and colorful AMOLED display, Garmin has raised the standard once again.
Expand Expanding Close10 Peloton updates I wish they would make! [Video]
Peloton has made several small updates to its fitness platform over the past year, but there is still plenty of unmet potential. Below is a wishlist of 10 updates that I believe would make the Peloton significantly better.
Expand Expanding CloseRedwood Outdoors sauna review
I spent over two months testing out a Redwood Outdoors Sauna. During this time, I worked up to taking sessions at over 200°, experimented with various weekly routines, and tracked biometrics like HRV every step of the way.
The results are in, and I am impressed!
Expand Expanding CloseVitruvian Trainer+ Home Gym: In-depth review
Over the past six weeks, I’ve been putting the Vitruvian Trainer+ Home Gym through the paces. The Vitruvian Trainer+ is a smart strength device that uses magnetic digital loading and a variety of attachments to mimic barbell, dumbbell, and even a cable training at home.
It is similar to Tonal in many ways, with the key differences being it does not need to be bolted on a way, is easily movable, loads up to over 2X the weight, and is much more consumer friendly (both in price and subscription model). Read below to see our full review.
Expand Expanding ClosePolar Grit X Pro review – a worthy contender among sports watches
The Polar Grit X Pro may be over a year old, but after an extensive six-week testing period, I believe it to be a worthy contender among sports watches. With a durable design, long battery life, and an impressive range of sports and health tracking features, this underrated wearable is definitely worth a look, despite its $529 price tag.
Expand Expanding CloseJust how accurate are smartwatches? [Video]
A new report analyzes the accuracy of various smartwatches and wearables, including Apple, WHOOP, OURA, Garmin, Fitbit, and Samsung. Each wearable’s accuracy is broken down according to the available studies and literature. Watch the video below to get a full breakdown.
Expand Expanding CloseWHOOP’s new Stress Monitor – everything you need to know!
WHOOP’s new Stress Monitor feature is here and adds a new layer of personal health tracking to the popular armband. Built in collaboration with Dr. Andrew Huberman, WHOOP now measures stress in real-time in addition to newly added breath work sessions.
Expand Expanding CloseVitruvian+ Home Gym – beginners guide [video]
Welcome to our complete Vitruvian+ Home Gym guide for beginners. Below, we cover everything you need to know in order to have a great experience with the Vitruvian+.
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