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Laura is a dedicated gym-goer, a sucker for anything with sugar, and a fan of all four Michigan seasons. She has also written articles for 9to5Mac and Electrek.

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Withings introduces Body Pro 2, revolutionizes early diabetes detection

Today is World Diabetes Day, and Withings Health Solutions debuted its newest scale, the Body Pro 2, which includes an introductory module that introduces a “breakthrough measurement to better care for patients with diabetes.” Along with the ability to help people with diabetes, the Body Pro 2 scale also has Health Nudges, an anxiety-free weigh-in experience, and plenty more features that are designed with the patient in mind. Head below the fold to learn more about the impressive, next-gen Body Pro 2 scale.

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Polar introduces Black Week: Up to 50% off Polar Pacer Pro, heart rate monitors, more

In its biggest sale event of the year, Polar’s Black Week is live and available through December 3. You can snag stellar deals for up to 50% off for the exercise enthusiast in your life with one of Polar’s advanced multisport watches, heart rate sensors, mounts, and more. Our favorite deal listed in the Polar Black Week is 50% off the Polar Pacer Pro, now coming in at $164.98 shipped, down from $320.95. Head below to learn more about this advanced sports watch and other deals available during Polar’s Black Week.

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Peloton promises to size up apparel after customer pushback

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Connected fitness brand Peloton signed a five-year global strategic partnership with athleisure juggernaut lululemon back in September of this year. As a part of the collaboration, an apparel collection – Peloton x lululemon – debuted in October. Customers were unhappy with the lack of sizing inclusivity, and Peloton is now promising to do better.

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The 9 best gifts for the fitness enthusiast in your life

With so many fitness gadgets and gizmos available today, it can be difficult to parse through which products are worth your money. And because your fitness-loving friend or family member is likely an expert in their own fitness regimen, it can be hard to choose the right gift as we approach the holiday season. To help you in your gift hunt, we’ve rounded up our nine must-haves for the fitness enthusiast in your life.

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Meta Quest 3: The 7 best accessories to optimize your VR experience in 2023

Officially launched in October of this year, the Meta Quest 3 is the most popular VR headset around. With it, you can paint on a virtual easel, dive headfirst into a workout, learn piano, or even watch live games via X-Stadium. If you want to maximize your time in the virtual world with your Meta Quest 3, keep reading below the fold to learn about the best accessories available in 2023.

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Peloton debuts 11 all-new Taylor Swift-themed classes

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Peloton, the connected fitness brand that swept the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic, is known for having themed rides for its subscribers, allowing people to enjoy a more customized experience. Today, Peloton members have access to a new theme in several formats – yoga, pilates, weightlifting, and, of course, Peloton rides – in honor of Taylor Swift’s rereleased album, 1989.

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The 5 must-follow influencers for a healthier life, without the BS

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Working out, eating well, and getting into the habit of prioritizing your health is challenging – there are thousands of workouts to explore, countless brands targeting your “wellness,” and an infinite amount of health and wellness influencers pushing content created to grab your attention, to use their discount codes, to preach their routines.

If you want to try working out for the first time, creating a healthier diet, or improving your relationship with food, navigating this space can be extremely challenging between the new science, the multibillion-dollar supplement industry, and conflicting information about what’s best for our bodies.

Keep reading below to the fold for our top five influencers worth your time when getting acquainted, or reacquainted, with your own health regiment – without the bullshit.

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The only thing you need to do to make working out a consistent, joyful experience

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Exercising and getting into the habit of prioritizing your fitness is challenging – there are any number of infinite reasons that working out might take a back seat to the rest of your life – keeping up with kids, your career, feeling run down by the news cycle, body insecurities – take your pick.

It is difficult at first, to be sure, and takes work to stay motivated. There are many steps you can take to implement fitness into your every day, but the key to consistency, I have found, is cliché – and it is really the only thing that matters. You have to find something that you love.

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