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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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Need to drink more water? These five best-selling smart products can help

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75% of American adults are chronically dehydrated – a fact that might account for the explosion in water bottle consumerism, or, as I like to call it, Big Water. Capitalism and Big Water is really out here convincing us that if we have the exact right water bottle or the exact right smart device, we’ll join the millions of other happy and healthy and hydrated Water Drinkers in a neverending quest to see who can use the bathroom the most amount of times in a day.

That said I do love my Stanley Cup, and I am absolutely convinced that I am motivated to drink more water because I own it. Below are our top nine smart products – an attempt to bring you into our cult – for drinking more water.

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New year, same problems: lululemon faces backlash with latest advertisement

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Lululemon has released an advertisement called “Be Spring” featuring Academy Award-winning Chinese actress, Michelle Yeoh. The company’s cofounder, Chip Wilson, has a history of problematic opinions on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which some argue come in direct conflict with lululemon’s Lunar New Year advertisement. Head below for more details.

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Check out this minimalist home gym featuring calm, natural light, and essential equipment

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Here at Connect the Watts we love scoping out home gyms online and seeing the interesting touches, designs, and equipment that people choose to incorporate into their at-home gyms. Today’s home gym setup features a lot of space that is heavy on neutral colors, light on the equipment, and has both low light and natural light. Head below to learn more.

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We love this sleek, futuristic at-home gym setup

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At Connect the Watts, we prioritize exercise and physical fitness, and we love looking at home gyms to review for our readers. The next installment in our home gym series comes from a company called NYMRA Studios, an architecture and design firm based in India.

With chrome hardware and subtle color pops, this home gym space has everything you need to get (or stay) in shape.

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Meet the Amazfit Helio Ring, the smart ring for athletes

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, Amazfit announced the Helio Ring, which will enter a somewhat saturated smart ring market including Oura, McClear, Evie Ring, and others. Whereas other smart rings focus on sleep analysis, the Amazfit Helio Ring is designed with athletes in mind, honing in on mental and physical recovery. Head below to learn more about the Amazfit Helio Ring.

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Hula hoops circle back into the world of fitness

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Something I’ve noticed lately on my social media algorithms is people embracing hula hoops as a means of working out, or at least as a part of their workout routines. I love a hula hoop and am all for embracing any kind of exercise that brings people joy. Hula hoops are making a comeback, and I can’t wait to get my hands on one – just like the good ‘ol days.

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This minimalist at-home gym blends calming colors and natural light

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At Connect the Watts, we are always putting exercise, physical fitness, and wellness at the forefront, and we love seeing the at-home gym spaces in which people workout. Today’s setup is brought to us by ZNSO Architecture, an architect consultant based in Kuwait. This at-home gym focuses on a soft color palette, a greenery wall, and tons of natural light. Head below for more details.

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