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.
Connected fitness company, Peloton, yesterday released their Tread+ after a recall two years ago that was the result of dozens of incidents – including the death of a child. The Peloton Tread+ is now available online for preorder for $4,995 through January 9, at which point the price will bump up to $5,995. Keep reading below the fold to learn more.
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Peloton today released its latest piece of connected hardware, the Peloton Tread+, available for preorder coming in at $4,995 through January 9. If you have someone in your life who loves their at-home exercise equipment, Peloton remains the gold standard in connected fitness, and the Peloton Tread+ would be the perfect gift for the workout enthusiast this holiday season. Shipping is free and the price includes delivery and setup. As with all of Peloton’s connected hardware, a Peloton membership comes at an additional cost of $44/month to access Peloton’s content library. Head below for more details on the Peloton Tread+.
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After having spent a month with my Oura Ring and many more months than that with my Apple Watch, there are a few features that both the Oura Ring and its companion app have that Apple Watch and Apple Fitness would be keen to pay attention to.
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Connected health company, Withings, today introduced its newest hybrid smartwatch to its lineup – the ScanWatch Nova. The ScanWatch Nova is a powerful, revolutionary smartwatch that blends health-tracking and a luxury look. Head below the fold to learn more about the ScanWatch Nova.
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Peloton has added a brand new strength-training program to its ever-expanding library called the “Seated Adaptive Transfer Program.” Designed to help those navigating the world via wheelchair, the Seated Adaptive Transfer Program is now available on-demand. Head below for more details.
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SwingVision, an Apple Design Award-winning app in innovation, today introduced its expansion into pickleball. Initially an app meant to act as a tennis coach helping users to perfect every aspect of their game, SwingVision is making its way into America’s fastest-growing sport.
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Strava, the popular social networking app for athletes and a leading digital community, today released its newest feature in the latest update – Messaging. Messaging allows Strava members to connect with one another and motivate each other in ways that they couldn’t before today. Head below the fold for more details on Strava’s Messaging feature.
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Peloton yesterday announced that they would be releasing a new class in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a special 20-minute ride, which is now available on-demand. Head below for more details.
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Tonal, the connected fitness at-home gym company, is suing its Chinese rival, Speediance. The lawsuit covers a lot of ground, including alleged patent infringement, a request for monetary compensation, and the blocking of further production of Speediance’s Gym Monster. Head below the fold for more details on the lawsuit.
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Tonal, a smart at-home gym company, is now partnering with Best Buy to bring large-scale retail expansion to the big box store. Customers can now shop for Tonal products and accessories on Best Buy’s website. Head below to learn more.
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Connected fitness company Peloton seems to be in its beta-testing phase of French subtitles during its classes. This would be an update that is over two years in the making for the smart fitness company and a welcome one, especially if Peloton wants to become more accessible to a wider range of current members as well as potential members. Keep reading below the fold to learn more about Peloton’s testing of French subtitles.
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Whether you’re doing yoga, running, cycling, or lifting weights, one of the most important things is wearing leggings that support you and your body while you exercise. You don’t want leggings that roll down while you squat or cause you to chafe in anyway while you run. Head below the fold to learn more about the five highest-rated pairs of workout leggings available now on Amazon.
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While MyFitnessPal has been a top-rated app for calorie tracking for some years now, there are other calorie- and health-tracking apps available to check out – especially if you don’t want to pay for a MyFitnessPal premium subscription, which costs $19.99/month or $79.99 per year. Head below for more on free MyFitness Pal alternative apps.
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While much of the country was preparing their favorite dish for Thanksgiving, yesterday Peloton set out for gold in an attempt to grab two Guinness World Records, and they succeeded – but with serious technical glitches along the way. Keep reading to learn more about Peloton’s attempt at setting two new Guinness World Records.
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Hydrow, the connected smart rowing company, has announced its Black Friday deal that is now live. The deal includes both the Hydrow Rower and the Hydrow Wave Rower, both of which offer a heap of savings. The Hydrow Rower is now available for $1,745, marked down from $2,495, and the Hydrow Wave Rower is going for $1,445, down from $1,895. The rowers are identical in features except for size, and Hydrow’s Black Friday deal includes an additional $300 in savings on gifts – for both rowers – which includes a machine mat, a heart rate monitor, and an on the mat kit. Shipping is free. Head below to learn more about Hydrow’s Black Friday deal.
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As far as health trackers go, there is a lot to love about the Oura Ring and its companion app. The ring’s 200+ biometrics sync to the Oura Ring app, giving users detailed analytics and insights into their overall health and wellness, in addition to various meditations, breathing exercises, and more. However, after only having had my Oura Ring for a couple of weeks, there are some obvious changes that Oura could (and should) embrace to improve the iPhone user experience.
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Connected workout equipment and fitness brand Peloton announced what they are calling a “Made to Move” tour, also known as a “Tiny House” tour. During the tour, Peloton will be demoing the Peloton Bike+ and the Peloton Tread. Head below for more details on Peloton’s Made to Move tour, kicking off later this month in Germany and Austria.
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Evie Ring, the smart ring for women’s health, today launched the availability of the newest connected health tracker on the market. Pre-orders went live at 12:00 p.m. EST, and shipping is expected to begin in January 2024. Head below to learn more about how Evie Ring hopes to revolutionize the smart ring space.
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Leading connected smart ring company, Oura, has hired Apple’s Health executive Jason Oberfest as head of Oura’s clinical strategy and healthcare work. The move from Oura is a part of its expanding network of partners, as reported by Bloomberg.
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Connected smart ring company, Oura Ring, today announced their biggest discounts to date of up to $100 off their Heritage and Horizon rings in its Black Friday sale. The Oura Ring’s 20 biometrics track your overall health, including sleep, readiness, stress, and more, right from your finger. Both the Heritage and the Horizon styles have identical hardware and technical capabilities, with the Horizon ring featuring a sleek design, while the Heritage ring features a more classic design. Sale ends November 27. Starting from as low as $269 for the Heritage Ring and $319 for the Horizon ring, head below to learn more.
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For their latest featured Artist Series, Peloton has partnered up with pop-punk legends Blink-182. Announced yesterday on their Instagram, the classes start today, November 16, featuring Travis Barker – Blink-182’s drummer – as a one-of-a-kind guest. Head below to learn more.
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If you’re interested in trying yoga but are unsure of where to start, you are not alone. Hundreds of yoga and yoga-adjacent apps are available for download – and they all want your subscription. Like with anything, you have to sometimes try more than one option before you land on the one that makes the most sense for you. Head below to see our top seven must-try yoga apps for beginners.
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I’ve had my Oura Ring for exactly one week, and I am becoming more familiar with everything it has to offer the longer I wear it. As of right now, there are three features of the Oura Ring I am particularly enjoying: sleep tracking, Apple Health integration, and comfortability. Head below to learn more about my experience thus far.
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Echelon Fitness, a connected at-home equipment brand, has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with runDisney, a road race division of Disney Sports Enterprises; Disney Sports Enterprises is one of the largest global race organizations that exists. Head below to learn more about what this partnership means.
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