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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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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Because we at Connect the Watts value exercise, physical fitness, and health, we love seeing home gyms that inspire people to want to work toward their personal fitness goals. Mai Saad, an Interior Designer based in Egypt, has created a state-of-the-art home gym that would motivate anyone, no matter how little they may want to exercise. Head below for more details.
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At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2024, Sennheiser unveiled three new pairs of headphones – including the Momentum Sport – which can help track your fitness while you listen to music across multiple health platforms. Keep reading below the fold to learn more about Sennheiser’s Momentum Sport headphones.
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Popular rowing app, EXR, has recently launched a January 2024 app update which includes an interface overhaul, an enhanced mini map, and more. Head below the fold for more details on EXR’s latest update.
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Here at Connect the Watts, exercise and wellness are two of our favorite things, and we love seeing the spaces in which people work out. When creating a home gym setup, you don’t need much – you could truly get away with just a couple of free weights and a resistance band and have yourself a hell of a workout.
Today, we’re going to look at a simple yet functional home gym highlighted by The Gaigowski Group, a mother/daughter realtor team based out of Minnesota.
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Peloton has not had an easy go of its Tread+, the treadmill that was recalled after hundreds of incident reports, including the death of a child. The primary issue was that pets and people were being sucked underneath the Tread; the fix was approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and how to install it is now rolling out to some Tread+ members. Head below for details.
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Some Peloton Tread+ owners are not able to participate in classes from their machines – this comes after additional recent bugs in Peloton’s hardware that were meant to be resolved. Head below for more details.
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Yesterday, connected fitness rowing company Hydrow announced that its rowing machines are eligible through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Head below the fold to learn what this means.
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This morning on Good Morning America, it was announced that Robin Arzón – a head Peloton instructor, New York Times best-selling author, and attorney – is the newest contributor to the Good Morning American panel. Head below the fold to learn more.
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WELLFIT, creator of various walking pads and treadmills, delivers a no-frills work-from-home experience with its folding incline walking pad. If you need something that’s easy to set up and you don’t care that it’s not the sleekest walking pad on the market, this is an ideal walking pad for you. Head below the fold to learn more.
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Meta has launched a holiday sale offering up to 60% off of more than 175 games, valid through January 2, 2024. Head below to learn more about our top five picks for Meta Quest fitness VR games.
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In a statement made yesterday, Peloton announced they would no longer support the Quartz tablet, which comes with some earlier versions of the Peloton Bike. Head below for more details.
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There are only a couple more weeks left in 2023, and with the 2024 barreling toward us, Peloton has launched its challenge for 2024, simply called “The Annual 2024.” Head below for more details.
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Perhaps with a nod to the strategic five-year global partnership between Peloton and lululemon, some of Peloton’s instructors have not only added new workout accessories to their pilates and barre classes, but those accessories happen to be lululemon. Head below for more details.
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We reported last week that Peloton users were experiencing technical difficulties following a recent app update, and now Peloton has released a timeline of when they plan on fixing the two technological bugs on the Bike and the Tread. Head below for more details.
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Peloton – a leader in the connected fitness space – yesterday announced the hiring of their new chief marketing officer, Lauren Weinberg. Head below the fold for more details on Weinberg’s background.
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Connected rowing company, Hydrow, yesterday announced that they will be increasing their membership prices to $44/month starting in January for legacy members. Head below for more details.
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In a move that is sure to expand audience reach, Peloton today announced that third-party Bluetooth FTMS treadmill owners can now pair their treadmills with the Peloton app. Head below for more details on the update.
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Back in October of this year, Peloton announced a partnership with the NBA and the WNBA – a first-of-its-kind relationship between an entertainment sports-focused entertainment service and an at-home exercise brand. NBA League Pass on Peloton has launched (also back in October), but apparently, not all Peloton members have access. Head below for more details.
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The popular connected rowing app companion, EXR, has released its December updates including the ability to create custom races, a new winter challenge, and more. Head below the fold to learn more details on the latest updates from EXR.
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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 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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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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