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People who pre-ordered a Peloton Tread+ received an email yesterday that their treads would begin shipping within the next two weeks – this comes after Peloton’s long-awaited re-release of the Tread+ to the public. Head below for more details.

It was announced yesterday that WaterRower, connected rowing company, is buying CityRow – another connected rowing company. While the connected rowing industry was booming at one point, companies have struggled post-COVID pandemic. Head below for more details.

It’s been quite the journey for Evie Ring, which was first introduced at CES 2022. Now, the Evie Ring has started shipping to customers. Head below the fold for more details.

In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 3rd Shot Pickleball has just opened for business – the state’s largest indoor pickleball court. With a devoted fan base of about 36.5 million pickleball players in the United States, pickleball continues to be a favorite for athletes nationwide. Head below for more details.

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.

Earlier this month, an invite was sent to lululemon Studio Members inviting them to a special event – taking place today, January 23 – at Peloton Studios in New York, hosted by three lululemon instructors. Head below for more details.

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.

In a now-viral TikTok that has racked up over 5 million views, Charlie (@fitwithchaz), a TikTok fitness influencer, posted her experience while trying to film content for her socials. In it, a man can be seen placing a heavy dumbbell behind Charlie so that she was unable to finish her set. Head below for more details.

Peloton this week announced that along with lululemon – as a part of their 5-year global partnership – they would be hosting the “Move For You Event” at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 28. Head below for more details.

Earlier this week, lululemon announced it is bringing Jonathan Cheung on board as its new global creative director. Cheung has decades of experience that he is bringing to lululemon’s design team. Keep reading below the fold for more details.

Earlier this week, adidas Training and Bumble – a popular dating app – teamed up, announcing their goal of eliminating “gymtimidation,” something people experience before heading to the gym for the first time. Keep reading below the fold for more details on the new relationship between adidas and Bumble.

With the most recent cold snap that’s hit much of the country, it’s crucial to know how to avoid frostbite while out and about in the cold winter weather. For many, exercise is the goal no matter the weather, but even those who are protecting themselves need to know the signs of frostbite. Head below for more details.

Walmart last week unveiled its Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness center at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. In an attempt to retain employees and persuade future employees, Walmart’s wellness center has fitness options for everyone. Head below for more details.

Peloton this week announced it would be expanding its Bike/Bike+ rental program into what its calling Peloton Rental Membership, which is a part of Peloton for Business, which will include Peloton Corporate Wellness Groups. Head below to learn more about what any of that actually means.

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.

Peloton, in collaboration with the NBA, has announced a contest in which one lucky winner will not only be able to experience the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, but will also win a free Peloton Bike+. Head below to learn more.

Back in December, some Peloton Tread owners were experiencing an issue with their screens in which they were unable to turn them off. On its status page, Peloton acknowledged the issue and said they’d be sending a fix in January 2024, and that fix is starting to roll out to members. Head below for more details.

The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) officially kicks off tomorrow, but we are already getting glimpses of what tech companies are offering – or will soon offer – to consumers. Garmin’s new HRM-Fit is impressing quite a few people with its ability to easily clip onto a sports bra. Head below for more details.

In an attempt to drive accessibility and movement, Peloton today announced its partnership with TikTok to bring short-form videos and additional content to the social media platform. Head below for more details.

Even though he stepped down 10 years ago, lululemon founder Chip Wilson continues to have a whole lot of opinions about the company he helped to start. Speaking rather candidly with Forbes during a recent interview about diversity, equity, and inclusion – although not for the first time – Wilson had disparaging things to say about the athleisure juggernaut. Head below for more details.

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.