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Lululemon hires Gap’s Jonathan Cheung as new global creative director

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.
Expand Expanding CloseThis beautiful home gym features a woodsy view and plenty of equipment storage

We love a gorgeous, functional home gym setup here at Connect the Watts designed with the user experience in mind. Today’s at-home gym features a scenic view of the outdoors, a calming color palette, and plenty of storage space for equipment. Keep reading below the fold for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton sells Output Park to First Solar for a whopping $33 million

$33 million to First Solar. Peloton never finished the construction on the facility, and now it will be utilized for job growth in Northwest Ohio. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseSweat together, stay together? adidas and Bumble hard launch their relationship

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.
Expand Expanding CloseThis small home gym has everything you need and more for a killer workout

We here at Connect the Watts prioritize health and fitness, and as such, we love looking at and reviewing home gym setups and seeing the spaces that people create for their workouts. Today’s home gym features a smaller space packed with a variety of equipment that everybody can appreciate. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseExercising outdoors? Frostbite can sneak up on you – here’s how to avoid it

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.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out this minimalist home gym featuring calm, natural light, and essential equipment

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.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart wows with 360,000-square-foot fitness center

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.
Expand Expanding CloseThe five essential items needed for your home gym

Whether you’re designing your first home gym or you just want a few pieces of equipment so you can exercise in your living room, you don’t need a huge variety in order to accomplish a challenging full-body workout. Head below for our five essential items needed for your home gym.
Expand Expanding CloseThis airy home gym brings the outdoors to your front step

We here at Connect the Watts love a home gym and seeing what works and what could potentially be improved to give people an optimal at-home exercise experience. The home gym setup we have for you today is bright, airy, and opens up to a lovely green promenade. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseKick off your employee’s health goals with Peloton Rental Membership program

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.
Expand Expanding CloseWe love this sleek, futuristic at-home gym setup

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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Don’t pay Peloton pricing when the Echelon Row drops to a new low of $658 (Reg. $1,280)
Amazon is offering the Echelon Row for $657.66 shipped. Down from its $1,280 price tag, it saw a fair share of discounts over 2023, and is now starting the new year with this 49% discount for those who may be a little late to your exercise resolutions. Today’s deal comes in as a $622 markdown off the going rate, beating out our previous mention from holiday sales by $15 and landing as the third-lowest price that we have tracked. It even beats out the deal on Echelon’s website where it is listed for a higher $800 rate. You’ll also find the upgraded Echelon Row S going for $881, down from its $1,900 MSRP.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Expand Expanding CloseShoot your shot with the Peloton x NBA contest

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.
Expand Expanding CloseHula hoops circle back into the world of fitness

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.
Expand Expanding CloseThis minimalist at-home gym blends calming colors and natural light

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.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton rolls out fix for Tread’s always-on screen

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.
Expand Expanding CloseThis home gym setup will motivate you to train for your first competition

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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Hydrow’s New Year Sale is live: Save up to $710 on rowing machines
Connected rowing company, Hydrow, has its New Year Sale with up to $710 in savings. For those wanting to purchase the original Hydrow Rower for $1,995, you will also receive a heart rate monitor and an On the Mat kit, a $210 value. The Hydrow Wave – a 30% smaller and lighter version of the Rower – is now available for $1,595 and also includes a heart rate monitor and On the Mat Kit. Both rowers feature immersive, state-of-the-art exercises without ever having to leave your home. Free shipping on all orders, valid through January 16. Head below for more details on Hydrow’s New Year Sale.
Read MoreSennheiser’s new earbuds sync with Apple Health, Garmin, Peloton, more

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.
Expand Expanding CloseEXR rowing app update: enhanced mini map, marking favorite workouts, more

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.
Expand Expanding CloseWithings debuts BeamO, a first-of-its-kind home health check-up device

Withings announced yesterday at CES 2024 its newest health device, BeamO, a 4-in-1 health checkup device. Once it clears the FDA, it will be available in the United States. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseThis home gym is functional and elegant, but is it worth it?

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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