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Peloton launches freemium app with new membership tiers and features

Today, Peloton is launching its new freemium app. Alongside several new membership tiers, a new strength feature called “Peloton Gym,” and the release of rowing classes to members – we have a lot to dig into.
Expand Expanding CloseA fix for the Peloton Tread+ has finally been approved

It has been over two years since the recall of the Peloton Tread+, but a fix is finally here! On Thursday May 18, Peloton announced that a new Tread+ Rear Safety Guard has been approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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After recently lowering its membership price by up to 20%, WHOOP is now offering a free one-month trial to anyone in the US this summer.
Expand Expanding CloseNordicTrack 1250 Treadmill review (2023)

In this NordicTrack 1250 Treadmill review, we will cover everything you need to know, from the specs to how it compares with the competition. With NordicTrack’s updated 2023 lineup of home treadmills being some of the best available, read below to see how the 1250 holds up!
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Peloton has announced a recall of over 2 million bikes due to a potential safety risk involving the adjustable seat. This is the third – and largest – recall for the Peloton within the last few years.
Expand Expanding CloseGarmin Forerunner 265 review: A new must-have sports watch for runners!

The recently released Garmin Forerunner 265 just may be the best new sports watch of the year that will appeal to both hardcore and casual runners. With features like downloadable music support, dual-band GPS, an extremely accurate heart rate sensor, and a brand new bright and colorful AMOLED display, Garmin has raised the standard once again.
Expand Expanding Close10 Peloton updates I wish they would make! [Video]

Peloton has made several small updates to its fitness platform over the past year, but there is still plenty of unmet potential. Below is a wishlist of 10 updates that I believe would make the Peloton significantly better.
Expand Expanding CloseRedwood Outdoors sauna review

I spent over two months testing out a Redwood Outdoors Sauna. During this time, I worked up to taking sessions at over 200°, experimented with various weekly routines, and tracked biometrics like HRV every step of the way.
The results are in, and I am impressed!
Expand Expanding CloseVitruvian Trainer+ Home Gym: In-depth review

Over the past six weeks, I’ve been putting the Vitruvian Trainer+ Home Gym through the paces. The Vitruvian Trainer+ is a smart strength device that uses magnetic digital loading and a variety of attachments to mimic barbell, dumbbell, and even a cable training at home.
It is similar to Tonal in many ways, with the key differences being it does not need to be bolted on a way, is easily movable, loads up to over 2X the weight, and is much more consumer friendly (both in price and subscription model). Read below to see our full review.
Expand Expanding ClosePolar Grit X Pro review – a worthy contender among sports watches

The Polar Grit X Pro may be over a year old, but after an extensive six-week testing period, I believe it to be a worthy contender among sports watches. With a durable design, long battery life, and an impressive range of sports and health tracking features, this underrated wearable is definitely worth a look, despite its $529 price tag.
Expand Expanding CloseJust how accurate are smartwatches? [Video]

A new report analyzes the accuracy of various smartwatches and wearables, including Apple, WHOOP, OURA, Garmin, Fitbit, and Samsung. Each wearable’s accuracy is broken down according to the available studies and literature. Watch the video below to get a full breakdown.
Expand Expanding CloseWHOOP’s new Stress Monitor – everything you need to know!

WHOOP’s new Stress Monitor feature is here and adds a new layer of personal health tracking to the popular armband. Built in collaboration with Dr. Andrew Huberman, WHOOP now measures stress in real-time in addition to newly added breath work sessions.
Expand Expanding CloseVitruvian+ Home Gym – beginners guide [video]

Welcome to our complete Vitruvian+ Home Gym guide for beginners. Below, we cover everything you need to know in order to have a great experience with the Vitruvian+.
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Peloton’s Wear OS app can now connect directly to Peloton Bikes, Tread, and more on Galaxy Watch
Following the debut of the Peloton app on Wear OS earlier this year, Samsung and Peloton are announcing support for connecting the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 to Peloton products via the Wear OS app.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton Bike recovery guide [Video]

If have a Peloton Bike, and want to get better results, you need to consider both what workouts you are doing, and how you are recovering from them. Today, we are going to focus on the later with 10 tips to improve your recovery from Peloton training.
Expand Expanding CloseSneak peek: New Vitruvian+ V-Frame, Speediance, and Echelon Tonal-like device!

This week at IHRSA, a large fitness trade show in San Diego, I was able to see and test out some new and upcoming fitness products. This included new models and accessories of several Tonal competitors like Vitruvian+, Speediance, and even Echelon!
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch’s blood glucose monitor could take another 3 to 7 years: report

Apple’s moonshot technology for wearables, its noninvasive blood glucose monitor, may be a bit further away than we had hoped, with Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman predicting another three to seven years before the functionality becomes available on the Apple Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseTough days ahead for Tonal, as valuation may drop 90%

Tonal, the once booming at-home trainer that was valued at $1.9 billion back in 2021, is in a desperate crunch for cash. Today the company is reportedly struggling to find a buyer and now may drop its valuation by nearly 90% in a bid to keep the company alive.
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Fitbit Challenges and open groups are no longer available as Google pulls the plug
Following an announcement earlier this year, Fitbit has today pulled the plug on challenges and open groups, two longtime features of its app.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Peloton patent shows revamped Tread+ could be on the way

A new Peloton patent application hints at the possibility of a newly revised Peloton Tread+ arriving in the near future.
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Renpho smart fitness scales, tape measure, and blood pressure Gold Box starts from $18
Today only a s part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon offers a selection of Renpho smart fitness tools starting at $18. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. These are all at all time low/match and come well-reviewed by Amazon shoppers. I love my Renpho scale which syncs with Apple Health, Samsung Health and Google Fit.
- Bathroom Scale $17.99
$30, Body comp, w/app $18.49$35. (recommended) Solar powered: $19.98 - Smart Tape Measure Body with App: $23.99
$60 - Blood Pressure Monitor: $28.79
$60
Check the whole sale here.
Expand Expanding CloseAre you an early riser or a night owl? Oura now analyzes your chronotype

Are you a natural early riser or someone who prefers to sleep till noon? Oura’s smart ring can now analyze your body’s natural circadian rhythms, or chronotype, while offering up a new set of metrics based on your “optimal” sleep schedule. Good news is this allays all guilt for those of us who are grumpy and underperforming in the early morning hours.
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Fitbit making full Health Metrics Dashboard available without Premium
Google Health today hosted its annual The Checkup Up event with announcements spanning Search, Fitbit Health Metrics, AI, and developer tools.
Expand Expanding CloseErgatta Rower adds new Apple Watch integration

Ergatta today announced it has added a new Apple Watch integration to its game-focused home rower. This update allows members to use their Apple Watch to track and see their heart rate on-screen during a workout.
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