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Apple 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.
Read MoreNew 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
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Check the whole sale here.
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreErgatta 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.
Expand Expanding CloseLow-priced Oura ring competitor, RingConn starts shipping to early backers

Oura’s coveted health-tracking smart ring may have some stiff competition with a new, lower-budget wearable called RingConn, which has just started shipping to early backers on Indiegogo and looks to provide a fresh, affordable option to the now-limited smart ring space.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton rumored to have canceled new strength device [Video]

Peloton’s upcoming smart strength device and Tonal competitor is now rumored to have been cancelled. Watch below as we dig into everything we know.
Expand Expanding CloseHow bad is Peloton’s import ban? [video]

After a judge ruled several streaming patents owned by DISH were infringed upon, Peloton and iFIT both have an import ban set to start within 60 days. In today’s video, we dig into what the judge ruled, what the lawsuit is about, and what this import ban means for the future of these two connected fitness companies.
Expand Expanding CloseStrava data shows that women’s outdoor exercise drops when the sun is down

Love those predawn or evening outdoor workouts? Well, let’s be honest, if you’re a woman, probably not; for many women, exercising when the sun isn’t up just isn’t worth the risk. And now Strava has culled data from its nearly 95 million users to confirm what we’ve always known: Women have a lot more barriers to working out than men.
Expand Expanding CloseRigsby, Toussaint, Arzón: Peloton’s star instructors tease new books

Peloton’s top instructors, from Cody Rigsby to Alex Toussaint, have turned their motivation-packed cycling classes into a unique brand of stardom, amassing millions of Instagram followers and devoted fans. So it’s no surprise that they’ve created an entire cottage industry of late by parlaying that success into new books on lifestyle and fitness. If you’re looking for a new read to flip through between your Peloton workout sessions, here’s a list of what books are coming out this year.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton, Hydrow, Aviron, and more – important rower updates in 2023 [Video]

Last year, we put together an in-depth comparison for eight of the most popular rowers. These included the Peloton Row, Hydrow and Hydrow Waves, Aviron Impact and Aviron Strong, Ergatta, NordicTrack RW900, and the classic Concept 2.
Already in 2023, there have even several major updates to the rowers for many of these brands. New workout options have been added, new third-party integrations, and even a new rower model! Watch the video below to get the full scoop!
Expand Expanding CloseEvery mobility app ranked! [Video]

When it comes to following a mobility and stretching routine, there are a lot of options available. From Peloton, to GOWOD, to piliability, The Ready State and more, it can be hard to know which is best for you. But don’t worry, because I have tested all of the most popular mobility apps and have ranked them in the video below to help you make the right choice.
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‘SugarBot’ calorie and sugar tracking app now has a version for Apple Watch
SugarBot is an iPhone app that helps users maintain a healthy diet by tracking the levels of calories and sugar in what they eat. Starting today, users of the app will also be able to access it directly from the Apple Watch thanks to its latest update that comes with a watchOS version.
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Gentler Streak gets new ‘Wellbeing’ section to show users an intuitive summary of their health data
The popular Gentler Streak fitness app is getting a major update today that adds a new “Wellbeing” section. There, users will find an intuitive summary of their health data “that makes sense to all and is not exclusive to fitness nerds.”
Read MoreTempo Core review – a great home fitness entry point for iPhone owners

The Tempo Core is designed to provide the “core” of what is needed for a great home fitness routine. At just $245, the Tempo Core is one of the lowest price points available for a connected fitness product. The low price is enabled by removing all of the extras that come with other Tempo products and keeping only that which is essential. Read below for our in-depth review:
Expand Expanding CloseGamers, get ready: Quell gets $10m in funding for its immersive fitness game

Good news for lovers of gamified fitness, particularly those who hate gyms but love gaming: A new player on the scene, Quell, announced a $10 million Series A funding round from Chinese-owned Tencent to support the global launch of a new immersive fitness system that promises to torch calories all from the comfort of your home. While that may all sound like a familiar pitch these days, here is what the company is doing a little differently:
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle removes even more Fitbit features

It turns out that Google is not quite done stripping Fitbit of its features. As of March 27, the Fitbit app will be removing all challenges, games, and the ability to join open groups.
Expand Expanding CloseWHOOP announces lower prices and new features on the way

WHOOP announced that effective today, the price for its 12- and 24-month memberships are being lowered by up to 20%. Not only that, but WHOOP also announced significant improvements being made to its lifetime warranty and several new features which are coming soon. Read below to get the full scoop.
Expand Expanding CloseCAROL Bike 2.0 review: A great Peloton alternative!

The CAROL Bike 2.0 is designed around using AI-personalized resistance to deliver the shortest, most effective workouts possible, with the standard session taking less than 10 minutes from the beginning of the warmup to the end of the cool down.
Of course, there are other workout types to choose from, and available integrations with third party apps like PELOTON, Zwift, and Netflix.
Expand Expanding CloseTonal is rumored to be trying to sell itself – but to whom?

It’s no secret that the high-end at-home trainer Tonal has seen better days. After facing massive staff layoffs, store closures, a nagging lawsuit with its major supplier, and a burn rate that has soured investors, the company is now rumored to be exploring a sale. But who will pick up the tab?
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Original Peloton Bike sees rare discount to $1,050 all-time low at $395 off, today only
Through the end of the day, Woot is now offering the original Peloton Bike for $1,049.99 Prime shipped. You’ll have to pay a $6 delivery fee otherwise. Typically selling for $1,445, you’re now looking at the return of an all-time low for only the second time. Clocking in as a rare chance to save, this $395 discount is still one of the first offers we’ve seen since the fitness companion launched on third-party retailers late last fall. This also clocks in at well below the Black Friday discount, too. The original Peloton Bike is one of the most beloved options on the market for diving into curated workout classes from home and sports a 22-inch HD touchscreen display. The exercise bike comes backed by delta-compatible pedals, manual resistance control, and a suite of other tech features like stereo speakers, a built-in camera and microphone, as well as Apple Watch support. Head below for more.
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