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A recent patent application made by Rexon in February of 2022 may show the design of the upcoming Peloton Rower. Discovered by Bob Treemore, the design shows a rower which uses a “Peloton-style” knob to adjust its magnetic resistance. Rexon is one of Peloton’s primary manufacturer partnerships.

It’s time again to think about how to spoil the mothers in our lives. Whether she likes to workout or just relax, this Mother’s Day guide is full of fitness and health gifts she’ll actually use.

Oculus was Facebook’s investment into the gaming industry. Now, with VR gaining in popularity, the company sees the Meta Quest as having potential to be a behemoth in the connected fitness space. New “fitness friendly” features are on their way soon.

Peloton recently released its first strength-focused hardware with the Peloton Guide. Given their similar cost and AI movement tracking features, you might be wondering how the Peloton Guide stacks up vs the Tempo Move. Read (or watch) below to get our in-depth comparison.

As promised, Peloton is continuing to release content exclusive to the new Peloton Guide. Four split strength programs became available this morning to members currently using the Guide.

Fans of the ever-inspiring iFit endurance athlete Tommy Rivers “Rivs” Puzey can tune in now for a live iFit Race Series during the 2022 Boston Marathon, today, April 18, with events starting after 9 a.m. ET. iFit is filming the race live as part of its multi-year sponsorship as an official partner of the Boston Marathon.  

Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week’s episode, we discuss Peloton’s upcoming price changes, our thoughts on the new Peloton Guide, and the future potential of AI Computer Vision.

Joining our hosts, Colin Jenkins and Eric Malzone, is the Founder and CEO of Asensei, Steven Webster. Asensei is a connected apparel and computer vision development company with some exciting new projects coming soon.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week’s episode. Check it out below!

For a limited time, you can now get your hands on NordicTrack’s premium S27i Bike in two new colors: alpine white and slate gray. In addition to new color options, these limited edition bikes also come with soft vegan leather handlebars and seats.

Polar is bringing back the Pacer, the wildly popular runners’ watch from the early 1990s. With virtually nothing in common with that watch but the name, the newly released Polar Pacer Pro has nearly every available feature from Polar. Here is a roundup of the reviews so far.

Peloton’s Extended Warranty, rebranded as ‘Peloton Protection Plan,’ is now more appealing to its US members. Earlier this month, Peloton announced changes that include allowing warranties to transfer and longer coverage at lower monthly prices.

In this Hatch Rest review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. This smart sound and nightlight is designed to help your kid develop better sleep habits. Here are our thoughts after testing. Read below to get the full scoop.

Peloton has announced a handful of major changes, including price cuts for its hardware products as well as the first-ever price increase for the All-Access monthly subscription. The price of the Bike will drop by $300, from $1,745 to $1,445, while the Bike+ will drop to under $2,000 for the first time. Head below for the full details…

Ergatta is ready to bring to it’s members their first live race event, Race Day Live. A long requested feature by the Ergatta rowing community, these live races will allow members to compete against each other in real time.

When reviewing the new Peloton Guide, I noticed that my Strive Score seemed to be pretty low. At the time, I didn’t think much of it. But after seeing comments from a few others about their Strive Score, I figured I would investigate it further. Here is what I found.

NordicTrack’s iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells are on sale for just $300 on Amazon. I bought these dumbbells a few months ago and they have been my favorite go-to dumbbells ever since. If you want to catch this great deal, don’t wait, as the discounted price is for today only!

Buy a new Peloton Guide? Here are 13 of the best accessories to help you get the best results possible. This list includes dumbbells, workout mats, fans, and other essentials to go along with your new best friend!

The newly released Peloton Guide has so far been met with mixed reviews. Automatic rep counting was one of several missing features many were hoping for. Peloton so far has not discounted nor confirmed that rep counting will be added in the future.

So while the Peloton Guide won’t count your reps for now, we found a Peloton Tread that can!

In this NordicTrack X22i Treadmill review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. NordicTrack’s new 2022 lineup of updated treadmills are among the best available. And, the X22i is the best among them. Read below to get the full scoop.

In this Peloton Guide review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. Peloton’s first attempt at strength-focused hardware enables you to see yourself on a television screen alongside an instructor. Is it enough to justify the $295 cost? Read (or watch) below to get the full scoop.

iFIT’s massive 18-part workout series, Everest: A Trek to Base Camp, has been nominated for a 2022 Sports Emmy. Of the 47 categories these Emmys cover, iFIT is nominated for ‘Outstanding Interactive Experience – Original Programming.’

Peloton has expanded their bike lease program, One Peloton Club, to six more states. In addition to more locations, Peloton has added the ability to lease the Peloton Bike+.

In this NordicTrack 2450 Treadmill review, we will cover everything you should know before you decide to buy. NordicTrack’s new 2022 lineup of updated home treadmills are among the best available. The 2450 is no exception. Read below to get the full scoop.