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Be your own producer with Peloton’s new audio mix feature
Peloton is rolling out a new audio mix feature that allows members to create a custom audio mix between the Peloton instructor and the music. Keep reading below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseMarijuana consumers blaze more trails than non-consumers and exercise just as much, study finds
According to a new study published in the scientific journal Preventative Medicine Reports, people who consume marijuana walk more than people who don’t consume marijuana, and they exercise just as much as their non-consuming counterparts. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton welcomes Women’s History Month with specialty programs & content
March is Women’s History Month, and as in years past, Peloton is celebrating with unique programs and content tailored for the occasion. Head below the jump for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton’s spring sale takes up to $700 off at-home treadmill and rower packages
Peloton, connected at-home fitness company, has launched its Spring Sale, complete with deals on all its hardware packages and exercise equipment. The highlight of Peloton’s Spring Sale is its Tread+ packages, coming in at $5,705 for the Ultimate Package and $5,535 for the Starter Package – each are marked down $700 from original pricing. The only difference between the two packages is that the Ultimate Package comes with four sets of dumbbells, and the Starter Package comes with two sets. Free shipping and setup on all purchases, sale valid through March 14. Head below to learn more about the Peloton Tread+ and Peloton’s Spring Sale.
Expand Expanding CloseLululemon’s Global Ambassador Collective runs for equity in ultramarathon
Lululemon, athleisure and activewear apparel giant, has designed a first-of-its-kind ultramarathon called FURTHER, where 10 women will participate in six days of racing in California. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseBowFlex buckles under pressure, files for bankruptcy
Four-decades-old at-home fitness company, BowFlex, announced yesterday that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – the company has been sold to Taiwanese exercise equipment company, Johnson Health Tech, for $37.5 million. Keep reading below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseFDA approves first iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor without a prescription
The dream of an Apple Watch which can take blood sugar readings may be some time off yet, but if you want an iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor, you will soon be able to buy one without a prescription.
The FDA has granted approval for Dexcom’s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, which uses a Bluetooth connection to your iPhone …
Expand Expanding CloseExercising in luxury: Home gyms adorned with PENT equipment
Luxury fitness equipment brand, PENT, has everything you would need to design your home gym in luxury. From weights to benches, to stability balls, to boxing setups, and more, we found our three favorite home gyms outfitted with PENT’s luxury fitness equipment. Keep reading below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseYet another Peloton executive is leaving the company
Ben Boyd, Peloton’s senior vice president of global communications, has announced his plans to leave the company after nearly two years. Keep reading below to learn more about another Peloton executive planning to depart the company.
Expand Expanding CloseA peak performance partnership: Apple Fitness+ teams up with Gympass
It was recently announced that Gympass, a leader in corporate wellness, would be integrating Apple Fitness+ for its subscribers with a Basic plan and above, giving them access to everything Apple Fitness+ has to offer. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseShould workplace exercise be mandatory?
Recent research published in the Harvard Business Review notes a connection between our cognitive function – which is a contributor to our job performance – and exercise. Knowing what we do about exercise and its ability to improve our job performance, should workplace exercise be mandatory?
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton introduces nationwide ‘Peloton Warm Up’ event series, bringing its community together
Connected fitness company, Peloton, has introduced its first-ever in-person event series geared exclusively toward new members. Keep reading below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseLululemon hires fossil fuel-linked PR firm in the face of greenwashing allegations
Athleisure and activewear giant, lululemon, has hired a PR firm to face the greenwashing allegations made earlier this month by a nonprofit organization. The firm, Edelman, is known for its connections to the fossil fuel industry. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton teams up with Berlin Half Marathon
Peloton yesterday announced that they will be an official partner of the Berlin Half Marathon, which is taking place on April 7, 2024. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseFitLab acquired Assault Fitness and RPM Training
FitLab, an integrated fitness platform, has acquired Assault Fitness and RPM Training, which will expand FitLab’s equipment offering. Keep reading below to learn more.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton will cater content for performance athletes, possibly partner with additional marathons
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy said in the latest earnings call that the connected fitness company plans to cater to performance athletes using new partnerships and content focusing on marathons. Keep reading below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseNike debuts colorful new Bloom Run footwear collection, just in time for spring
With February coming to a close and spring just a few weeks away, now is a great time to freshen up your wardrobe with Nike’s Bloom Run Collection. There are three new running shoes in the line – the Vomeros 17’s, the Invincible 3’s, and the Winflo 10’s – and each style features bold, bright colors and reflective speckles as an added layer of protection when running at night. The Winflo 10’s are available for $105 and provide neutral support that gives you balance, full-length Nike air cushioning for a comfortable feel, and a revamped toe box that better fits all foot types when compared to the Winflo 9s. Head below to learn more about Nike’s Bloom Run Collection.
Expand Expanding CloseMegan Thee Stallion teams up with Nike to launch new ‘Hot Girl Systems’ activewear line
Three-time Grammy award-winning artist, Megan Thee Stallion, has teamed up with Nike to create a line of inclusive activewear for women that includes bodysuits, bras, a bomber jacket, cropped t-shirts, shoes, and more. Released online just before her birthday, “Hot Girl Systems” is already selling out quickly – the line is designed with Y2K-inspired graphics and Megan’s signature hottie flames with pieces that could easily double as workout gear and streetwear. Head below to learn more about Hot Girl Systems.
Expand Expanding CloseJust doob it: Study finds that getting high before a run can increase motivation
A study released by the University of Colorado Boulder found that not only can using cannabis before running improve motivation, but it can also make workouts more enjoyable and increase the euphoria known as “runner’s high.” Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton Tread+ deliveries delayed
Peloton last month sent an email to members who purchased a Tread+ an update about their Tread+ deliveries, which have now been delayed according to a recent update sent to those who preordered a Tread+. Keep reading below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseWithings finally adds cycle tracking to its app: Better late than never
Withings is late to the game when it comes to giving users the ability to track their menstrual cycles, but with the release of its ScanWatch Light – a hybrid smartwatch – users can now not only track their cycles with the ScanWatch Light, but also within the Withings app itself. Keep reading below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseOur three favorite home gym setups this week, where simplicity is key
When setting up and designing a home gym, it’s not necessary to have a ton of equipment in order to get an effective, full-body workout, which is what we love about our three favorite home gyms this week: they’re simple in design and in the equipment chosen. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton to celebrate Women’s History Month with event in London
March is Women’s History Month, and Peloton will host a special event at Peloton Studios London to celebrate. Keep reading below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseUsing the Vitruvian Trainer – what’s it actually like? [video]
Digital strength training devices like the Vitruvian Trainer are becoming more and more popular for home gyms. So in the video below, I want to help answer as many as I can to help those interested decide if a machine like Vitruvian would be a great fit for you.
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