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WSJ: Amazon mulling potential Peloton acquisition; ‘other suitors’ also in the running

Update: The Financial Times now reports that Nike has also discussed an acquisition of Peloton. The report also says: “Other buyers are also likely to emerge, said those briefed on the matter, potentially including Apple and large private equity buyers.”

Peloton’s struggles over the last several months have been well-documented, leading to speculation about a potential acquisition by a Big Tech company. While some investors have called on Peloton to consider a sale to Apple, a new report from The Wall Street Journal says that Amazon is expressing interest in a potential deal.

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Best fitness/activewear finds this week: Amazon Halo Band, asics Semi-Annual Event, more

All of the best fitness and activewear finds of the week can be found right here. Headlining this weekend’s deals are the Amazon adidas Flash Sale, Amazon Halo Band, asics Semi-Annual Event, and much more. Be sure to hit the jump to find all of that and more, and check out the 9to5Toys Sports and Fitness Page to catch all of the latest deals.

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Best fitness/activewear finds this week: Beats Fit Pro Earbuds, Nike Workout Gear Sale, more

All of the best fitness and activewear finds of the week can be found right here. Headlining this weekend’s deals are the Beats Fit Pro Earbuds, Nike’s new Workout Gear Sale, Wyze Apple Health Smart Scale, and much more. Be sure to hit the jump to find all of that and more, and check out the 9to5Toys Sports and Fitness Page to catch all of the latest deals.

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Interview: Tempo fitness coach Colby Landry on how to stay motivated

Welcome to the Weekly Watt, our weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness, as well as exclusive interviews with top online fitness coaches and industry experts.

This week, we talk with fitness coach Coby Landry, one of the most popular coaches on Tempo Studio and Tempo Move, to discuss her entry into connected fitness and how to stay motivated throughout the holiday season.

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Five amazing earbuds to soundtrack your outdoor runs

If you like to run outdoors to music or podcasts, you know that the fit of your earbuds is about as important as the fit of your running shoes. Nothing can break your flow more than earbuds slipping out of your ear due to sweat, rain, or moisture. Luckily, those days are long gone, and runners have never been so spoiled for choice when it comes to terrific wireless earbuds for tackling the hardest, windiest, wettest outdoor runs. Here are our top five picks to take along on your next workout.

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