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Hands-on with 1More Fit Open Earbuds S50: A solid sound and a quality fit
I have been using my 1More Fit Open Earbuds for a week now in place of my second-generation Apple AirPods, and I have become strangely fond of these over-the-ear headphones (I didn’t expect to). The sound quality is solid, the fit is comfortable, and they charge quickly. Head below for more details on the 1More Fit Open Earbuds.
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The Ironman Group announced earlier this week the hiring of Scott DeRue as its new Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this role, DeRue served as President of Equinox. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseHow well do you bounce back from stress? Oura Ring’s new Resilience feature will tell you
There is a lot to love about the Oura Ring, including its in-depth sleep analysis and its accuracy when tracking physical activity. While Oura Ring has had a Daytime stress feature for some time, it is now rolling out Resilience metrics into the app. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseElegant, simple, and stacked – this at-home gym has it all
I love a home gym setup that doesn’t have a lot of fuss or muss to it – at the end of the day, all anyone needs is their own body weight and 1-2 pieces of low-tech exercise equipment in order to accomplish a full-body workout. Today’s gym features a trampoline, a seated bench, and a dumbbell set. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseStanley Cup girlies are having a minor meltdown over lead concerns
If you have no idea what a Stanley “Quencher” Cup is – officially known as Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler – many would consider you lucky. The Stanley Cup craze has taken America by storm, and by America, I mean women of a certain age and demographic. Now, they are concerned with lead in their Stanley Cups. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseNike Zoom LeBron 2 shoes are now 50% off, coming in at $106
For a limited time, Nike’s Zoom LeBron 2 shoes for men and women are now nearly half-off and are available for $106. Standard shipping applies – free shipping on over $50 for Nike members. In an homage to LeBron James, the Zoom LeBron 2 shoes are a callback to James’ earlier years on the court. Available in two colorways – navy and white or gold and white – these shoes will have you standing out whether you’re playing a game or running errands. Head below to learn more about Nike’s Zoom LeBron 2 shoes for men and women.
Expand Expanding Close‘Peloton Originals’ debuts on Peloton Entertainment
Peloton last week launched the newest update to Peloton Entertainment, “Peloton Originals.” Within Peloton Originals, members will be able to access classes and documentaries. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton’s Lanebreak wheels its way to Peloton Tread+
Lanebreak, Peloton’s gaming-inspired experience, is now available on the Peloton Tread+. Lanebreak combines motivational music and immersive visuals to give users a truly unique experience while working out that is now rolling out to the Tread+. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton and Tonal reign in this smart at-home gym setup
It’s not every day that we see an at-home gym stacked with brand-name equipment, but today’s setup sets a new standard. Featuring a Peloton Bike, a Tonal, and a Coreboard, this home gym has everything you need and more. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseNational Pickleball League scores deal with CBS Sports
The National Pickleball League on Wednesday announced a new media deal with CBS Sports – the deal comes just in time for the upcoming 2024 pickleball season and gives the sport some much-deserved national recognition. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseThis at-home gym setup makes the absolute most of a small space
A lot of the home gyms we have been critiquing, reviewing, and loving here at Connect the Watts have been in spaces much larger than the home gym we are looking at today. While setting up a home gym in a larger space has its challenges, being intentional with equipment and design choices in a smaller space for an at-home gym setup is equally challenging. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton Tread+ is finally ready to begin shipping (again)
People who pre-ordered a Peloton Tread+ received an email yesterday that their treads would begin shipping within the next two weeks – this comes after Peloton’s long-awaited re-release of the Tread+ to the public. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseWaterRower makes a splash – acquires CityRow
It was announced yesterday that WaterRower, connected rowing company, is buying CityRow – another connected rowing company. While the connected rowing industry was booming at one point, companies have struggled post-COVID pandemic. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseEvie Ring comes full circle, begins shipping to customers
It’s been quite the journey for Evie Ring, which was first introduced at CES 2022. Now, the Evie Ring has started shipping to customers. Head below the fold for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseColorado unveils the state’s largest indoor pickleball court
In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, 3rd Shot Pickleball has just opened for business – the state’s largest indoor pickleball court. With a devoted fan base of about 36.5 million pickleball players in the United States, pickleball continues to be a favorite for athletes nationwide. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseNeed to drink more water? These five best-selling smart products can help
75% of American adults are chronically dehydrated – a fact that might account for the explosion in water bottle consumerism, or, as I like to call it, Big Water. Capitalism and Big Water is really out here convincing us that if we have the exact right water bottle or the exact right smart device, we’ll join the millions of other happy and healthy and hydrated Water Drinkers in a neverending quest to see who can use the bathroom the most amount of times in a day.
That said I do love my Stanley Cup, and I am absolutely convinced that I am motivated to drink more water because I own it. Below are our top nine smart products – an attempt to bring you into our cult – for drinking more water.
Expand Expanding CloseLululemon instructors to work up a sweat at Peloton Studios
Earlier this month, an invite was sent to lululemon Studio Members inviting them to a special event – taking place today, January 23 – at Peloton Studios in New York, hosted by three lululemon instructors. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseThis lovely at-home gym sports unique pieces, plant life, and natural light
Today’s home gym setup looks unlike other home gym designs we have reviewed and covered because of the unique pieces scattered throughout. There’s not a lot of equipment, but that’s okay because we don’t need a lot of equipment to achieve a successful full-body workout. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseNew year, same problems: lululemon faces backlash with latest advertisement
Lululemon has released an advertisement called “Be Spring” featuring Academy Award-winning Chinese actress, Michelle Yeoh. The company’s cofounder, Chip Wilson, has a history of problematic opinions on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which some argue come in direct conflict with lululemon’s Lunar New Year advertisement. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseWorking from home? Find your favorite position with FlexiSpot: A hands-on review
For about a month, I have been using two pieces of work-from-home office equipment while writing – the E7 Pro Standing Desk and the C7 Premium Ergonomic Office Chair. Both are incredibly impressive pieces of furniture with a lot to love, even if some of the features are overly complicated. Head below to learn more.
Expand Expanding CloseViral TikTok highlights a common problem for women: Gymtimidation
In a now-viral TikTok that has racked up over 5 million views, Charlie (@fitwithchaz), a TikTok fitness influencer, posted her experience while trying to film content for her socials. In it, a man can be seen placing a heavy dumbbell behind Charlie so that she was unable to finish her set. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseWork up a sweat with Peloton x lululemon’s “Move For You Event”
Peloton this week announced that along with lululemon – as a part of their 5-year global partnership – they would be hosting the “Move For You Event” at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 28. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseLululemon hires Gap’s Jonathan Cheung as new global creative director
Earlier this week, lululemon announced it is bringing Jonathan Cheung on board as its new global creative director. Cheung has decades of experience that he is bringing to lululemon’s design team. Keep reading below the fold for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseThis beautiful home gym features a woodsy view and plenty of equipment storage
We love a gorgeous, functional home gym setup here at Connect the Watts designed with the user experience in mind. Today’s at-home gym features a scenic view of the outdoors, a calming color palette, and plenty of storage space for equipment. Keep reading below the fold for more details.
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