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Peloton announces “The Annual 2024” year-long challenge
There are only a couple more weeks left in 2023, and with the 2024 barreling toward us, Peloton has launched its challenge for 2024, simply called “The Annual 2024.” Head below for more details.
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If you own a Meta Quest VR headset and have ever wanted the opportunity to get work done in virtual reality, then today is your lucky day. While I can’t think of a use case for accessing Excel spreadsheets on a Meta Quest VR headset, that’s probably beside the point. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton added lululemon-branded accessories to Pilates & Barre classes
Perhaps with a nod to the strategic five-year global partnership between Peloton and lululemon, some of Peloton’s instructors have not only added new workout accessories to their pilates and barre classes, but those accessories happen to be lululemon. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseWHOOP Band – why I’m still wearing it after two years
It has been two years since I first started using the WHOOP 4.0 Armband. During this time, I’ve also enjoyed testing dozens of other fitness wearables from the Oura Ring to the Apple Watch Ultra. But throughout these two years, WHOOP has continued to be the wearable I depend on the most.
Read (or watch) below to why I prefer WHOOP above other wearables, as well as some limitations of WHOOP that I think you should be aware.
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Save up to $400 on Hydrow Rower and Wave at-home exercise gear for the holidays
Connected rowing company, Hydrow, has launched a Holiday Sale where you can save $400 on either the Hydrow Rower for $2,095 or its lighter companion, the Hydrow Wave Rower, for $1,495 -valid through December 19. Perfect for a relaxing or intensive at-home workout, both the Hydrow Rower and the Hydrow Wave can lead you through an immersive exercise experience led by Olympians and expert athletes alike using state-of-the-art technology. Shipping is free. Head below for more details on Hydrow’s Holiday Sale.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton to fix recent software bugs in December, January
We reported last week that Peloton users were experiencing technical difficulties following a recent app update, and now Peloton has released a timeline of when they plan on fixing the two technological bugs on the Bike and the Tread. Head below for more details.
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Strava’s personalized Year in Sport now available on iOS and Android
Strava, a leading digital community for athletes with over 120 million members, is doing The Spotify and allowing members to show off their personalized Year in Sport. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton x lululemon offers more inclusive sizing, some customers still upset
Yesterday on Instagram, Peloton Apparel announced that they would be offering more inclusive sizing with its latest Peloton x lululemon clothing drop. While some customers were pleased with the announcement, many were still upset. Head below the fold for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton hires new CMO, Lauren Weinberg
Peloton – a leader in the connected fitness space – yesterday announced the hiring of their new chief marketing officer, Lauren Weinberg. Head below the fold for more details on Weinberg’s background.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton members experience bugs following recent app update
Peloton yesterday acknowledged two technological bugs that are apparently present for some Bike and Tread members, likely due to a recent app update. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseHydrow to increase membership prices in January for legacy members
Connected rowing company, Hydrow, yesterday announced that they will be increasing their membership prices to $44/month starting in January for legacy members. Head below for more details.
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One month with Oura Ring for iOS: Impressive data, but is it worth it?
After having spent the last month with my Oura Ring and the Oura Ring companion app for iOS, I can definitively say that despite a beautiful app and some helpful features, unless you are someone looking to track or improve your sleep, I don’t think that the Oura Ring is worth it. Head below the fold to learn why.
Expand Expanding CloseZwift’s latest update includes new Apple Watch support
Zwift, the connected online cycling and running program, now allows subscribers to utilize Apple Watch heart rate monitoring amongst other new features in its latest update, rolling out between now and March. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseNon-Peloton treadmill owners can now pair with Peloton app
In a move that is sure to expand audience reach, Peloton today announced that third-party Bluetooth FTMS treadmill owners can now pair their treadmills with the Peloton app. Head below for more details on the update.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on with Tribit FlyBuds C1 True Wireless Earbuds: Big features, small sound
The Tribit FlyBuds C1 True Wireless Earbuds are available for $69.99, a fair price point for a pair of wireless headphones that don’t have the best overall sound quality. While I really enjoyed some of the Tribit Flybuds’ features, my 2020 Apple AirPods still had a much richer sound quality in comparison, albeit at a $20 higher price point. Keep reading below the fold for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseNBA League Pass unavailable for some Peloton members
Back in October of this year, Peloton announced a partnership with the NBA and the WNBA – a first-of-its-kind relationship between an entertainment sports-focused entertainment service and an at-home exercise brand. NBA League Pass on Peloton has launched (also back in October), but apparently, not all Peloton members have access. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseEXR rowing app update, December 2023: Create custom races, Row in the Snow, more
The popular connected rowing app companion, EXR, has released its December updates including the ability to create custom races, a new winter challenge, and more. Head below the fold to learn more details on the latest updates from EXR.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon poaches Peloton CMO Leslie Barland
As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Verizon Communications announced yesterday the hiring of Leslie Barland – formerly the CMO of both Peloton and X – as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Head below the fold to learn more.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton’s Tread+ now available after a two-year hiatus and a deadly recall
Connected fitness company, Peloton, yesterday released their Tread+ after a recall two years ago that was the result of dozens of incidents – including the death of a child. The Peloton Tread+ is now available online for preorder for $4,995 through January 9, at which point the price will bump up to $5,995. Keep reading below the fold to learn more.
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Peloton Tread+ now available for $4,995 ($1,000 in savings)
Peloton today released its latest piece of connected hardware, the Peloton Tread+, available for preorder coming in at $4,995 through January 9. If you have someone in your life who loves their at-home exercise equipment, Peloton remains the gold standard in connected fitness, and the Peloton Tread+ would be the perfect gift for the workout enthusiast this holiday season. Shipping is free and the price includes delivery and setup. As with all of Peloton’s connected hardware, a Peloton membership comes at an additional cost of $44/month to access Peloton’s content library. Head below for more details on the Peloton Tread+.
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Here’s what Apple Fitness could learn from Oura
After having spent a month with my Oura Ring and many more months than that with my Apple Watch, there are a few features that both the Oura Ring and its companion app have that Apple Watch and Apple Fitness would be keen to pay attention to.
Expand Expanding CloseWithings debuts ScanWatch Nova, a revolutionary hybrid smartwatch
Connected health company, Withings, today introduced its newest hybrid smartwatch to its lineup – the ScanWatch Nova. The ScanWatch Nova is a powerful, revolutionary smartwatch that blends health-tracking and a luxury look. Head below the fold to learn more about the ScanWatch Nova.
Expand Expanding ClosePeloton adds new wheelchair-accessible program to its library
Peloton has added a brand new strength-training program to its ever-expanding library called the “Seated Adaptive Transfer Program.” Designed to help those navigating the world via wheelchair, the Seated Adaptive Transfer Program is now available on-demand. Head below for more details.
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Apple Design Award winner SwingVision makes its pickleball debut
SwingVision, an Apple Design Award-winning app in innovation, today introduced its expansion into pickleball. Initially an app meant to act as a tennis coach helping users to perfect every aspect of their game, SwingVision is making its way into America’s fastest-growing sport.
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