June 8, 2026
I’ve Been a Doping Control Officer for 35 Years. Here’s What It’s Like.
Testing athletes for banned substances on race day isn’t that difficult. Ensuring that they’re clean the other 364 days of the year is another story. The trouble is that athletes only spend a tiny fraction of their lives in the arena. The rest of the time, they’re moving about the...
June 5, 2026
Peloton Bets On Pilates After 48% Engagement Jump
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) is pushing deeper into Pilates, acquiring Sk?p as the connected-fitness company looks for new ways to widen its platform, sharpen its product offering, and possibly bring fresh users back into the ecosystem during its broader turnaround effort. The deal adds new technology and specialized Pilates expertise to Peloton's R&D...
June 5, 2026
Canadian dairy brand unveils butter-churning running vest
Churning butter while running was already one of the year’s most unexpected fitness trends. Now, Canadian dairy brand Lactantia has created a product designed specifically for it: the Ultimate Butter-Churning Vest, an insulated vest that uses a runner’s stride to churn fresh butter in about 10 km. “For 80 years,...
June 4, 2026
Lululemon Shares Fall in After-Hours Trading After Weak Q2 Forecast
Lululemon shares dropped sharply in after-hours trading—tumbling about 22%—after the athleisure brand issued a weaker-than-expected forecast for the second quarter and cut its full-year profit outlook. The steep decline would mark the stock's worst intraday drop since March 2017 if it holds during regular trading, adding to the company's troubles...
June 4, 2026
Samsung transforms Galaxy Watch into AI health coach with major app update
Samsung is shifting its Galaxy Watch from a simple fitness tracker to an active health companion. The company announced a major Samsung Health app update that transforms how users interact with their health data, moving from passive monitoring to proactive coaching. This update matters because it addresses a key problem with current...
June 4, 2026
Cyclist tackled by Toronto police diagnosed with concussion
On Sunday evening, police were ticketing cyclists on a popular bike lane by the lakeshore for failure to stop at a stop sign. However, in the footage that was posted, it shows an officer running after a cyclist before the pair move out of frame followed by three cops pinning...
June 2, 2026
New York’s Bandit Grand Prix takes unsanctioned racing to the next level
On Saturday, Bandit Running staged the second edition of the Bandit Grand Prix, a Formula One-inspired running event that drew thousands of spectators and competitors to Brooklyn, N.Y. As the running boom continues its upward trajectory, athletes are looking for any opportunity to race, and the Brooklyn-based running brand took advantage with one of...
June 2, 2026
A High School Runner Was DQ’d After a Finish-Line Celebration. Now the Decision Has Been Overturned
Mallard Creek High School will get the state title recognition it’s been fighting for. After an appeal overturned the disqualification that initially cost the boys’ track team the 2026 NCHSAA 8A state championship, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors officially voted to name both Mallard Creek and...
June 2, 2026
Asics Ventures Formalizes Annual Pitch Program
Asics Ventures Corporation, Asics’ corporate venture capital arm, announced the launch of Kenzen, an annual business pitch competition. Asics has hosted seven pitch programs globally since 2017, and Kenzen formalizes the initiative as an annual event. The inaugural event will be held on October 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to...
June 1, 2026
People Abandon Fitness Routines as They Get Older, Study Finds
It’s no secret the fitness and wellness industry obsesses over acquiring younger members, but a new longitudinal study makes the case that what happens to the 55-year-old deserves equal attention, and reveals the opportunities that exist for fitness operators. So finds the HABITAT study (How Areas in Brisbane Influence Health...
