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April 15, 2025
Evening exercise impacts sleep for longer than previously thought
A new study of nearly 15,000 people found that the window of late-night workouts in which sleep is then impacted is actually much larger than previously thought, showing that exercising within four hours of bedtime can have a detrimental effect on shut-eye. New Atlas
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April 14, 2025
Canyon reduces US workforce, but not because of recent tariff increases
Canyon Bicycles has laid off an undisclosed number of employees in the U.S., part of an "an ongoing process" and not tied to changing tariff policy. Canyon is employing a "shifting gears roadmap" to strengthen its D2C presence, drive swifter product development, and grow new markets. BRAIN
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April 14, 2025
Polar launches personalised Fitness Program subscription
Wearable tech company Polar has launched a subscription-based training feature designed to offer adaptive cardio workouts tailored to individual fitness levels and recovery status. Endurance.Biz
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April 14, 2025
EXEC: Giant Group March Bike Shipments Turn Negative as Tariffs Hit
Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Giant Group) shifted back into negative territory with March shipments after a big month for the manufacturer in February. SGB Media
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April 11, 2025
The Running Specialty Channel Has Proven To Be Recession Proof: Can It Withstand Tariff Turmoil?
The volatility of the global trading landscape, with U.S. President Donald Trump imposing and pausing tariffs on most nations, has made the ability for retailers and brands to commit to a plan seemingly impossible. Footwear News
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April 10, 2025
Guardian Bikes Powers American Comeback with Nation’s First High-Volume Bicycle Frame Manufacturing Plant
Guardian Bikes, the nation's leading direct-to-consumer kids' bike brand, has announced a $19 million financing with JPMorganChase to launch the first large-scale bicycle frame manufacturing operation in the United States. PRN
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April 10, 2025
Life Time Acquires High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT) to Complement Health and Wellness Experiences in NYC and Beyond
Life Time, the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announces the acquisition of High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT), founded by entrepreneur Brian Mazza. Lifetime
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April 10, 2025
LA 2028 Olympics adds swimming sprints and mixed-gender gymnastics
Sprint-distance swimming races and mixed-gender events in artistic gymnastics and golf are among the additions to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, after the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) approval of a record 351 medal events on Wednesday. The additions are part of a broader push by the IOC to modernize the...
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April 10, 2025
Life Time Levels Up Experiential Fitness With HPLT Acquisition
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) today announces the acquisition of High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT), founded by entrepreneur Brian Mazza. As desirability for Life Time continues to grow, this new relationship will further extend Life Time’s presence in the health and wellness landscape. LIFETIME
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April 9, 2025
Nike, Skechers, Foot Locker and More Footwear Stocks Soar on Trump’s Latest Tariff Move
Shares of Nike, Deckers, Skechers, Wolverine Worldwide and more surged on Wednesday afternoon following President Trump’s move to place a 90-day pause on his previously announced reciprocal tariffs on most of 75 of the country’s key trading partners. Footwear is in the spotlight as one of the most impacted categories from these...