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January 9, 2023
Lululemon Shares Drop After Weak Q4 Guidance
The Vancouver, British Columbia-based brand now projects Q4 net revenue to be between $2.660 billion to $2.700 billion, compared to a previously outlined range of $2.605 billion and $2.655 billion. Q4 diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $4.22 and $4.27, tighter and lower than the previously outlined...
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January 9, 2023
Global Medalists, National Record Holders, Olympians and Paralympians Among 127th Boston Marathon Women’s Field
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) proudly announced today the women’s professional field for the 127th Boston Marathon, featuring decorated Open, Wheelchair and Para Athletics Division athletes from 18 countries. Among the field are global medalists, national record holders, Olympians and Paralympians, as well as five Boston Marathon champions. BAA
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January 5, 2023
Pickleball Soars to 37M Players in U.S.
Pickleball is coming off of its best year yet. The sport, which exploded in popularity during the pandemic, saw more than 36.5 million people in the U.S. play between August 2021 and August 2022, according to a report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals. Before the report, around 5 million people played pickleball....
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January 5, 2023
Italian distance runner given 36-year ban from racing
Italian distance runner Alessandro Braconi of Pallanza, Italy, will not be eligible to compete until 2058 after receiving a ban of 36 years for the use/attempted use, possession, and trafficking/attempted trafficking of a prohibited substance. This follows his provisional suspension after a positive drug test in March 2022. Canadian Running
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January 4, 2023
Active Lifestyle Stocks Face Turbulence In 2022
The majority of stocks in the active lifestyle space took it on the chin in 2022 as broader stock markets in the U.S. saw their worst performance since the 2008 financial crisis. All three of the major averages suffered their worst year since 2008 and snapped a three-year win streak....
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January 4, 2023
The best fitness kit at CES 2023: next-gen smartwatches, sleep trackers, cycling and more
CES 2023, the annual Las Vegas technology convention happening right now, is showing off TVs, automotive stuff, smart home tech, and many other innovations which often never see the light of day. Health tech also plays a big part on the event floor, with a whole zone of the convention...
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January 4, 2023
These 2-minute exercise bursts may be better than your regular workout
New research shows exercise “snacks,” which consist of brief spurts of exertion spread throughout the day, can improve metabolic health, raise endurance and stave off some of the undesirable changes in our muscles that otherwise occur when we sit too long. The Washington Post
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January 4, 2023
Sudden Cardiac Arrest on National TV: An Explainer and What it Means for Triathletes
Hamlin, it turns out, was in cardiac arrest. Once the training staff realized what was happening began to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). He was resuscitated again upon arriving at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s intensive care unit, where he remains in critical condition. Triathlete
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January 3, 2023
The Original Fit Factory Closes On Eight Acquisition Deals
Scottish digital fitness brand The Original Fit Factory has bought eight companies in a $137 million (£111.6m) acquisition spree as it looks to diversify into multiple areas of digital fitness. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisitions are expected to boost projected 2022/2023 revenue to over €100 million and give The...
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January 2, 2023
Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds
Drinking enough water is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing chronic diseases, a lower risk of dying early or lower risk of being biologically older than your chronological age, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in the journal eBioMedicine. CNN
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January 2, 2023
Swiss Startup URB-X Is Developing Elevated Bike Paths For European Cities
In many European towns and cities, efforts are being made to make roads and thoroughfares more bicycle-friendly in an effort to entice citizens away from driving and toward riding. Unfortunately, space is frequently an issue. A solution from Switzerland may be able to alleviate the issue of the frequently congested space...
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December 30, 2022
Trek ranks high for trademark oppositions
Trek has opposed more than 400 applications for trademarks the company felt came too close to its turf, earning it the #4 spot on a list of prolific opposers, just behind Apple, Inc. and ahead of brands like Nike and Red Bull. Trek has opposed applications from a tent brand...
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December 30, 2022
‘Moonwalkers’: These strap-on shoes can make you walk three times faster
An American start-up, Shift Robotics, has invented a device designed to be strapped onto your own shoes to boost your walking speed by up to 250 per cent. The “Moonwalkers” look like skates, but they’re not freewheeling - so that you don’t lose your balance. EuroNews
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December 29, 2022
Parents of girls in fatal e-bike crash settle with each other; Rad Power files cross-complaint
A Los Angeles judge has approved a $1.5 million settlement between the parents of a 12-year-old girl who died following an e-bike crash and the parents of the 11-year-old girl who was piloting the bike. The e-bike's maker, Rad Power Bikes, opposed the settlement and has filed a cross-complaint against...
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December 29, 2022
World ultrarunning champion Camille Herron parts ways with Hoka
The women’s 100-mile world record holder, Camille Herron, announced on social media today that she is parting ways with her longtime sponsor, Hoka, and beginning a partnership with a major brand new to the ultra-trail community in 2023. Canadian Running
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December 28, 2022
Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023
The annual ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® worldwide survey to determine industry trends by health and fitness professionals is now in its 17th consecutive year. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly made an impact on the 2021 survey and continued for 2022, but for 2023, some current trends are emerging whereas others are weakening...
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December 28, 2022
Life Time Survey: Building Muscle Tops Weight Loss as Primary Focus for 2023
Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey of more than 1,000 fitness enthusiasts finds that building muscle topped weight loss as primary focus for the year ahead – an increase of 10 percent from last year’s survey and a departure from “losing weight,” which typically tops most New Year’s resolution...
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December 27, 2022
These Are the Key Differences Between Road and Trail Runners
A new study from French researchers at the University of Lyon, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, probes this question by bringing elite road and trail runners into the lab for testing. Actually, that’s not quite right—the researchers brought the lab to national-team training camps hosted by...
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December 26, 2022
Peloton to offer refurbished bikes at discounted prices
Peloton Interactive Inc (PTON.O) is offering refurbished bikes across the continental U.S. and Canada at a discount of up to $500 over new bikes, the company said on Monday. The program, called Peloton Certified Refurbished, will provide models priced at $1,145 and $1,995 with the same 12 month warranty provided...
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December 23, 2022
Professional Triathletes Organization Raises $30 Million in Series B
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has completed a $30 million Series B funding round led by Divergent Investments, a Luxemburg-based private equity fund. Majority investors in the round included the Welsh billionaire Sir Michael Moritz and Warner Bros. Discovery, which in July, signed an exclusive multiyear partnership with the PTO to broadcast live and on-demand coverage...
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December 22, 2022
Men set to compete in Olympic artistic swimming for first time at Paris 2024
Men will now be eligible to compete in the team event, which features eight athletes on each team. The new rules will permit a maximum of two men to feature on each squad at the Games, with ten teams expected to take part in Paris. ITG
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December 22, 2022
Netflix to Stream Nike Training Club Video Workouts Starting Dec. 30
More than 30 hours of Nike training sessions will be released on Netflix, beginning with five training programs this month with other workouts being added throughout 2023. A dozen Nike trainers will lead the workouts, including Joe Holder, Kirsty Godso and Betina Gozo. Netflix’s more than 223 million worldwide members...
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December 21, 2022
A High Schooler’s AI-Infused Running App: Fast and Fit
Joshua Joseph, a 17-year-old senior at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, California, stands out is he has developed an app called Fast and Fit that helps runners improve in two distinct ways. Letsrun
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December 21, 2022
New Balance Just Dropped Gingerbread-Inspired Sneakers for Christmas
New Balance’s basketball division is getting into the holiday spirit with its latest footwear release. The Boston-based sportswear brand announced on Instagram yesterday that it just launched the Christmas-themed New Balance Two Wxy V3 “Gingerbread” sneaker is now available in the US. FN
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December 21, 2022
Does Running Have a Drinking Problem?
A growing body of research says that no amount of alcohol is good for our fitness and health. It’s time to rethink our relationship with booze. The running culture—which is otherwise populated by protein-shake-drinking, heart-rate-tracking, health-obsessed fitness nuts—is enmeshed with drinking, and is as much a part of the fabric...