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January 9, 2026
Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit
Rapha has announced that it is closing down its Manchester clubhouse next weekend, with four branches in the US set to follow, as part of the cycling clothing brand’s aim to “focus on richer customer experiences at flagship locations, regional rides and events, and online worldwide.” The decision to close...
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January 9, 2026
Strava Launches Instant Workout Feature, Creating Competition for Garmin’s Suggested Workouts
Strava has unveiled its latest feature: Instant Workouts. This is a big step for the fitness social media app as it looks to expand beyond connecting athletes to becoming an integral part of users’ fitness routines. The app is now offering workouts targeting four separate goals with over 40 sport...
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January 9, 2026
Strava files for IPO as fitness apps chase subscription growth
Strava has filed confidential paperwork for a US IPO, and it’s doing it with some momentum. Subscriptions are up, revenue’s growing and the company looks ready to play on a bigger stage. Multiple reports, including The Information, say the company has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities...
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January 8, 2026
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects. While it’s not a...
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January 8, 2026
What to Watch: Nike, On Holdings, Amer Sports and Steven Madden Are Top 2026 Shoe Stock Picks
As Nike Inc. continues an intense turnaround effort, Wall Street is upbeat on the stock’s prospects for the new year. Other footwear stocks favored by some analysts heading into 2026 include On Holding AG, Amer Sports Inc. and Steven Madden Ltd. The general consensus is fairly positive for Nike, with the understanding that...
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January 7, 2026
CES 2026: FDA eases rules for wearables that avoid medical claims
Fitness trackers, sleep monitors and AI health tools just got a clearer runway in the US. The FDA has introduced new guidance that officially keeps most wellness wearables out of medical device regulation, as long as they steer clear of clinical claims. The announcement came on January 6 during a keynote by FDA Commissioner...
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January 7, 2026
British Olympic sprinter joins Enhanced Games 100m field
With less than six months to go until the inaugural Enhanced Games, the men’s 100m lineup is beginning to take shape. On Wednesday, The Times reported that British Olympian Reece Prescod has become the latest sub-10-second sprinter to commit to the controversial, drug-encouraged competition. Prescod, 29, owns a personal best of 9.93 seconds in the...
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January 7, 2026
24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov Returns as Owner and Executive Chair Following Acquisition
24 Hour Fitness has announced that founder Mark Mastrov has returned to the company as owner and executive chair following an acquisition completed in partnership with LongRange Capital. The transaction positions Mastrov and LongRange Capital as new owners of the brand, supporting the existing executive leadership team led by President and...
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January 7, 2026
Cannondale founder Joe Montgomery passes away
Born in Ohio, US, on 11 December 1939, Montgomery founded Cannondale in 1971 at the age of 32. The company’s first product was a bicycle trailer called the Bugger, inspired by Montgomery observing a cyclist struggling uphill with a heavily loaded backpack. Throughout the 1970s, Cannondale expanded its range to...
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January 6, 2026
Under Armour Launches Fitness Cruise Amid High Demand for Wellness Travel
The activewear giant is partnering with StarCruises to launch a workout-driven cruise experience, following in the footsteps of Hyrox With not even a week into 2026, wellness tourism is already expanding beyond yoga retreats and luxury resorts, with Under Armour the latest brand to take fitness and recovery offshore. The activewear...
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