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February 24, 2024
Peter Sagan undergoes heart procedure after experiencing ‘tachycardic episode’
Peter Sagan underwent an ablation procedure at a hospital in Ancona, Italy, after his heart rate exceeded 200 bpm during a race near Valencia last weekend. Further tests were carried out on Sagan earlier this week which revealed he had experienced episodes of tachycardia during extreme exercise. An ablation, which is...
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February 23, 2024
Strava is adding dog step counts and fitness rankings to its app
Strava has partnered with Fi, a smart dog collar maker that uses GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO simultaneously — similar to a Garmin watch — to track your dog's accurate real-time location, broadcasting it via LTE-M cellular. The collar's main purpose is to ensure you can find your dog at all times, but...
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February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
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February 22, 2024
Fox Factory sales down 9% in 2023
Fox Factory revenues in its Speciality Sports Group, which includes its bike-related brands, were down 43% in the company’s 2023 fiscal year, a decline the company attributed to “channel inventory recalibration” and “lower end consumer demand.” The decline in the SSG revenue came despite the inclusion of $16.8 million in...
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February 22, 2024
Apple Secures Hydration Patent, Smart Ring Rumors Heat Up
As Apple continues to push into the health and wellness space, new intellectual property filings and reports speculate that the tech giant might be moving into the hydration-tracking and smart ring markets. Apple recently filed a patent for a “wearable device with perspiration measuring capabilities” for its Apple Watches. The solution would...
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February 21, 2024
This Is Your Endurance on Cannabis
As marijuana laws have been loosened in jurisdictions around the world, there’s been lots of discussion and debate about whether it’s a performance-enhancer. It is still a banned substance for athletes, but new research is chipping away at the idea that it makes you faster. Outside
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February 21, 2024
State Farm, Rad Power Bikes settle lawsuit over e-bike fire
The lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was dismissed with prejudice after it was filed Oct. 4, 2022, claiming damages were in excess of $250,000. The lawsuit alleged design, manufacturing, and component defects; use and/or handling instruction and/or warnings defects; and/or a failure to warn...
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February 20, 2024
Why Runners Should Drink Pickle Juice
A number of studies have confirmed that pickle brine might be more effective than sports drinks at treating muscle cramps. One study from the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science at North Dakota State University found that athletes who drank the brine noticed the cramps were gone within 85...
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February 20, 2024
Giant Group Reports Moderating Sales Decline in January
The Giant Group reported monthly revenues for January 2024 declined 17.7 percent to NT$4.79 billion, representing the third straight month of moderating declines and the smallest decline since June 2023 when company revenues declined 13.5 percent. The Giant Group reports financials in New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). SGB Media
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February 18, 2024
Cranberries may boost running performance, Canadian study reveals
Beyond their reputation as a Thanksgiving side dish, cranberries are emerging as potential game-changers for athletes seeking a performance boost. A recent study out of Montreal’s Concordia University delved into the impact of cranberry extract on runners’ time-trial performance and lactate response after exercise, with exciting results. Here’s what you...
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