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October 19, 2023
Meta, Alo Yoga Hit With VR Fitness Lawsuit
Meta has again been accused of gatekeeping the burgeoning virtual reality fitness space, this time drawing the ire of an immersive VR app developer, who slapped the tech titan and athleisure brand Alo Yoga with a lawsuit. The plaintiff, California-based Andre Elijah Immersive Inc. (AEI), is a self-proclaimed new entrant...
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October 19, 2023
Wiggle future in doubt as business set to file for self administration
The parent Signa Sports United, whose largest shareholder is Signa International Sports Holding, is facing down the prospect of losing a €150 million financial commitment, on which just €7 million has thus far been drawn to support the network of companies’ trading activities. The ultimate source of the funding withdrawal...
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October 18, 2023
Human Powered Health set to grow women’s team in ‘scope, size, capability’ for 2024
Following the demise of its men’s team, Human Powered Health is going all in on its women’s squad for 2024. Over the summer, the U.S.-registered squad looked destined to be demoted from the Women’s WorldTour at the end of the season, but some changes in the top tier gave the...
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October 18, 2023
Peloton To Bring Live Sports To Its Fitness Devices
Everyone wants live sports these days — and one of the biggest players in the at-home fitness industry is stepping onto the court in a major way. Peloton will soon offer live NBA and WNBA games from compatible devices via its new entertainment hub, marking the first time it has...
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October 17, 2023
Researchers Say Run Clubs are “Therapy”
A new study suggests regular group running sessions are as effective as antidepressants in treating depression and anxiety. Over 16 weeks, researchers compared outcomes of patients taking SSRI drugs against patients practicing running-based therapy. Summarizing the findings, researchers say exercise is an effective and often preferable treatment, albeit harder to stick to....
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October 17, 2023
Nike Launches Strength Training Equipment in Latest Fitness Move
ike’s release of weight lifting equipment is right on time, as strength training continues to surge in popularity among fitness enthusiasts, being named the top wellness trend in 2024. The debut collection includes dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells available in hard chrome, black chrome and premium coated finishes, grind bumper plates...
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October 17, 2023
Peloton Expands Into Austria
Peloton announced its expansion into Austria, its fifth market outside the U.S. Starting today, the Peloton Bike, Bike+, and select accessories will be available to consumers in Austria through its expanded relationship with Amazon. Sport-Tiedje, the largest specialist retailer of home fitness equipment in Europe, will sell Peloton Bike, Bike+,...
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October 16, 2023
Course Cutting/Bib Cheating Prevalent at The Chicago Marathon
An early analysis of The 2023 Chicago Marathon shows that over 275 runners have been removed from the marathon results. To The Chicago Marathon’s credit, they removed the questionable finishers almost immediately. Unfortunately, for me, that makes it a bit more difficult to analyze those specific results. If you search...
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October 11, 2023
Kaitlin Armstrong attempts escape ahead of Texas murder trial, sheriff’s office says
Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson in 2022, tried to escape the custody of corrections officers in Travis County, Texas, on Wednesday morning, sources have confirmed. Armstrong ran from officers while leaving a medical office building, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson. After about 10...
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October 10, 2023
Life Time Taps WellnessSpace Brands as Personal Training Recovery Partner
Life Time has leaned further into its wellness and recovery ambitions by partnering with WellnessSpace Brands, formerly HydroMassage. The deal introduces Life Time Dynamic Personal Training members to WellnessSpace Brands’ recovery and relaxation products such as its HydroMassage heated massage lounge recovery chairs and CryoLounge+ recovery chairs with cold and heat features....
