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December 8, 2025
Air Pollution Undermines Health Benefits Of Exercise, Evidence Says
Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise, a new study says. The protective effect exercise should have on people’s risk of death was cut by half among those living in areas with heavy air pollution, researchers reported recently in the journal BMC...
December 8, 2025
Major UCI race cancelled for 2026 after government cuts
The Tour of Norway, one of Scandinavia’s top cycling events, will be cancelled for 2026 after the Norwegian government withdrew its financial support. The decision comes after the government secured a majority for its new budget. That left organizers without the funds needed to continue. Although the news was made...
December 5, 2025
Overshoes for your helmet?! This bizarre balaclava is 2025’s weirdest winter cycling accessory
Attaquer’s OrbKnit Balaclava takes cold-weather protection to the next level The Attaquer OrbKnit Balaclava is a 3D-knitted balaclava that’s so stretchy it can be worn as a weatherproof layer over your helmet. If that sounds a little like an overshoe for your head, that’s because it sort of is, and I’m...
December 5, 2025
Specialized credits AliExpress and Chinese law enforcement for largest counterfeit bust in brand’s history
AliExpress says it worked with Specialized and Chinese law enforcement to dismantle two counterfeit manufacturing operations in China, leading to the seizure of $1.5 million worth of fake products, including Specialized Roval frames, handlebars and wheels, and fake Pinarello, Cannondale, Cervélo and Trek products. "Counterfeit products imitating Specialized's high-performance goods not...
December 5, 2025
Giant moving US headquarters to Boulder next year
Giant Group USA will relocate from here to Boulder, Colorado, with the transition beginning early in the new year and with most employees expected to be settled by late summer and early fall. According to a news release announcing the move Friday, Giant Group USA said it is in the...
December 5, 2025
The Human Advantage: How AI Is Reshaping – Not Replacing – Personal Training
Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to infrastructure in less than three years. It now shows up in everything from watch faces to workout apps, and it has inevitably raised a question inside our industry: Will AI replace personal trainers? ISSA’s 2025 “Human Advantage” survey of 90 students and graduates, combined...
December 4, 2025
Tonal’s 2025 State of Strength Report Reveals Shorter Workouts, Smarter Training, and a Major Shift Toward Longevity
Tonal, the pioneer of the world’s smartest strength training system and home to the largest strength dataset in the world, today released its 2025 State of Strength Report, revealing how fitness trends are shifting toward shorter, smarter, and more personalized routines that support long-term health. Drawing on data from 32,000* members...
December 4, 2025
iFIT Announces New Reality Competition Series, Trainer Games, Available on Prime Video in the U.S. Starting January 2026
iFIT, a global leader in intelligent fitness, today released the trailer for its bold expansion into television with Trainer Games, a six-episode reality competition series, available on Prime Video in the U.S. starting January 8, 2026 and included with a Prime membership. The series is executive produced by Nick Rigg (The Flip Off,...
December 4, 2025
Do we still need bike trade shows?
Eurobike, historically the big industry gathering, has been in the headlines over the last few weeks, with an increasing number of brands questioning not just the cost of attending, but the relevance of the show altogether. A few weeks later, at Rouleur Live in the heart of London – part industry meet-up,...
December 4, 2025
Too Many Endurance Athletes Are Racing on Too Few Carbs, Study Finds
It’s well known that big efforts can’t be completed on pure grit alone. This is why most endurance athletes make it a habit of bringing along some fuel for their workouts and races, be it sports drinks, sugary gels, or chewy gummies. Nutrition can keep gas in your tank so...
