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May 6, 2022
Skin Spews Telltale Gases for Health Trackers to Tap Into
Scientists are doing experiments to see whether sensors might be added to wearables to tell us even more about our health based on gases released by our skin. WebMD
May 6, 2022
Nike to Close Offices Again For a Week in August, Offer Summer Fridays, As It Brings Employees Back Into the Office
Nike is continuing its efforts to emphasize employee well-being as it starts the process of bringing employees back into the office. The sportswear giant will once again close all of its offices worldwide for a week in August to give its employees additional time off to recover and rest, according...
May 6, 2022
Under Armour Shares Plummet as It Reports Steep Net Loss
Under Armour reported a net loss of $60 million in the quarter, with an adjusted loss of $3 million. But revenue was up 3% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. Wholesale was up 4% to $829 million, driven primarily by increases in its distributor and off-price business. Direct-to-consumer business was up 1%,...
May 5, 2022
100% compostable water bottles at the Giro d’Italia for Cannondale teams
For the 2022 Giro d’Italia the Cannondale Professional World Tour teams will be using a 100% compostable water bottles. Made from plant-derived materials, the bite valve, cap and bottle body are completely compostable, free from plasticizers, heavy metals and BPAs making it both human-friendly and eco-friendly. Cycling Industry
May 5, 2022
Peloton Reportedly Eyes Sale of Minority Stake to Bolster Finances: WSJ
Peloton is falling in afterhours trading Thursday as the connected fitness equipment maker is reportedly exploring the sale of a 15% to 20% stake to boost its finances, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources. Investing
May 4, 2022
New study finds exercise improves heart health even more for those with anxiety and depression
A new study from the American College of Cardiology suggests that regular exercise can decrease the likelihood of heart complications by 22 per cent in individuals with anxiety and depression, compared to 10 per cent in those who don’t. Put simply, exercise seems to have stronger benefits for the heart...
May 4, 2022
CycleBar Opens 250th Studio, Rides Past 500 Signed Agreements
CycleBar, the world’s largest indoor cycling brand, announced today it has opened its 250th studio and secured more than 500 franchise agreements, vastly increasing its reach amidst a global pandemic. Since being acquired by Xponential Fitness in 2017, CycleBar’s trajectory has been tremendous, further heightened by the boom in the...
May 4, 2022
Six-year-old’s marathon sparks controversy on social media
On Sunday at the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio, a family of eight from Bellevue, Ky., all completed the 42.2 km together in eight hours and 35 minutes. Since then, their family marathon outing has sparked controversy online as two of the children are under 12, and one is...
May 3, 2022
Former Tour de France winner Stephen Roche guilty of fraud
Stephen Roche, one of only two cyclists to ever win cycling’s triple crown, has been found guilty of fraud. The Irish rider won the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and the road worlds in 1987. Roche has been ordered to repay $1.1 million after a Spanish court proved that...
May 3, 2022
BMC, Red Bull, Fabian Cancellara team up on ‘world’s fastest race bike’ project
BMC and Red Bull unveiled a prototype time trial/triathlon bike that will be raced at the Ironman world championships this weekend. This is the first public iteration of the two brands’ project to “develop the world’s fastest race bike.” Four-time world time trial champion Fabian Cancellara was also involved. VeloNews