PRODUCT NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about products in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sports product news.
May 31, 2024
FitBit Launches Gamified Fitness Watch for Kids
Fitbit, a wearable tech company that burst onto the scene in 2009 with a clip-on accelerometer gadget to track movement and calories, has now presented the ultimate solution for parents and caregivers: a connected smartwatch for kids ages 7-plus that promotes physical activity while keeping them connected to their families....
May 29, 2024
Samsung could leapfrog Apple and Google with new Galaxy AI fitness tools for Galaxy Watch 7
Samsung will add Galaxy AI features to both its Samsung Health app and Galaxy Watches this summer. Tailor-made sleep, health, and workout recommendations could help the Galaxy Watch series catch up to its fitness watch rivals — or even surpass them. Starting this June, a select few One UI 6...
May 29, 2024
What drugs are ultrarunners using?
Recently, some of the most renowned ultras in the world, UTMB and Western States 100, have implemented new drug testing regimes, in a renewed committment to preserving integrity in ultrarunning. But what is the prevalence of drug usage among ultrarunners, and what, exactly, are these runners using? A study recently published in Medicine...
May 24, 2024
Deckers CEO Says Innovation is Hoka’s ‘Top Priority,’ as the Performance Shoe Brand Continues to Grab Market Share From Nike
On the product front, Hoka is driving growth and consumer acquisition through innovative updates and new introductions across a diverse assortment of footwear. Innovation is the Hoka brand’s top priority, continuing to develop groundbreaking products that energize consumers around the world. FN
May 17, 2024
Nike Could Be Losing Its Lead in Online Running Shoe Traffic, Similarweb Data Shows
Nike is falling behind running shoe competitors when it comes to website traffic growth. Between March 2022 and March 2024, traffic to Nike.com’s running shoe category has declined steadily, according to web traffic data complied by Similarweb. Whereas the Swoosh’s running segment had double the amount of traffic of its competitors in...
May 17, 2024
Life Time Makes App Available to Non-Members in Fitness Content Play
Life Time, the luxury athletic country club operator that’s in expansion mode, has made its app free to non-members, so anyone can access Life Time’s premium wellness offerings, including on-demand fitness classes. Life Time app users can access barre, boxing, cardio, cycle, dance, strength and yoga classes, training videos, nutrition...
May 16, 2024
Strava Announces Family Plan, Dark Mode, AI Cheat Finder
Strava has just announced a slate of updates at their annual Camp Strava event, where they show off a bunch of newness. This year’s event is the first time new CEO, Michael Martin, is at the helm, after starting back in January – and he appears very keen to say ‘there’s a...
May 14, 2024
Strava urged to delete popular London cycling segment after deadly crash
The operator of Regent's Park, The Royal Parks, has written to Strava and other cycling apps to ask for the removal of the Outer Circle from its leaderboards. It follows a collision involving Hilda Griffiths, 81, a pedestrian who was hit by a cyclist, Brian Fitzgerald, in June 2022, and later died...
May 10, 2024
Oura launches two new heart health features
Smart ring maker Oura is launching two new features focused on heart health, the company announced on Friday. The first claims to help users get an idea of their cardiovascular age, while the second feature aims to estimate their cardio capacity. Depending on a person’s results, Oura will offer strategies on how...
May 10, 2024
‘Remarkable’ Commuter Helmet Has Turn Signals that Work by Nodding Your Head
Gamel’s ‘The Remarkable’ is the first helmet to offer integrated turn signals activated by a simple nod of your head. The helmet also includes an automatic brake light function. Gamel first introduced The Remarkable luminous helmet with a successful Kickstarter campaign last year. They’re now offering a full production model...
