Google Enters Wearable Device Market, Buys Fitbit
Today, Google announced it would acquire Fitbit, a fitness tracker brand valued at $2.1 billion.
CBD Athlete’s Guide: When & How to Use Different Forms of Cannabidiol
There are many chapters in the athlete’s bible: hydration, recovery, healthy diet, correct training, etc. But now a new one is being written — CBD. Short for ‘cannabidiol,’ CBD is long on potential benefits.
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College Students: How to Keep Outdoor Gear Organized in Your Dorm
Kids and not-so kids alike are back at school this month. The adventure-minded college-bound would do well to heed these pointers on keeping their room, and their gear, in tip-top shape.
Free Gear Fridays: Polar Ignite Fitness Watch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive an Ignite Fitness Watch from Polar!
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Garmin fenix 6: Iconic Sports Watch Now Solar-Powered
The Garmin fenix line of watches has been a stalwart fixture at starting lines of major races around the world for a decade. But for the first time, it will offer solar charging in 2019.
GORE-TEX T-Shirt? INFINIUM Performance Fiber Makes It a Reality
With the INFINIUM branding, Gore moves past its venerable waterproof roots. The most ubiquitous name in outdoor materials technology made the Breeze INFINIUM Shirt for running. This is our first look.
The Best Way to Find New Adventure: How to Use Strava’s Global Heatmap
With billions of routes logged and trillions of GPS points, Strava owns the largest library of outdoor activities in the world. Here’s how it can help you.
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Singletrack Mind: Why This Insta-Famous Mountain Bike Pro Craves More Yoga
Professional mountain biker Hannah Barnes has carved out a happy, active, almost off-the-grid life in Scotland. And we want in.
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700,000 Stray Microfibers From One Wash? Icebreaker ‘Tees for Good’ Break the Cycle
Doing less laundry sounds pretty great. Icebreaker’s ‘Tees for Good’ campaign is trying to help you reduce the time you spend washing clothes and the plastics you release with each cycle.
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Free Gear Fridays: cbdMD Product Package Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a set of CBD products from cbdMD, retailing at $500.
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13 Burning Questions Athletes Have About CBD
Cannabidiol, known widely as CBD, is confusing stuff. But, anecdotally, it’s proving effective at fighting inflammation for athletes and active people in general. So here’s what you should know if you want to try it.
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4-Week Fitness: Tough Mudder Launches 30-Day Training Plan
Prepping for a Tough Mudder? Now there’s an official 30-day training program designed specifically to whip you into race shape.
5 Fitness Apps for Running Smarter in the City
Keep these fitness apps in your back pocket to run smarter, safer, and with more motivation.
How to Choose a Good Online Trainer
Working out with a virtual trainer is a common practice for busy fitness buffs. But how do you get a good online fitness coach?
It’s Quittin’ Day: How to Avoid Being a Bad Fitness Stat
Analysis from popular fitness app Strava tells us today’s the day when most people quit their New Year’s fitness resolution.
Work Out With Aaptiv: The Postpartum Exercise App
Like having a personal trainer in your home, the Aaptiv fitness app helps mamas stay fit through pregnancy and beyond.
Fitness & Fantasy Collide in NordicTrack’s New Virtual Reality Bike Ride
Pedal your way through a steampunk fantasy world with NordicTrack’s VR bike with HTC VIVE Focus.
Insider’s Bike: NordicTrack’s Top 5 Features for the Studio Cycle
Trusted in-home equipment brand NordicTrack tells us what to look for when purchasing a modern indoor cycling machine.
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Run Power: Treadmill Is World’s First Grid-Worthy Energy Producer
With the launch of the Verde treadmill, sustainable fitness equipment-maker SportsArt is at the forefront of producing electricity as a byproduct of human exercise.
Performance Metabolic Testing for the Middle of the Pack
Being a middle-of-the-pack athlete doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from high-tech metabolic testing. Our reporter went through the paces to learn more.
Bowflex Max Trainer M8 With AI ‘Coach’: Review
Stay fit using video-assisted workouts and AI training without leaving the house. The Bowflex Max Trainer blends elements of various popular fitness machines to provide a full-body, muscle-searing cardio workout in less time.
‘Rocking’ Bike Trainer: Bkool Smart Air Tilts to Your Workout
This direct-drive bike trainer rocks side to side when you stand and climb, better simulating riding outdoors.
A Doctor Explains How Our Bodies Get Cold
It’s easy to recognize feeling cold in the outdoors — shivering, for example. But how our bodies get that way isn’t as obvious.
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Indoor Cycling ‘Game’ Trainer Raises $120 Million
Tech startup Zwift is getting a big boost to gear up its already popular interactive indoor cycling platform.
Free Fitness for the New Year: Life Time Welcomes Everyone on the 1st
January is the biggest month for resolutions. So Life Time Fitness is letting everyone kick off a New Year’s fitness routine for free on January 1.
Obstacle Race Giant ‘Spartan’ Adds Trail Running Series
With the launch of its 12-race Spartan Trail series, the world’s largest obstacle course racing brand is officially entering the sport of trail running.
Strava ‘Year In Sport’ Reveals Active Trends Around the World
Strava just announced its year-in-review report for 2018. We dug into the data to glean some of the most interesting nuggets about how athletes train and play worldwide.
Lacrosse Ball Massage: 5 Exercises Athletes Can Do Anywhere
A $2 lacrosse ball can work wonders for your body and hasten recovery.
Work Out in Front of ‘Mirror,’ a Futuristic At-Home Gym
In front of Mirror, you can exercise with coaches and friends as well as compete with yourself. But the large LCD at-home gym doesn’t come cheap.
Pro Recovery Tips for the Amateur Athlete
Train smart, rest up, and perform better. Pro adventure athletes share their favorite active recovery tips and tools.
Mobile Gyms: 3 Fitness Apps to Activate Your Home Routine
Nice niche at-home mobile apps are solving some big workout woes: lack of time, equipment, and motivation.
