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Save the Date: Fourth Annual Race on Race Street hosted by PT Fitness Returns this Fall
Registration is now open for the Oct. 11 event in Fort Worth’s Riverside neighborhood It’s time to lace up your running shoes and start training. The fourth annual Race on Race Street sponsored by Rebuild Texas is just four months away! Registration is now open for the one mile fun run, 5K, 10K, half marathon,…
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Peer-reviewed study puts Apple Watch fitness tracking to the test: Here’s the takeaway
A peer-reviewed meta-analysis published recently provides potential answers for Apple Watch users who have questioned the accuracy of their Activity Ring data. The researchers at the University of Mississippi examined 56 studies which measured Apple Watch performance against medical-grade devices and obtained both positive and warning signals. Heart rate and step count Apple Watches tend…
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I Took a Fitness Class Designed for Longevity. It Changed the Way I Think About Aging
<!–> Essentrics/CNET I’ve been covering wellness topics for many years, and during that time, I’ve tested just about every workout that promises better energy, stronger muscles and a “balanced” body. Lately, my attention has shifted from short-term gains to long-term sustainability (how I want to feel and move decades from now). –> So when I learned about Essentrics,…
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Wearable Tech – Part 1: Understanding Smartwatches for Training
These days, we’re surrounded by fitness tech, some helpful, some just hype. From budget-friendly wristbands that monitor your heart rate to $2,000+ Garmin watches tracking everything from sleep stages to Pulse Ox, the options can be overwhelming. This article breaks down the core differences between these devices, what features to look for, and how to…
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Liverpool midfielder out of international duty amid fitness caution
Midfielder left out to recover ahead of big campaign Alexis Mac Allister may be angry about missing out on Argentina’s latest World Cup qualifiers, but Liverpool will be quietly delighted. The midfielder, who missed the final two games of the Premier League season with what Arne Slot called a “minor injury,” is now enjoying an…
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Fitness club resort leases San Jose site at prime spot in Santana Row
(Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Santana Row in San Jose, as seen in a drone photo in March 2024. SAN JOSE — A company that describes itself as an “athletic country club” has signed a lease for a prime spot at the Santana Row neighborhood in San Jose, saying it hopes for more Bay…
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The “summer body” is over. Something worse is taking its place.
For decades, women have heard about the mythical “summer body” — toned arms, ripped abs, no cellulite. Some people also call this narrow goal “bathing suit ready,” or talk about having a “beach body.” In the months leading up to the highly anticipated season, the pressure to fit this arbitrary mold, whether through gym advertisements…
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How to Train for Red Bull Rancher Strong – Noah Olsen Shares His Expert Advice
Noah Ohlsen is a veteran of the CrossFit Games, having competed 11 times in total since making his debut in 2014 – 10 times as an individual and once as part of a team in 2024. He’s now set to swap the competition floor for the microphone, however, as he commentates over the inaugural Red…
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Piko, Your ESP32 Powered Fitness Buddy
Over on Hackaday.io there’s a fun and playful write-up for a fun and playful project — the Piko, an ESP32 powered smartwatch. Our hackers [Iloke Alusala], [Lulama Lingela], and [Rafael Cardoso] teamed up to design and manufacture this wrist-worn fitness wearable. Made from an ESP32 Beetle C6 and using an attached accelerometer with simple thresholds…
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From FBI fatigues to fitness icons, how 5.11 is taking tactical gear to the masses
We catch up with the apparel company’s brand boss, Eric Katzenberg, to hear how it is expanding into lifestyle without abandoning its military, law enforcement and public safety personnel audience. When Eric Katzenberg says he knows the 5.11 brand inside out, he’s not kidding. As head of brand and storytelling at the tactical apparel company,…
