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Fitness tech has evolved beyond activity trackers like the Apple Watch and Fitbit. Today, there are hundreds of streaming workout and wellness apps from brands like Nike, Equinox, and ClassPass to help track your exercises and reach your fitness goals There’s also been a boom in connected fitness equipment like Peloton, Mirror, and Tonal that are paving the way for on-demand workouts from the comfort of your home, with additional content like meditation, yoga, and mobility training to boost mind and body health.

Strava can help you avoid the runs on those long runsStrava can help you avoid the runs on those long runs
Garmin adds touchscreen and flashlight to its best multisport watchGarmin adds touchscreen and flashlight to its best multisport watch
Garmin Vivomove Sport review: the right mix of form and function

Finally, a Garmin hybrid that checks off all the boxes

Victoria Song
NordicTrack will now let you yell at its smart dumbbellsNordicTrack will now let you yell at its smart dumbbells
Apple Fitness Plus is adding audio running workoutsApple Fitness Plus is adding audio running workouts
Garmin’s newest smartwatches aren’t limited to fitness buffsGarmin’s newest smartwatches aren’t limited to fitness buffs
Withings’ new scale has a retractable handle that measures EKGs and segmented body compositionWithings’ new scale has a retractable handle that measures EKGs and segmented body composition
Wondercise Studio wants to replace Zoom for connected fitness classesWondercise Studio wants to replace Zoom for connected fitness classes
Peloton scrubs viral ads starring Chris Noth after the Mr. Big actor is accused of sexual assaultPeloton scrubs viral ads starring Chris Noth after the Mr. Big actor is accused of sexual assault
Peloton rival Echelon’s new connected bike is fit for the clubPeloton rival Echelon’s new connected bike is fit for the club
Amazon Halo View review: the Fitbit clone no one asked for

It didn’t have to be like this

Victoria Song
Peloton responds to surprise death in And Just Like That... with new commercialPeloton responds to surprise death in And Just Like That... with new commercial
Peloton really wants you to know that what happened to Big isn’t because of its bikePeloton really wants you to know that what happened to Big isn’t because of its bike
What Peloton’s growing pains mean for at-home fitnessWhat Peloton’s growing pains mean for at-home fitness
Peloton is suing its rivals over its on-demand classesPeloton is suing its rivals over its on-demand classes
Peloton takes on strength training with its $495 Guide camera system, coming in 2022Peloton takes on strength training with its $495 Guide camera system, coming in 2022
Peloton finally adds a pause button for its on-demand classes on its bikesPeloton finally adds a pause button for its on-demand classes on its bikes
Tempo’s simplified smart home gym uses an iPhone to track your workoutsTempo’s simplified smart home gym uses an iPhone to track your workouts
Fitness app Supernatural is becoming part of Meta after Facebook touts VR fitnessFitness app Supernatural is becoming part of Meta after Facebook touts VR fitness
Supernatural, the VR workout app, adds boxing for more varietySupernatural, the VR workout app, adds boxing for more variety
Amazon Basics ripped off accessories, now Amazon is coming for gadgetsAmazon Basics ripped off accessories, now Amazon is coming for gadgets
Amazon announces new wearable and services to try to make you fitterAmazon announces new wearable and services to try to make you fitter
Fitbit Charge 5 review: touchscreen fatigue

The hardware is nice, but no physical button is a big step back

Jay Peters
Apple Fitness Plus is getting Group Workouts and PilatesApple Fitness Plus is getting Group Workouts and Pilates
Tonal will offer Peloton-like live classes starting in OctoberTonal will offer Peloton-like live classes starting in October
Strava’s live location tracking service is now freeStrava’s live location tracking service is now free
Peloton says it’s subject to DOJ, DHS, and SEC investigations into Tread Plus injuriesPeloton says it’s subject to DOJ, DHS, and SEC investigations into Tread Plus injuries
Peloton drops the price of its original Bike by $400 amid poor earnings resultsPeloton drops the price of its original Bike by $400 amid poor earnings results
Fitbit’s new Charge 5 has a rounded design and a color screen

It costs $179.95 and will be out this fall

Jay Peters
Peloton’s recalled, redesigned Tread goes on sale in the US on August 30thPeloton’s recalled, redesigned Tread goes on sale in the US on August 30th
The Fitbit Charge 5 and its features are shown off in leaked videoThe Fitbit Charge 5 and its features are shown off in leaked video
Peloton’s app indicates a rowing machine may finally be comingPeloton’s app indicates a rowing machine may finally be coming
Peloton says a fix is ready for one of its treadmill recallsPeloton says a fix is ready for one of its treadmill recalls
Fitbit Charge 5 leaked images show color display and new rounded lookFitbit Charge 5 leaked images show color display and new rounded look
Amazon’s Halo Band can share your heart rate to other apps and workout equipmentAmazon’s Halo Band can share your heart rate to other apps and workout equipment
Peloton is updating its treadmills to again be useful without a subscriptionPeloton is updating its treadmills to again be useful without a subscription
Peloton may be working on a heart rate monitoring armbandPeloton may be working on a heart rate monitoring armband
Peloton forced its subscription plan on Tread+ owners, but claims a fix is comingPeloton forced its subscription plan on Tread+ owners, but claims a fix is coming
The smart home gym that analyzes your moves will soon have Olympian trainersThe smart home gym that analyzes your moves will soon have Olympian trainers
Amazon Halo will use your smartphone camera to assess your ‘Movement Health’Amazon Halo will use your smartphone camera to assess your ‘Movement Health’

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