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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.

It’s been 84 years, but Strava finally has a Spotify integrationIt’s been 84 years, but Strava finally has a Spotify integration
The Fitbit-to-Google account migration will start this summerThe Fitbit-to-Google account migration will start this summer
Peloton machines now work with Samsung’s Wear OS smartwatches, tooPeloton machines now work with Samsung’s Wear OS smartwatches, too
Fitbit’s attempt to disappear the button proved why they matterFitbit’s attempt to disappear the button proved why they matter
Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Hope you downloaded your trophies because Fitbit challenges are no more.

Last month, Fitbit and Google announced that Challenges, Adventures, and open groups would be sunset on March 27th... aka today.

Fitbit said that not too many users utilized them, but some longtime users that The Verge spoke to would beg to differ. To add insult to injury, if you hadn’t downloaded your trophies before today, they’re gone forever. You can still one-up friends on the leaderboard, but it’s not the same.

Fitbit adventures, challenges, and open groups are headed to Google’s graveyard

Victoria Song
Amazfit Band 7 review: where did all the budget trackers go?

This affordable fitness band stuffs in an impressive amount of features, but these budget trackers aren’t nearly as popular as they used to be.

Victoria Song
What to bring on your next 2,600-mile walk

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or anything like it takes a lot of research and gear. So what would a research and weight-obsessive tech writer bring?

Mitchell Clark
Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Your workout might be in the metaverse, but the Strava kudos are real.

FitXR, a VR fitness app for the Meta Quest 2, now integrates with Strava. Some people might scoff, but the digital fitness space is pretty disjointed and Strava’s long served as a popular, de facto fitness hub for folks to view all their data and progress in one place. Getting onto Strava gives VR fitness extra cred as a legit form of exercise.

Oura is adding chronotypes to its smart ring, but without the cute animalsOura is adding chronotypes to its smart ring, but without the cute animals
Garmin Forerunner 265S review: the Goldilocks of running watches

For once, there’s practically no tradeoff between an always-on OLED display and long battery life.

Victoria Song
Fitbit users are mad, and Google’s solution won’t helpFitbit users are mad, and Google’s solution won’t help
You may never notice, but Peloton and iFit equipment just got hit with an import banYou may never notice, but Peloton and iFit equipment just got hit with an import ban
How to use sleep tech to become an early birdHow to use sleep tech to become an early bird
Garmin brings OLED displays to its latest Forerunner watchesGarmin brings OLED displays to its latest Forerunner watches
Google rolls out fall detection so the Pixel Watch won’t fall further behind rivalsGoogle rolls out fall detection so the Pixel Watch won’t fall further behind rivals
Biden won’t stop a potential ban on importing Apple WatchesBiden won’t stop a potential ban on importing Apple Watches
Garmin Vivomove Trend review: trending smarter

These days, Garmin devices aren’t just beefy fitness watches. The company’s done a lot to shore up its hybrid smartwatches, too.

Victoria Song
Fitbit adventures, challenges, and open groups are headed to Google’s graveyardFitbit adventures, challenges, and open groups are headed to Google’s graveyard
Whoop whoop: the excellent Whoop fitness tracker got more affordableWhoop whoop: the excellent Whoop fitness tracker got more affordable
Strava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from usersStrava’s trying to make route planning easier by crowdsourcing photos from users
Fitbit might be working on blood pressure tech, but its future is murkyFitbit might be working on blood pressure tech, but its future is murky
Nowatch review: a chic stress tracker for the Goop faithful

It’s an elegant device, but the ‘awareable’ may not appeal if cultivating mindfulness isn’t your main priority.

Victoria Song
How to make fitness tracking less anxiety-inducingHow to make fitness tracking less anxiety-inducing
Nix’s Hydration Biosensor is for athletes who sweat the details

Hydration doesn’t have to be this high-tech or complicated, but nerdy endurance athletes might find the data worth the price.

Victoria Song
A year later, Peloton’s starting to show signs of recoveryA year later, Peloton’s starting to show signs of recovery
Garmin finally introduces wireless charging with its stylish new hybrid smartwatchGarmin finally introduces wireless charging with its stylish new hybrid smartwatch
World Surf League adopts Apple Watch as its ‘official wearable’ for competitionsWorld Surf League adopts Apple Watch as its ‘official wearable’ for competitions
Strava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activitiesStrava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activities
Garmin adds FDA-cleared EKGs to its Venu 2 Plus smartwatchGarmin adds FDA-cleared EKGs to its Venu 2 Plus smartwatch
Strava knows its messy price hike is confusingStrava knows its messy price hike is confusing
Meta Quest users can now track their heart rate in VR workoutsMeta Quest users can now track their heart rate in VR workouts
Peloton fined $19 million for dropping the ball on Tread Plus safety issuesPeloton fined $19 million for dropping the ball on Tread Plus safety issues
Apple’s adding kickboxing, Beyoncé to Fitness PlusApple’s adding kickboxing, Beyoncé to Fitness Plus
Netflix will start streaming Nike Training Club classes next weekNetflix will start streaming Nike Training Club classes next week
Apple Watch Ultra video review: let’s see what it can really doApple Watch Ultra video review: let’s see what it can really do
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This year’s Apple Watches won’t piggyback off your phone’s GPSThis year’s Apple Watches won’t piggyback off your phone’s GPS
Fails of 2022: Peloton’s year of layoffs, gaffes, and ship metaphorsFails of 2022: Peloton’s year of layoffs, gaffes, and ship metaphors
Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition review: history repeats itself

Fossil makes the best of a messy Wear OS 3 transition, but it’s hard to shine when you keep getting dealt a bad hand.

Victoria Song
watchOS 9.2 adds new running features and longer Ultra batterywatchOS 9.2 adds new running features and longer Ultra battery
Peloton removes classes feat. Kanye West from on-demand libraryPeloton removes classes feat. Kanye West from on-demand library

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