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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.

Peloton Row hands-on: pretty much what you’d expect

It’s $3,195

Victoria Song
Dan Seifert
Dan Seifert
Victoria Song says the new Fitbit Inspire 3 feels like a product from 2015.

Where is the lie?

Fitbit Inspire 3 hands-on: blast from the past

Victoria Song
Fitbit Inspire 3 hands-on: blast from the past

The basics with a modern twist

Victoria Song
Peloton’s co-founder and former CEO rides into the sunsetPeloton’s co-founder and former CEO rides into the sunset
Apple’s Fitness Plus soon won’t require an Apple Watch for signupsApple’s Fitness Plus soon won’t require an Apple Watch for signups
The Apple Watch Ultra is finally hereThe Apple Watch Ultra is finally here
Withings’ new smart scale measures your nerve and artery healthWithings’ new smart scale measures your nerve and artery health
Garmin beefs up battery for new Venu Sq 2Garmin beefs up battery for new Venu Sq 2
What the Apple Watch Pro needs to succeedWhat the Apple Watch Pro needs to succeed
Peloton CEO thinks losing $1.2 billion is a sign of ‘substantial progress’Peloton CEO thinks losing $1.2 billion is a sign of ‘substantial progress’
MyFitnessPal’s barcode scanner made counting calories easy — now it’s being paywalledMyFitnessPal’s barcode scanner made counting calories easy — now it’s being paywalled
Now Peloton is selling its bike on Amazon, complete with free delivery and assemblyNow Peloton is selling its bike on Amazon, complete with free delivery and assembly
Fitbit’s Sense 2 amps up stress trackingFitbit’s Sense 2 amps up stress tracking
Fitbit’s smartwatch event tomorrow will bring back buttonsFitbit’s smartwatch event tomorrow will bring back buttons
Fitbit Charge 5 owners struggled to sync devices during widespread outageFitbit Charge 5 owners struggled to sync devices during widespread outage
You may soon have to assemble your own PelotonYou may soon have to assemble your own Peloton
Apple and Samsung smartwatches need more buttons if they want more athletesApple and Samsung smartwatches need more buttons if they want more athletes
Peloton gears up to hike prices, lay off 800 employees, and shutter storesPeloton gears up to hike prices, lay off 800 employees, and shutter stores
Samsung goes big on battery with the Galaxy Watch 5 seriesSamsung goes big on battery with the Galaxy Watch 5 series
Google’s big plans for wearables could include workouts from your TVGoogle’s big plans for wearables could include workouts from your TV
SoulCycle dangles free classes to Peloton users who trade in their bikesSoulCycle dangles free classes to Peloton users who trade in their bikes
Blood oxygen sensing is finally rolling out on the Oura RingBlood oxygen sensing is finally rolling out on the Oura Ring
Walk The Distance makes exercise fun for those who’d rather be hikingWalk The Distance makes exercise fun for those who’d rather be hiking
Leaked Fitbit Sense 2 photos show the capacitive button is deadLeaked Fitbit Sense 2 photos show the capacitive button is dead
Fitbit’s adding one of the Apple Watch’s most useful features to the Charge 5Fitbit’s adding one of the Apple Watch’s most useful features to the Charge 5
The Oura Ring goes a little more mainstream with Strava integrationThe Oura Ring goes a little more mainstream with Strava integration
Peloton will stop building treadmills and bikes in-house to reduce costsPeloton will stop building treadmills and bikes in-house to reduce costs
watchOS 9 preview: all about fitness and personalization

One of the most significant watchOS updates in a while

Victoria Song
Hydrow Wave review: I can’t believe I love rowing now

The new $1,495 rower is meant to save space and money

Victoria Song
This smart ring aims to ‘hack’ your metabolismThis smart ring aims to ‘hack’ your metabolism
Garmin Forerunner 255S review: running with the big dogs

Flagship features for a more palatable price

Victoria Song
Peloton rival Tonal is adding a New York studio to win the fitness content racePeloton rival Tonal is adding a New York studio to win the fitness content race
Withings Sleep review: same hardware, better software

The device now tracks breathing disturbances and generates a comprehensive sleep report

Victoria Song
Wyze’s new smart scale features modes for babies, pets, and luggageWyze’s new smart scale features modes for babies, pets, and luggage
Tempo Move review: a great idea with terrible connectivity

Reliable connectivity on a connected fitness gadget is a must

Victoria Song
Garmin launches two Forerunner watches with new racing featuresGarmin launches two Forerunner watches with new racing features
There’s now a $950 Gucci version of the Oura RingThere’s now a $950 Gucci version of the Oura Ring
Coros Vertix 2 review: a work in progress

This behemoth of a GPS watch has a few things to iron out

Victoria Song
Peloton and NordicTrack owner iFit make peace over patent disputesPeloton and NordicTrack owner iFit make peace over patent disputes
Peloton teases new rower at Homecoming eventPeloton teases new rower at Homecoming event

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