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nytimes.com - Seth Berkman - We've Tested 51 Fitness Trackers to Find the Best
We've Tested 51 Fitness Trackers to Find the Best
The New York Times

I'm a writer covering fitness and the author of Wirecutter's guides to GPS running watches and running shoes, among others. For this guide: I consulted cardiologists, professors who study the accuracy of the devices, as well as running coaches and…

mirror.co.uk - Joshua Boyles - Roblox Fit It Up codes for May 2026
Roblox Fit It Up codes for May 2026
The Mirror

Fix It Up is an addictive Roblox game that's all about repairing cars, and there are several codes you can use to claim some free rewards. While it's quite easy to progress in Fix It Up by playing the game naturally, some additional cash to get you…

bbc.co.uk - Katie Gornall - The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains
The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains
BBC

Katie Gornall, BBC Sport correspondent and Sarah Dawkins, BBC Sport senior journalist If you use social media you've probably seen them - polished fitness videos promising dramatic body transformations in weeks. They show chiselled physiques…

bbc.co.uk - Millie Trenholm - Worcester fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, 79, still loves her job
Worcester fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, 79, still loves her job
BBC

Millie Trenholm,in Worcesterand 'I've loved it, I've absolutely loved it and I think that's what has kept me going.' Those are the words of fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, who has been helping the people of Worcester keep in shape for 40 years.

bbc.co.uk - Millie Trenholm - Worcester fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, 79, still loves her job
Worcester fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, 79, still loves her job
BBC

Millie Trenholm, in Worcester and Elliot Ball, West Midlands 'I've loved it, I've absolutely loved it and I think that's what has kept me going.' Those are the words of fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, who has been helping the people of Worcester…

wsj.com - Nicole Nguyen - Fitness Bands Are Losing Screens-and Gaining Fans
Fitness Bands Are Losing Screens-and Gaining Fans
Wall Street Journal

Chunky bands and rings are all the rage, stylish enough that they don't look like tech—until you spot the glow from their skin-facing sensors. While the Apple Watch remains the most popular wearable overall, sales of these screenless health…

chron.com - Xponential Fitness: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Xponential Fitness: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Chron

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Xponential Fitness Inc. (XPOF) on Thursday reported a loss of $725,000 in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Irvine, California-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Losses…

androidauthority.com - Aamir Siddiqui - Google Health Coach is officially here to replace generic fitness advice
Google Health Coach is officially here to replace generic fitness advice
Android Authority

Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health and officially launching the Gemini-powered Google Health Coach beyond its public preview program. The coach uses the SHARP framework to provide adaptive fitness plans, conversational logging…

engadget.com - Mariella Moon - Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data
Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data
Engadget

Google is converting the Fitbit app into a centralized portal where you can see a comprehensive view of your health and fitness data. The company is rolling out an update for the app on May 19, after which it will officially be called the Health…

fool.com - Motley Fool Transcribing - Planet Fitness (PLNT) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Planet Fitness (PLNT) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
The Motley Fool

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Colleen Keating Interim Chief Financial Officer — Thomas Fitzgerald Net New Member Growth -- More than 700,000 net new members added, below management's expectations despite…

chron.com - Planet Fitness: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Planet Fitness: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Chron

HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — Planet Fitness Inc. (PLNT) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $51.6 million. The Hampton, New Hampshire-based company said it had net income of 65 cents per share. Earnings…

seekingalpha.com - Ravikash Bakolia - Google launches screenless fitness tracker Fitbit Air powered by AI
Google launches screenless fitness tracker Fitbit Air powered by AI
Seeking Alpha

Fitbit Air may expand Google's presence in wearables, offering a distinct AI-powered, screenless tracker to differentiate from competitors and appeal to health-focused consumers. Fitbit Air is screenless, ultra-compact, offers AI-powered health…

androidauthority.com - Ryan McNeal - Google Health will eventually let you pull in years of data from the Google Fit app
Google Health will eventually let you pull in years of data from the Google Fit app
Android Authority

Google Fit users will have the option to migrate their historical data to the Google Health app. This option is scheduled to become available later this year. There are some big changes happening to the Fitbit app. Not only is the app getting a…

fool.com - Josh Kohn-Lindquist - Why Planet Fitness Stock Is Plummeting Lower Today
Why Planet Fitness Stock Is Plummeting Lower Today
The Motley Fool

Shares of budget-conscious fitness center Planet Fitness (PLNT 31.29%) are down 32% as of 11 a.m. ET after the company reported underwhelming first-quarter earnings. During Q1, Planet Fitness grew sales and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) by 22%…

pcmag.com - Andrew Gebhart - Fitbit Just Ditched the Screen. Meet the $99 Fitness Tracker That Changes Everything
Fitbit Just Ditched the Screen. Meet the $99 Fitness Tracker That Changes Everything
PCMag

Fitbit is taking a sharp turn. Its first new fitness tracker since 2023's Charge 6 isn't an upgrade—it's a rethink. The $99 Fitbit Air ditches the screen entirely, relying instead on subtle haptics and passive tracking to deliver a quieter…

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