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We've Tested 51 Fitness Trackers to Find the Best
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…
Hyrox races are taking Asia by storm, redefining fitness culture
In many cases, previous participants encourage friends to join their next race, or friends and couples compete together in doubles or as relay teams. Not only does this fuel collaboration as much as competition, but it's also organically driving…
Roblox Fit It Up codes for May 2026
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…
Worcester fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, 79, still loves her job
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.
Worcester fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, 79, still loves her job
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…
Fitness Bands Are Losing Screens-and Gaining Fans
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…
Xponential Fitness: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
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…
Google Health Coach is officially here to replace generic fitness advice
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…
Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data
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…
Planet Fitness (PLNT) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
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…
Planet Fitness: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
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…
Why Jauan Jennings Is a Perfect Fit for the Vikings
Jauan Jennings is officially off the market. Jennings was one of the top free agents remaining after the NFL draft, and has now agreed to terms with the Vikings, the team announced Thursday night. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jennings has agreed…
Google launches screenless fitness tracker Fitbit Air powered by AI
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…
Google Health will eventually let you pull in years of data from the Google Fit app
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…
Fitbit Just Ditched the Screen. Meet the $99 Fitness Tracker That Changes Everything
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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