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engadget.com - Matt Tate - Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker
Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker
Engadget

Some people want to reliably track their health and fitness metrics without introducing the distractions of yet another display into their lives. That's where screen-free fitness trackers come in, and Garmin has finally come to the party with its…

yahoo.com - Soumya Eswaran - Planet Fitness (PLNT) Declined After Guidance Cut
Planet Fitness (PLNT) Declined After Guidance Cut
Yahoo!

Fred Alger Management, an investment management company, released its 'Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund' second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a strong recovery in Q2…

theverge.com - Andrew Liszewski - Garmin's new screen-free fitness tracker doesn't require a subscription
Garmin's new screen-free fitness tracker doesn't require a subscription
The Verge

The $199.99 Garmin Cirqa is cheaper than Whoop's subscription-based trackers but pricier than Google's $99 Fitbit Air. The $199.99 Garmin Cirqa is cheaper than Whoop's subscription-based trackers but pricier than Google's $99 Fitbit Air. If you buy…

bloomberg.com - Dana Wollman - Garmin Debuts $200 Screenless Fitness Band in Challenge to Whoop
Garmin Debuts $200 Screenless Fitness Band in Challenge to Whoop
Bloomberg

Garmin Ltd. introduced a $200 screenless fitness tracker, becoming the latest company to enter a segment popularized by Whoop Inc. The Cirqa Smart Band is available now and, like the competition, offers a mix of activity and health tracking…

independent.co.uk - Brendan Rascius - Pete Hegseth roasted by fitness experts over military workout videos
Pete Hegseth roasted by fitness experts over military workout videos
The Independent

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made a habit of posting videos of himself engaged in military exercises. Now, the reviews are in — and they're not flattering. After analyzing clips of Hegseth powering through push-ups, pull-ups…

9to5mac.com - Ben Lovejoy - As Garmin Cirqa launches, should Apple make a fitness band or ring?
As Garmin Cirqa launches, should Apple make a fitness band or ring?
9to5Mac

The Apple Watch is undoubtedly one of the most capable wearables on the market, but not everyone wants a device that needs to be recharged daily and constantly demands their attention. The majority of you have long agreed with me that Apple should…

hotair.com - Beege Welborn - Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho and Trump Lit the Fires in Canada
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho and Trump Lit the Fires in Canada
HotAir

There's been quite a bit of smoke blanketing the northern states recently, thanks to a drought in Canada exacerbating their normal summer fire season. SMOKE RETURNS 🇨🇦🔥: Plumes of smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires…

afr.com - Life & Leisure - This hotel executive gets more out of Parkrun than fitness
This hotel executive gets more out of Parkrun than fitness
Australian Financial Review

André Jacques is regional director of marketing at Langham Hospitality Group and director of sales and marketing at the Langham, Melbourne. He lives in Melbourne. I am an active member of Parkrun at Albert Park, Australia's largest and most…

pcmag.com - James Peckham - Garmin Joins Fitbit, Whoop With Its First Screenless Fitness Tracker
Garmin Joins Fitbit, Whoop With Its First Screenless Fitness Tracker
PCMag

Screenless activity trackers are the latest battleground for wearable makers, and Garmin is ready to enter the race with the Cirqa Smart Band, which is designed to reduce distractions while collecting your everyday health data. The device features…

foxnews.com - Khloe Quill - Fitness influencer Clavicular says he started taking testosterone at 14, calls natural training 'a waste
Fitness influencer Clavicular says he started taking testosterone at 14, calls natural training 'a waste
Fox News

Clavicular revealed on the 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity' podcast that he abandoned natural weightlifting as a teenager in favor of taking testosterone. On Tuesday's episode, the fitness and looksmaxxing personality – known for his…

androidcentral.com - Nickolas Diaz - Garmin's CIRQA is screenless take on fitness, and there's more to know
Garmin's CIRQA is screenless take on fitness, and there's more to know
Android Central

Garmin announced the CIRQA, its take on the screenless fitness band, which delivers a wealth of health and fitness insights without a subscription. The CIRQA can track more than 80 activities, while also focusing on women's health, sleep score…

afr.com - Campbell Kwan, Carrie LaFrenz - Planet Fitness operator valued at $320m as PE swoops
Planet Fitness operator valued at $320m as PE swoops
Australian Financial Review

BravoFit, the Australian operator of Planet Fitness, has been bought by US private equity firm Franchise Equity Partners in a deal valuing the fast-growing gym business at about $320 million, providing fresh capital to fund an aggressive local…

covers.com - LeBron James Next Team Odds: Latest Movement as 'The King' Eyes Championship Fit
LeBron James Next Team Odds: Latest Movement as 'The King' Eyes Championship Fit
Covers

Just when you thought Giannis' move to Miami was the biggest story of the summer... LeBron James reminded everyone who the biggest star in the NBA really is. Kalshi's LeBron James Next Team odds are responding to a tectonic shift in player movement…

goodhousekeeping.com - Shanon Maglente - Amazon's Selling a Glam $140 Party Tent That Fits 50 Guests
Amazon's Selling a Glam $140 Party Tent That Fits 50 Guests
Good Housekeeping

We're more than halfway through summer, so it's best to soak up every last second we can while it's still warm outside. If you've been itching to throw a late-summer bash, we found just the thing to elevate your hosting game: an oversized tent on…

carthrottle.com - Michael Golson - The Greatest Factory Alloy Wheels Ever Fitted To Production Cars
The Greatest Factory Alloy Wheels Ever Fitted To Production Cars
CarThrottle

A tasty set of alloy wheels can completely transform the look of a car. But get them wrong and even an otherwise handsome model can look like it has taken an ill-advised trip through Halford's accessory aisle. Occasionally, though, manufacturers…

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