UK· 1h ago

QUICK READ: Fitness tech is now a $107bn market

Apps and subscriptions grew twice as fast as wearables and smart kit since 2019. Spending rose much faster than the number of people exercising, so prices did most of the work. Read the full post at QUICK READ: Fitness tech is now a $107bn market . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports…

· 5h ago

From Hyrox to Bathhouses: Key Takeaways as Wellness Economy Hits $7.5T

GWI’s new report shows the wellness economy hit $7.5 trillion. For fitness, it’s a story of race days, reformers and premium clubs that look more like clinics. Here’s what to know Global consumer spending on physical activity hit a record $1.23 trillion in 2025, up 7.6% from the year prior…

podcast · 5h ago

Ten Minute Tips #85: Balancing Aerobic And Anaerobic Fitness

Empirical Cycling Podcast · Ten Minute Tips #85: Balancing Aerobic And Anaerobic Fitness We discuss how we evaluate and plan to balance aerobic and anaerobic training throughout a year. We talk minimum effective dose, gap analysis, natural sprint or aerobic strength, incorporating strength…

UK· 8h ago

Emotional Control Matters In Coaching

This week in the world of sports science, here’s what happened… The Carlo Ancelotti approach: Why emotional control matters in coaching The All Blacks: A culture built on humility Ciara Mageean: a remarkable legacy of resilience and perseverance The Carlo Ancelotti approach: Why emotional control…

· 9h ago

NYSC Reopens Huntington Club With Hyrox, Strength Training at the Forefront

The Northeast gym chain is returning to its longtime Huntington location with a revamped facility emphasizing strength, functional fitness and recovery New York Sports Club (NYSC) is reopening its Huntington, New York, location with a fully renovated gym built around strength training, functional…

UK· 11h ago

QUICK READ: Pixel Watch now guides strength workouts

Google is rolling out Step-by-step Workouts to Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5. The watch now walks you through each exercise and logs reps and weights on the wrist. Read the full post at QUICK READ: Pixel Watch now guides strength workouts . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

· 11h ago

Marathon sustainability has its toughest test yet: Elite runners

Run Culture Marathon sustainability has its toughest test yet: Elite runners We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. What You Need To Know The What A group of 25 elite athletes will take on CIM with self-reliant fuel Key Details The…

UK· 12h ago

Google finally switches on Pixel Watch’s proper strength training mode

Google is finally rolling out the step-by-step workout system it announced with Pixel Watch 5, and it is not limited to the latest model. Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 can also now guide you through complete workouts. The workout actually lives on your wrist Step-by-step Workouts started rolling…

· 12h ago

We're ready for winter running, and this is the Janji gear we're wearing

Trail Running Shoes We're ready for winter running, and this is the Janji gear we're wearing We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. What You Need To Know The What Janji's new collection for fall and winter Key Details Includes…

· 13h ago

Most Gyms Play Offense. The Great Ones Play Defense Too.

A practical system for retention, referrals and sustainable growth Most gym owners understand offense. We spend a tremendous amount of time thinking about marketing, leads, sales appointments, offers, conversion rates and new memberships. Those activities matter. Every healthy business needs a…

· 13h ago

SLT Expands to Washington, DC, With 4 New Studios

The New York-based, Pilates-inspired boutique fitness brand is entering the D.C. market as it pursues a broader national expansion strategy SLT is expanding into the Washington, D.C., market, announcing plans to open four studios across the region over the next year as the New York-based boutique…

UK· 16h ago

Indie App Spotlight: Athlete Space is a free AI coach that replans your week

Its founder ran a 2:29 marathon from a build that lost 24 miles to a nursery bug and four days to travel, with every change explained. Read the full post at Indie App Spotlight: Athlete Space is a free AI coach that replans your week . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

UK· 16h ago

Indie App Spotlight: VMAX running plans come from a coach, not AI

More than 900 variations across 14 programmes were prewritten over three years, and sessions get easier or harder depending on how each week goes. Read the full post at Indie App Spotlight: VMAX running plans come from a coach, not AI . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

· 1d ago

Altra’s Vanish Tempo 2 is Making Me Question Everything I Know About Shoes

I started in the running industry two decades ago. Brief aside: that is a terrifying thing to put into print. At any rate, the footwear industry had largely settled upon the same basic framework for all of their shoes. There were primary cushioning systems, which were some type of blend of EVA…

UK· 1d ago

QUICK READ: Xert lets you pick your hard and easy days

Tuesday's club chain gang can now stay as your interval session while the plan builds around it, and your Fitness Signature rises as you follow the plan. Read the full post at QUICK READ: Xert lets you pick your hard and easy days . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

UK· 1d ago

I scanned my feet to order personalized FitX 01 running shoes

i This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more I’ve just done something I’ve never had to do when buying running shoes before. Instead of picking a size, I stood barefoot on a sheet of paper and used my phone to scan both feet from a bunch of…

video · 1d ago

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 | Video Review

Videos Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 | Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Just in time for the Berlin Marathon this year, the Adidas Adizero Pro 5 brings a substantial update to the…

video · 1d ago

Between 2 Shoes | Asics Sonicblast 2 vs. Saucony Endorphin Speed 6

Videos Between 2 Shoes | Asics Sonicblast 2 vs. Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoes Thomas and Meg dissect these two similarly priced up-tempo trainers on this episode…

video · 1d ago

Between 2 Shoes | Adidas Hyperboost Run vs Adidas Hyperboost Edge

Videos Between 2 Shoes | Adidas Hyperboost Run vs Adidas Hyperboost Edge We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoes Thomas and Karl pin the two Hyperboost siblings head to head. Both these shoes use the…

video · 1d ago

Nike Alphafly 4 Video Review

Videos Nike Alphafly 4 Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Thomas and Meg review the Nike Alphafly 4, the latest update to Meg's all-time favorite marathon racer. The Alphafly 4…

review · 1d ago

K-Swiss Echo Soft: Quick Evaluation (2026)

Growing up in the running world, I knew K-Swiss primarily as a triathlon/ironman racing shoe company. Models like the K-Ona, Kwicky-Blade Light and the K-Ruuz were popular in the pre-super shoe era for those wanting lightweight, racing shoes with uppers made for sockless running. Long before…

video · 1d ago

Adidas Hyperboost Run | Video Review

Videos Adidas Hyperboost Run | Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Thomas and Karl review the Adidas Hyperboost Run. This daily trainer features a slightly reworked Primeweave upper…

video · 1d ago

Between 2 Shoes | Mount to Coast M1 vs. Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Videos Between 2 Shoes | Mount to Coast M1 vs. Kiprun Kipsummit Max We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. ▶️ [Video review slot: paste the YouTube link in the Page blocks panel.] About the Shoes The Mount to Coast M1 and Kiprun…

video · 1d ago

Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo | Video Review

Videos Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Evo | Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Adidas Terrex continues to bring innovation to the trail running space. Their newest racer, the…

study · 1d ago

Gyms Are Overlooking a $24B Market for Inclusive Fitness, White Paper Finds

New research from Pulse Fitness, which makes inclusive fitness equipment, suggests people with disabilities are a massively underserved market for gym operators People with disabilities represent a sizable but underserved market for the fitness industry, with accessibility barriers potentially…

· 1d ago

Shoe Gallery's Adizero Evo SL keeps summer warmth for just a bit longer

Run Culture Shoe Gallery's Adizero Evo SL keeps summer warmth for just a bit longer What You Need To Know The What A collaborative Adizero Evo SL colorway in partnership with Shoe Gallery Key Details Lightstrike Pro midsole, Continental Rubber outsole, breathable upper Price and Availability $150…

· 1d ago

Levl Launches New Strength Machine That Promises More Muscle in Less Time

Levl’s isokinetic resistance machine promises full-body strength sessions in 10 to 12 minutes, entering a fraught post-pandemic home fitness market where design and data have become the new battlegrounds Levl Strength is selling the one thing most home gyms can’t: time. The new performance and…

· 1d ago

These are the trail running poles that keep us powering up mountains

General Running These are the trail running poles that keep us powering up mountains We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. What You Need To Know The What Our top picks for trekking poles Key Details Options with different grips…

UK· 1d ago

Garmin’s Waze bike alerts: 5 problems

Drivers now get a warning when a LiveTrack rider is nearby, free and worldwide. The catch is lag through four hops, one navigation app, and only one brand of rider showing up. Read the full post at Garmin’s Waze bike alerts: 5 problems . the5krunner is an independent endurance sports technology…

· 1d ago

CityPickle Boca Sets November 18 Opening for 100,000-Square-Foot Club

The Boca Raton destination will combine 25 pickleball and padel courts with recovery amenities, coworking space and dining CityPickle Boca is set to open Nov. 18 in Boca Raton, Florida, bringing pickleball, padel and wellness amenities together in a 100,000-square-foot club designed to give members…

· 1d ago

24 Hour Fitness Upgrades Bay Area Clubs, Circles 2027 for Next Growth Spurt

Enhancements include bigger strength training floors, recovery suites and reformer Pilates as founder Mark Mastrov makes progress on his vision for the operator after requiring it earlier this year 24 Hour Fitness wants you to stick around after the last set. The chain has completed a…

· 1d ago

How AXLE Took the the Guesswork Out of JETSET Pilates Franchisee Marketing

With hundreds of franchisees to support, JETSET Pilates is leveraging AXLE to balance marketing consistency with the flexibility owners need to succeed At JETSET Pilates, every movement requires precision, a certain level of control and purpose. Now with a growing franchise network branching out…

· 1d ago

The Next Fitness Revolution Could Be Happening While You Sleep

Sleep is becoming an essential part of the fitness conversation. By turning nighttime data into actionable insights, Garmin helps consumers understand their sleep needs, recovery and how nighttime habits and daytime performance relate. The next frontier in fitness may have less to do with…

podcast · 1h ago

2987: How to Lose Weight on a GLP-1 and Keep Your Muscle

MAPS Black Friday Sale: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: BLACKFRIDAY for 60% off all MAPS programs, MODs, bundles and guides. Every purchase this month enters you into the biggest giveaway we've ever done, including PRX squat racks, a Joovv panel, Eight Sleep, a 3-day Park City wellness…

explainer · 6h ago

When Should You Switch Exercises?

You’ve been doing the same exercise for a few weeks. At first, everything was moving. Ten reps became eleven. Eleven became twelve. You added some weight and started climbing again. Then it stopped. - Last week: ten reps. - This week: ten reps. - The week before that: ten reps. So you start…

studyin animals · 1d ago

Piezo1 Responsiveness in Muscle Afferents and Mechanoreflex in Diabetic Rats

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Abnormal mechanoreflex function from skeletal muscle significantly contributes to the heightened circulatory response during exercise in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We hypothesized that the abnormal…

opinion · 8h ago

My sleep routine is four steps, only 1 app

Lights down, shower, no inbox, then a sleep meditation: that routine has done more for me than any app. However I do really like Balance for the vibe shift/wind-down ambiance submitted by /u/jekardo [link] [comments]

studymeta-analysis UK· 2d ago

Longitudinal loss of skeletal muscle mass during systemic cancer treatment as prognostic indicator for overall survival: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Loss of skeletal muscle mass (SMM) during systemic anticancer treatment is common, but its prognostic significance across cancer types and treatment modalities has not been systematically quantified. This study aimed to review the literature and perform a meta-analysis exploring the association…

UK· 2d ago

Best treadmill – KICKR RUN wins if it fits your home

Wahoo KICKR RUN is the best treadmill to run on, but it needs 241 cm of ceiling for a 180 cm runner and its own circuit. A $1,999 Horizon suits most runners, NoblePro is the Runna pick, and every price band has a pick with owner faults listed. Read the full post at Best treadmill – KICKR RUN wins…

· 11h ago

The Best Way to Do the Barbell Deadlift with Proper Form

Table of Contents + Instructions Expert Tips Workout Programming Mike's Take Barbell Deadlift Alternatives 3 Barbell Deadlift Workouts Muscles Worked by the Barbell Deadlift More Back and Leg Exercises Instructions Load the bar with plates and position your feet slightly narrower than…

· 2d ago

We Noticed: Taylor Knibb Outsprinted at World Cup Race, Florida Follow and More

Photo: World Triathlon It was hard to believe just how well Taylor Knibb raced this fall – 70.3 world title, 13th at the UCI World Championships Time Trial, the win in Kona. If all that wasn’t enough to prove just how talented the American is, though, on the weekend she “lost” in a sprint to…

video · 2d ago

Mizuno Sky Prime Video Review

Videos Mizuno Sky Prime Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Thomas and Meg review the Mizuno Sky Prime, a recovery shoe featuring a knit upper with a gusseted knit tongue, a dual-foam…

video · 2d ago

ASICS Gel Slowcush Video Review

Videos ASICS Gel Slowcush Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Thomas and Meg review the ASICS Gel Slowcush, a recovery shoe featuring an engineered mesh upper with a gusseted knit…

video · 2d ago

Craft Atmosfär 1 Video Review

Videos Craft Atmosfär 1 Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Thomas and Meg review the Craft Atmosfär 1. This max cushion trainer developed in collaboration with Tommy Rivs features a…

video · 2d ago

Inov8 Trailfly Pro | Video Review

Videos Inov8 Trailfly Pro | Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Inov8’s new race day option boasts a lot of promise with a TPEE midsole, Graphene Grip outsole, ripstop upper, and a…

video · 2d ago

ASICS Sonicblast 2 | Video Review

Videos ASICS Sonicblast 2 | Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoes Thomas and Meg review the ASICS Sonicblast 2, an uptempo shoe featuring a single-layer engineered mesh upper, a…

· 2d ago

Police Investigate After 25 Half-Marathon Runners Seek Medical Care

(MedPage Today) -- Police in California are investigating after at least two dozen participants in the Santa Barbara Half Marathon ended up at the hospital on Sunday. The Santa Barbara Police Department said in a statement it opened an investigation...

video · 2d ago

Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 | Video Review

Videos Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 | Video Review We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Watch The Review About the Shoe Thomas and Meg review the Saucony Endorphin Speed 6, an uptempo shoe featuring a single-layer jacquard mesh…