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Global virtual fitness expands during pandemic, expected to reach $44.7B by 2026: report

October 1, 2020

Peloton CEO John Foley on his company’s success amid the coronavirus outbreak and the future of the at-home fitness industry.

Virtual fitness is having a moment, according to a new report.

A recent analysis by market research firm Report Ocean has found that the online fitness market is expected to reach $44.7 billion globally by 2026, compared to $6 billion globally last year.

Before the coronavirus, online workouts were already gaining in popularity as a way to accommodate busy lifestyles among a growing number of “fitness-conscious people,” a press release about the report said.

However, even more people turned to online fitness classes when brick-and-mortar gyms were forced to temporarily close during the pandemic.

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According to the report, it is likely that even after life gets back to normal, people will stick with virtual workouts because “they

Try This Fix for watchOS 7’s Fitness and Battery Bugs

October 1, 2020

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We never said updating to a new operating system was a perfect process. In fact, you can do everything right and still run into issues on your otherwise benign smartphone, tablet, or watch. Make all the backups in the world, and you could still encounter bugs or mystifying problems when you update your OS—and there might be no going back.

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At least, that’s what’s happening to an unknown number of Apple Watch owners who reported some quirky issues after updating to iOS 14 and, subsequently, watchOS 7. These range from the annoying, like an Apple Watch failing to record your outdoor workout with the GPS, to the problematic, like an Apple Watch suffering reduced battery life for no obvious reason.

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Apple has published a laundry list of potential issues, which is worth reading if your Apple Watch

11 virtual fitness companies vying to compete with Peloton’s winning membership model and cash in on the at-home exercise boom

October 1, 2020

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On-demand and virtual fitness has never been more popular, as the pandemic drastically changes the way Americans stay fit.
While Peloton continues to dominate the at-home fitness market, several digital fitness programs — both new and existing — are looking to cash in on the on-demand exercise boom.
We took a closer look at 11 of the most popular virtual fitness membership programs.
Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.

Gone are the days of traditional gym memberships, as Americans enter the era of the virtual, at-home fitness movement buoyed by the pandemic.

On-demand fitness platforms have never been so popular, nor so ubiquitous. Though digital fitness has been on the rise in recent years, the coronavirus outbreak has put fledgling virtual companies on the map while prompting the rise of a slew of new platforms designed to help Americans stay fit while cooped up at home.

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11 virtual fitness brands vying to compete with Peloton amid pandemic

October 1, 2020

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On-demand and virtual fitness has never been more popular, as the pandemic drastically changes the way Americans stay fit.
While Peloton continues to dominate the at-home fitness market, several digital fitness programs — both new and existing — are looking to cash in on the on-demand exercise boom.
We took a closer look at 11 of the most popular virtual fitness membership programs.
Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.

Gone are the days of traditional gym memberships, as Americans enter the era of the virtual, at-home fitness movement buoyed by the pandemic.

On-demand fitness platforms have never been so popular, nor so ubiquitous. Though digital fitness has been on the rise in recent years, the coronavirus outbreak has put fledgling virtual companies on the map while prompting the rise of a slew of new platforms designed to help Americans stay fit while cooped up at home.

These programs vary

Fitness events happening in Houston include Core Focused Yoga and Run in The Park

October 1, 2020

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California Fitness Chain Explores Options to Ease Debt After Virus Shuts Gyms

October 1, 2020

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(Bloomberg) — In-Shape Health Clubs is exploring strategic options including a debt restructuring, raising capital or a potential sale as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on gym operators, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

A person disinfects dumbbells at a gym.

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A person disinfects dumbbells at a gym.

The California fitness chain, which laid off the majority of its employees in March, is working with an adviser as it considers alternatives after the coronavirus caused it to shut more than 60 locations, said one of the people. They asked not to be identified because the talks are private.

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The company, which has been reopening some of its fitness centers, has been owned since 2013 by Fremont Private Holdings, an arm of the San Francisco-based private investment office for the Bechtel family, and Pulse Equity Partners LLC.

Representatives for In-Shape and Pulse declined to comment, while a Fremont representative didn’t

Women’s FA Cup: Manchester City check Rose Lavelle fitness before Arsenal tie

September 30, 2020

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Date: Thursday, 1 October Kick-off: 19:15 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and online from 19:00

Holders Manchester City are monitoring Rose Lavelle’s improving fitness before Thursday’s Women’s FA Cup semi-final against 14-time winners Arsenal.

Whoever goes through will face Everton at Wembley on 1 November after the Toffees beat Birmingham City 3-0.

United States midfielder Lavelle has yet to play for Man City since arriving in August with a minor ankle injury.

But manager Gareth Taylor hopes to give a debut “over the next couple of games” to the 25-year-old World Cup winner.

“Rose has been training hard,” said Taylor. “What we’re trying to do with her is just make sure she’s ready.

“She’s been really keen to get back in. It’s just been a case of keeping the reins on her

Buying Guide: This fitness smartwatch is an affordable alternative to Fitbit | Home & Garden

September 30, 2020

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If you’re looking for an easy way to track your heart rate, sleep, and daily activity, smartwatches can track everything for you. But with Fitbit watches priced at around $150, they’re not the most affordable fitness tracking solution. That’s where this fitness tracking smartwatch by Amazfit comes in.

Track Your Health

Amazfit’s Bip smartwatch can help you track your health in many of the same ways a Fitbit can. The heart rate monitor and built-in GPS allow you to accurately track your steps, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep quality. You can also record multiple sports including running, cycling, and walking.

Stay in Touch

Like a Fitbit, this Bip smartwatch will notify you of calls or messages. You can also view notifications for multiple apps including Facebook,

Hazard must prove fitness before playing for Belgium

September 30, 2020

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Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Injury plagued Eden Hazard will have to play some football for Real Madrid in their next two games or will be left out of Belgium’s squad for their three internationals in October, coach Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday.

Hazard, 29, has yet to play this season as he has struggled with an ankle injury and faces a race to be fit for Real’s La Liga matches against Real Valladolid on Wednesday and at Levante on Sunday.

“If Eden gets onto the pitch at Real he will join us but if not, then he will stay and train individually in Madrid,” said Martinez as he named a 33-man squad for the trio of matches.

Belgium meet the Ivory Coast in Brussels on Oct. 8 in a friendly and then play England

Muskegon teachers lead K-8 bike club to promote fitness during online learning

September 30, 2020

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MUSKEGON, MI – Muskegon Public Schools is finding new ways to bring physical education to students while the district is online-only because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The district’s physical education teachers, with the help of local law enforcement, are leading a new bike riding club for K-8 students to ride safely through the Muskegon community. The daily program, which launched last week, begins and ends at one of the district’s four elementary schools Monday through Thursday.

“Our students love to be active,” said Jennifer Hammond, the district’s director of curriculum. “We often are confined by the four walls of the gymnasium for P.E., so this is just a lifelong skill of learning to love bike riding and knowing how to do it safely.”

Muskegon Public Schools started the school year online-only Aug. 26 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. But the district has found unique ways