Tag: Health & Fitness
Personal training is losing its appeal, according to research – and AI apps could be to blame
On October 29, we reported that the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) had published the annual survey of its predicted top fitness trends for 2025. The research provides “valuable data for fitness professionals, business owners and exercise enthusiasts,” designed to “help inform critical business decisions and professional development plan”,…
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is brilliant, but it misses the mark in three key areas
I am more excited about the Samsung Galaxy Ring than any other recent new product from a big tech company. Surpassing my interest in the Apple Vision Pro as a product that people will actually find a purpose for, the Galaxy Ring has found a place in my daily routine…
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Xiaomi confirms two new wearables are coming, including a surprise Samsung contender
October is almost over, but XIaomi is planning to sneak not one, but two new wearable hardware releases out before Halloween. The company is only targeting China with the dynamic duo so far, but it’s quite likely the new models, the Smart Band 9 Pro and the Xiaomi Watch S4,…
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Apple is testing a new blood-sugar product, but it’s not the Apple Watch update we’ve been waiting for
A new report claims that Apple has secretly tested an app that could help customers with prediabetes manage their food, and make lifestyle changes that could one day help shape the company’s health software. We’ve been hearing reports for years that Apple has been trying to crack blood glucose monitoring…
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My favorite Apple Watch app for fitness tracking just got a big upgrade – here’s what’s new
Gentler Streak offers a more measured approach to fitness tracking The app has been updated to include sleep analysis and insights This should make it more of a health hub than a purely fitness-focused app Gentler Streak has long been one of the best fitness apps for iOS thanks to…
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Polar’s new Vantage M3 could be the ultimate sports companion
Polar, maker of some of the best running watch offerings on the market, has unveiled its brand new Vantage M3 smartwatch, the successor to its formidable multi-sport fitness companion. With the Vantage M3, Polar says it’s bringing “class-leading training and health features” to its mid-range watch for the first time.…
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