Fitness

Gradient Fitness Wobble Board Review

Ella Castle 23 hours ago

If you want to strengthen your core, improve your balance, and work out from home — all in front of a good TV show — look no further than the Gradient Fitness Wobble Board ($30). I’ve had this piece of exercise equipment for the past two years, and it remains one of my favorites because of its versatility, easy storage, and core targeting.

The Gradient Fitness Wobble Board is a wooden circle with antislip material over a half-sphere. The simplest way to use it is to stand with your feet on either side of the board — close to the

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11 Fitness Instagram Accounts If Working Out Is Your Self-Care

Ella Castle 2 days ago

Probably more than ever, we’re attached to our phones—refreshing feeds, sharing links, and scrolling through the latest posts to stay up-to-date.

Whatever app we’re on, it’s hard to escape the current news cycle and election stress that’s constantly in our faces. The stress can pervade into other parts of life, like work, relationships, and even our workouts—something many of us rely on during more “normal” times, much less now, as a stress reliever.

That’s why it can be helpful to give your phone a time-out on the constant news refresh, and instead take a break with a virtual palate cleanser:

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Review of Chris Hemsworth’s Fitness App, Centr

Ella Castle 3 days ago

In the fitness world, 2020 will probably be known as the year everyone discovered working out in their living rooms. As gyms shuttered due to the pandemic and at-home exercise gear sold out across the world, there was a predictable rise in at-home bodyweight workouts. But working out is hard — at least I think so. Honestly, I suck at it. I lack the motivation to get sweaty without a trainer there to catch me when I’m slacking, and without the financial accountability of a gym membership, I struggle to pull on my workout clothes and move my body.

It

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How to Tell Which Fitness Influencers Are Worth Trusting

Ella Castle 4 days ago

Fitness Instagram, like every other place or population on earth, contains multitudes. There are athletes working their butts off, coaches promoting their business, models making a living. Not all of these people are legitimate fitness professionals, so if you look to Insta or YouTube for workout advice you need to ask yourself a few questions.



fitness models flexing

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fitness models flexing

What is this person implying but not saying?

The number one lie of many fitness influencers is one they leave unsaid: It is the implication that whatever I am selling will get you the

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The new Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker is on sale for $35

Ella Castle 6 days ago

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The Amazfit Band 5 is slim, capable and affordable, and it lets you choose between dozens of slick faces.


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This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2020, CNET’s gift picks with expert advice, reviews and recommendations for the latest tech gifts for you and your family.

Looking for a budget fitness band to slap on your wrist? The new Amazfit Band 5 deserves careful consideration, and not just because it’s only $50. It’s because for a limited time, and while supplies last, the Amazfit Band 5 is on sale for just $35. That’s from Amazfit

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Dubai Fitness Challenge, COVID-19 and IPL in UAE

Ella Castle 7 days ago

UAE: Health and well-being activities

The weather is so pleasing, and the temperatures have dropped (“Complete guide of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020”, Gulf News, November 01). We all love to reconnect with our childhood, feel free, and now the Dubai Government’s initiative – fitness challenge is something to be a part of. The events, the camaraderie, and the feeling of being fit is something we all need. So let’s make the best of these opportunities, especially when the weather is on our side. I remember reading a quote: ‘Fitness first begins in the mind, then in the gym.’

Meanwhile, we

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Sweets, dry fruits are out; therapy, fitness trackers are in as Diwali gifts at India Inc amid WFH

Ella Castle 1 week ago



a person sitting at a desk in front of a laptop: Sweets, dry fruits are out; therapy, fitness trackers are in as Diwali gifts at India Inc amid WFH

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Sweets, dry fruits are out; therapy, fitness trackers are in as Diwali gifts at India Inc amid WFH

The shift to work-from-home amid the Covid-19 outbreak has changed the type of gifts companies are handing out this Diwali. The emphasis is on personalised products, in a stark shift from the typical sweets and dry fruits that are handed out every year.

The gifts includes products needed to effectively work from home, including web cameras and headphones, as also wellness and health-related products, since employees are mostly at home.

At edtech firm upGrad, there are no gifts for

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Timex launches first fashion fitness band in India, price starts at Rs 4495

Ella Castle 1 week ago



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Watch manufacturer Timex had unveiled its new range of fitness bands in India. The company on Tuesday released its first fashion fitness band. Timex had previously rolled out many fitness bands and smartwatches in the budget segment but this time it has taken cognizance of the style-conscious buyers. The new range of fitness bands by Timex comes with a stainless steel mesh band as well as a silicone strap.

Talking about the launch of fitness bands by Timex, Ajay Dhyani, Head- Marketing and E-Commerce, Timex Group said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever fitness band in

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Fitbit Sale November 2020: $99 Charge 4 Fitness Tracker Deal on Amazon

Ella Castle 1 week ago


Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

If you’ve been looking to add a solid fitness tracker to your daily routine, you’ll want to take advantage of this surprise Amazon Fitbit deal, which gets you the all-new Fitbit Charge 4 for just $99. That’s a massive $50 off its regular price of $149.95 and the first time the best-selling activity tracker has been discounted since it came out this spring (the same deal is also

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How does Disha Patani maintain her fitness and perfect body? Workout tips

Ella Castle 2 weeks ago



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It is no secret that Disha Patani has a reputation for being a fitness freak. She regularly posts her workout routines on Instagram and shares a glimpse of her fit body every now and then. It is proof of the fact that she exercises frequently and owing to that, has achieved immense flexibility.

With winter setting in, here’s some inspiration from Disha Patani to get you out of bed and start working out for a healthier body and mind.

DISHA FLAUNTING HER ABS

Disha recently shared a photo of herself in athleisure, which showed her toned abs. She captioned it

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These 4 Pieces of High-End Fitness Equipment Are Better Than Anything at the Gym

Ella Castle 2 weeks ago

Since the coronavirus pandemic shut down gyms in March, most of us have been scrambling for new ways to exercise and stay healthy. Luckily, setting up a home gym isn’t as hard (or as space-consuming) as it once was. This is largely thanks to the best high-end fitness equipment we’ve ever had access to.

But what is “high-end fitness equipment” anyway? Essentially, we’re talking about premium, all-in-one workout stations that can fit in most houses or apartments. This could take the form of a fitness mirror, connected stationary bike or connected treadmill. The best high-end fitness equipment also delivers access

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Affordable Smart Fitness Activity Tracker is Here

Ella Castle 2 weeks ago

How Does KoreTrak Work?

KoreTrak uses your phone’s GPS to track location, movement, and activity. You connect KoreTrak to your phone via Bluetooth, and KoreTrak uses your phone’s GPS sensor to track location data.
KoreTrak uses your phone’s GPS to track location, movement, and activity. You connect KoreTrak to your phone via Bluetooth, and KoreTrak uses your phone’s GPS sensor to track location data.
KoreTrak uses your phone’s GPS to track location, movement, and activity. You connect KoreTrak to your phone via Bluetooth, and KoreTrak uses your phone’s GPS sensor to track location data.

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This Fitness Tracker that can help people lose weight and get in shape.
This Fitness Tracker that can help people lose weight and get in shape.
This Fitness Tracker that can help people lose weight and get in shape.

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Amazon Prime Day fitness deals: the best offers still available

Ella Castle 2 weeks ago

Amazon Prime Day is over for another year, but there are still a couple of deals remaining on fitness trackers. These special prices could end at any time, so move fast to grab one while you still can.

Don’t worry if you’ve missed out on the running watch or activity tracker you wanted, though. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are only weeks away, and we’re sure to see even more discounts on devices from all the big brands. We’ll be scouring the major retailers throughout the Black Friday period for the best deals.

The best Amazon Prime Day fitness deals

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JAXJOX, the Leading Fitness Technology Company, Raises $10M in Series A Funding

Ella Castle 3 weeks ago

SEATTLE, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — JAXJOX, the global fitness technology company known for its innovative workout equipment and platform, today announced a $10M series A round of funding with investors including Dowgate Capital Ltd. and entrepreneur Nigel Wray, bringing total funding raised to date $17M. The funding assisted in the research and development of the highly anticipated JAXJOX InteractiveStudio, which will ship to customers later this year, as well as global retail expansion. The InteractiveStudio is the first fitness platform to combine connected strength-training equipment with live and on-demand content, enabling users to track their own

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Artificial Intelligence in Fitness Is Upgrading Home Workouts

Ella Castle 3 weeks ago

Historically, to get the most individualized attention and assistance with your fitness regimen, you needed to turn to (and shell out for) a personal trainer. But times are a-changin’. Now, advancements in artificial intelligence (A.I.) are bringing that same sort of feedback-based personalization to the digital fitness space, making the experience of having a personal trainer more accessible than ever for those without bottomless pocketbooks or gym memberships.

Back in 2017, market research done by ReportLinker estimated that the global digital fitness industry would grow 33 percent to reach $27.4 billion by 2022, and—judging by the mega boom of

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How will fitness studios and outdoor workouts survive Covid-19 during the winter?

Ella Castle 3 weeks ago

In the shadow of the Vessel, the sky-scraping copper honeycomb structure in New York City’s Hudson Yards, is a huge tent full of bikes that go nowhere. In the parking lot of the Beverly Center, the famed Los Angeles shopping center, there’s a blocked-off section peppered with treadmills and benches. And this summer, the Southampton Arts Center’s west lawn was transformed into a dance-workout space.

These outdoor gyms are the new normal of group fitness.

Because companies like SoulCycle, Barry’s, and the up-and-coming dance-inspired workout FORWARD__Space haven’t been allowed to reopen in major cities like New York and Los Angeles,

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Fitness Influencers, Please Don’t Spread COVID-19 Misinformation on Social Media

Ella Castle 3 weeks ago

My fellow fitness instructors, trainers, coaches, and influencers:

I beg you, please, for the love of the people’s health, do not use your platform to spread misinformation about COVID-19. Really, please. As someone who spent eight years getting a master’s and a Ph.D. in public health (partially focused on health communication), some of the posts and comments I have seen floating around the ’gram from fitness or yoga accounts, quite frankly, terrify me—like that people are blowing the virus out of proportion, or that it’s not actually that big of a deal. All things that we’ve also heard from our

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This Smart Home Gym Is The Future Of Fitness

Ella Castle 3 weeks ago

JaxJox, which makes a smart personalized home gym that uses AI to track and improve your performance and give you a wellness score, just scored itself. The Seattle-based fit tech company announced today that it has raised $10 million to bring its JaxJox “interactive fitness studio” to market.

The company also announced an exclusive retail partnership with Best Buy, and customers can get the fitness studio installed by Best Buy’s Geek Squad.

The system consists of a 43” touchscreen TV that can display fitness classes as well as data about your performance. The screen

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Best High-End Fitness Equipment for a Luxury Home Gym (2020)

Ella Castle 3 weeks ago


Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

Since the coronavirus pandemic shut down gyms in March, most of us have been scrambling for new ways to exercise and stay healthy. Luckily, setting up a home gym isn’t as hard (or as space-consuming) as it once was. This is largely thanks to the best high-end fitness equipment we’ve ever had access to.

But what is “high-end fitness equipment” anyway? Essentially, we’re talking about premium, all-in-one workout

… Read More

Senior Health & Fitness Day is Tomorrow

Ella Castle 4 weeks ago

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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www.tgfymca.org (The Gateway Family YMCA )

The Gateway Family YMCA and Shaping Eastern Union County will join an estimated 1,000 local groups nationwide to celebrate the 27th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD) on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The YMCA is offering free virtual programs with registration available at

In addition to National Senior Health and Fitness Day events, The Gateway Family YMCA has been providing virtual chronic disease self-management programs free to the local community throughout the global pandemic. Interested

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