Apple Fitness+ gets audio walking experience – Time to Walk
Episodes feature personal stories, photos, and music from influential people to inspire Apple Watch users to walk more.
Apple Fitness+ launches on December 14
The service promises studio-style workouts while incorporating workout metrics from Apple Watch for a personalized and immersive experience.
Peloton launches new connected fitness gear
The new Bike+ and Tread promise to deliver more ways for people to access and enjoy world-class at-home fitness.
Fitbit’s Premium service to deliver personalized guidance
Premium will start rolling out in September 2019 at $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. It will be available in English in 17 countries via the Fitbit app.
Singapore, Fitbit team-up over a nationwide public health program
This is Fitbit's first major integration of a digital health platform and wearables into a national public health program globally.
Fitness platform Aaptiv adds personalized coach service
The new, AI-powered service will provide Aaptiv members with a personalized coaching plan that incorporates fitness, mindfulness, and healthy habits.
MINDBODY acquires FitMetrix to add performance tracking to its wellness platform
FitMetrix enables fitness studios and health clubs to integrate digital performance tracking into their locations across several class and equipment types.
ASICS Studio is an audio app that brings the fitness-class experience to users
The experience features trainer-led audio, curated playlists, and visual cues to help users keep their bodies moving and heads in the game.
Adidas closes down its fitness wearables division
The company aims to consolidate its digital offering and leave just Runtastic and Adidas' shopping app.
Study: Fitbit doesn’t help teens exercise more
The eight-week-long study was looking to investigate whether fitness wearables could encourage young teenagers to take more exercise.