Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy S6 accessories to include health, fitness covers?

The Korean company's flagship smartphone for 2015 may have its special smart covers that can measure blood glucose levels, act as personal trainers.
Motion capture sportswear Tracky

Motion capture sportswear Tracky raising funds at Indiegogo

The sportswear uses motion capture technology that was earlier only used by elite athletes and research experts in sports labs.
Lift Digital

Lift Digital secures $1M to connect clients with personal trainers

The company allows a trainer to connect with a client for a personalized workout on an iPad or TV when the client can't make it to the gym.
Fitkat band

The Fitkat band relies on social support to change user’s habits

The device has a dedicated SOS button that sends out a distress signal to five social support contacts as defined within the Fitkat app.
ClassPass

ClassPass raises $40M Series B in a round led by General Catalyst and Thrive...

The new capital will be used to help the company further grow its fitness subscription service, and expand to new cities in the US and international markets.
UA Record

Under Armour Record health and fitness network unveiled

The service combines personal health data with activity tracking tools, connects it to digital community, and keeps everything in sync with user's fitness goals.
Endomondo iPhone app

Endomondo’s mobile apps updated to support New Year’s fitness resolutions

Commitments and Create a Challenge make sure users stay properly motivated towards their fitness goals; new features are now available on iOS and Android.
Atari Fit

Atari enters the mobile fitness market

The Atari Fit app motivates users with 150 exercise routines that unlock classic Atari games; it also integrates with popular fitness devices and services.
Fitbit's Charge HR, Surge

Fitbit’s Charge HR, Surge begin shipping

The former is a $150 smart band while the latter is a more powerful smart watch that can work even without a connected smartphone.
Sony SmartWatch 3

Sony beefs up its SmartWatch 3, opens-up Lifelog API and debuts a wearable running...

The watch got a steel link-strap, the API will allow developers to tune into Sony's platform, while runners got a brand new thing to try out.