Google Fit Developer Challenge

Google launches Fit Developer Challenge

The search giant is offering a number of incentives for developers looking to add Google's fitness tracking capabilities to their existing and apps.
Arki is a digital walking coach

Arki is a digital walking coach

The wrist-worn device is a walking coach that analyzes walking posture and helps user to walk healthy, by tracking body balance and user's daily activities.
Glooko MeterSync Blue

Glooko adds integration with activity trackers

The company will include activity, weight and blood pressure data from a number of fitness trackers into its diabetes remote monitoring platform.
FitLinxx AmpStrip

FitLinxx AmpStrip joins the consumer fitness tracking market

Using hypoallergenicdical-grade adhesives, it sticks to the user's torso to automatically and continuously track heart rate, activity, respiration and more.
Codoon raises $30M for its smart fitness devices

China’s Codoon raises $30M for its smart fitness devices

The company will use the money to launch new products, and add various social elements to its mobile apps to incentivize users' exercise.
Elvie is a vagina fitness tracker of sorts

Elvie is a vagina fitness tracker of sorts

The solution is made to help women keep pelvic-floor muscles in good shape; it combines an insertable, sensor-packed device and an accompany mobile app.
Jawbone Up3 and Up Move

Jawbone unveils high-end Up3 and affordable Up Move fitness trackers

The former supersedes the current Up24 fitness band, adding new features and capabilities to the mix, while the latter provides fitness tracking for the masses.
KiQplans

Fitbug brings modern mobile fitness to a Target near you

Designed to work with leading activity trackers, smartphones and watches, every KiQplan is delivered as an interactive coach to help people reach their goals.
RunKeeper 5.0 for iOS adds indoor exercise support

RunKeeper 5.0 for iOS adds indoor exercise support

Initially available for iPhone users -- with Android app launching within a week -- the new Stopwatch Mode is used to add indoor exercise to the mix.
Strava

Strava secures $18.5M to create Facebook for athletes

Sequoia Capital led this most recent round with participation of existing investors, including Madrone Capital Partners and Sigma West.