Trending Fitness Tech

The tech and fitness industries are continuously growing and evolving. As they come together, we see new trends constantly emerging. Let’s break down the current trends and explore the benefits they can bring to your current fitness routine. Wearable Tech From watches and rings to bands and smart clothing, wearable fitness tech is gaining popularity and continues to expand and improve. Watches and wristbands remain the most common form, providing numerous metrics with quick and easy access and syncing. Many are used for monitoring steps, pace, intensity, and heart rate. Ring trackers offer more generalized health and sleep tracking, which may be preferred by those who dislike wrist trackers or prefer a minimalist design for sleeping and daily activities. Arm bands and chest straps typically provide the most accurate heart rate metrics and are often preferred by athletes. Finally, the [...]

The Power of Group Fitness: How Exercising with Others Keeps You Motivated

Regular exercise is one of the best things we can do for our health, but staying motivated and turning it into a life-long habit is often challenging for most of us. Research has shown that group fitness or having a workout buddy can help you stay on track. Let’s explore the benefits we can experience when we exercise with others. More Than Exercise A workout buddy brings more than just motivation for activity. A research study highlighted by the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine1 found that “participation in regular group fitness classes led to a statistically significant decrease in perceived stress and an increase in physical, mental, and emotional QOL (quality of life) compared with exercising regularly on one's own or not engaging in regular exercise.” Exercising with others fosters conversation, encouragement, and teamwork toward a common goal, which can help [...]