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Hands-on with AVI: Comfortable activewear designed for pickleball players

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With pickleball being the fastest-growing sport in America for two consecutive years in a row, companies have begun to create clothing designed with pickleball players in mind. My pickleball partner and I have spent several hours on the court with AVI’s activewear, and there is a lot to love about what they are creating. Head below to learn more.

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This moody home gym has a ton of equipment, but lacks personality

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At Connect the Watts, we love looking at home gyms and seeing what types of equipment and design choices people make to optimize their space – it offers us a glimpse into the lives of other fitness-minded people. Today’s at-home gym setup offers plenty of five-star equipment, including a Peloton Bike and an Assault Fitness AssaultBike, but with the exception of the dumbbells, there is no color to be seen anywhere. Head below to learn more.

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Testing Fitness with Apple Vision Pro [video]

The Apple Vision Pro is shaping up to have huge potential in the world of computing and entertainment, but could it also hold up as a fitness device?

To find out, I’ve been putting through the works, with Peloton Classes, strength training, boxing, running, yoga, and more. Watch below to see how each of these fitness experiences hold up while having the Vision Pro strapped to your face.

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Aviron Go Rower review – has the Concept 2 met its match?

While there has been a ton of home rowers released in recent years, all of them have struggled to address the same question: why choose it over the Concept 2 rower which for many years has been considered to be the gold standard of rowers?

However, that question may have finally been answered with the recently released Aviron Go Rower. Not only does the design of the Aviron Go make rowing more accessible, looks better inside a home, is more stable when stored upright, and makes much less noise, but it is also much closer in price (currently $1,299) to the Concept 2 Rower than any other high-quality connected fitness rower.

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Save up to $100 on select best-selling items from Therabody’s Valentine’s Day Sale

Therabody, producer of the Theragun, has launched its Valentine’s Day Sale including hot and cold rings, mini massage guns, regular-sized massage guns, and recovery items. Free shipping on orders over $99. The Theragun Sense Percussion Massage Gun is now available for $249 and is a scientifically-proven massage gun that helps to relieve aches and pains while also improving sleep; additionally, the Sense Percussion Massage Gun is HSA/FSA eligfible, meaning you can apply for cost reimbursement. Head below for more details on Therabody’s Valentine’s Day Sale.

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5 ways to improve your relationship with alcohol in 2024

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With Dry January having come to a close, people are (literally) returning to their patterns of yesteryear which means reinstating the wine-with-dinners, the Friday happy hours, the beers-with-the-boys. However, with the continuous growth of the sober curious community and the explosion of mocktails on restaurant menus, people are questioning their relationship with alcohol and wanting to make healthier choices. Head below for five ways that you can improve your relationship with alcohol in 2024.

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Hands-on with 1More Fit Open Earbuds S50: A solid sound and a quality fit

I have been using my 1More Fit Open Earbuds for a week now in place of my second-generation Apple AirPods, and I have become strangely fond of these over-the-ear headphones (I didn’t expect to). The sound quality is solid, the fit is comfortable, and they charge quickly. Head below for more details on the 1More Fit Open Earbuds.

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Stanley Cup girlies are having a minor meltdown over lead concerns

If you have no idea what a Stanley “Quencher” Cup is – officially known as Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler – many would consider you lucky. The Stanley Cup craze has taken America by storm, and by America, I mean women of a certain age and demographic. Now, they are concerned with lead in their Stanley Cups. Head below to learn more.

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Nike Zoom LeBron 2 shoes are now 50% off, coming in at $106

For a limited time, Nike’s Zoom LeBron 2 shoes for men and women are now nearly half-off and are available for $106. Standard shipping applies – free shipping on over $50 for Nike members. In an homage to LeBron James, the Zoom LeBron 2 shoes are a callback to James’ earlier years on the court. Available in two colorways – navy and white or gold and white – these shoes will have you standing out whether you’re playing a game or running errands. Head below to learn more about Nike’s Zoom LeBron 2 shoes for men and women.

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