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With the most recent cold snap that’s hit much of the country, it’s crucial to know how to avoid frostbite while out and about in the cold winter weather. For many, exercise is the goal no matter the weather, but even those who are protecting themselves need to know the signs of frostbite. Head below for more details.

Walmart last week unveiled its Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness center at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. In an attempt to retain employees and persuade future employees, Walmart’s wellness center has fitness options for everyone. Head below for more details.

Peloton this week announced it would be expanding its Bike/Bike+ rental program into what its calling Peloton Rental Membership, which is a part of Peloton for Business, which will include Peloton Corporate Wellness Groups. Head below to learn more about what any of that actually means.

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, Amazfit announced the Helio Ring, which will enter a somewhat saturated smart ring market including Oura, McClear, Evie Ring, and others. Whereas other smart rings focus on sleep analysis, the Amazfit Helio Ring is designed with athletes in mind, honing in on mental and physical recovery. Head below to learn more about the Amazfit Helio Ring.

Peloton, in collaboration with the NBA, has announced a contest in which one lucky winner will not only be able to experience the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, but will also win a free Peloton Bike+. Head below to learn more.

Back in December, some Peloton Tread owners were experiencing an issue with their screens in which they were unable to turn them off. On its status page, Peloton acknowledged the issue and said they’d be sending a fix in January 2024, and that fix is starting to roll out to members. Head below for more details.

The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) officially kicks off tomorrow, but we are already getting glimpses of what tech companies are offering – or will soon offer – to consumers. Garmin’s new HRM-Fit is impressing quite a few people with its ability to easily clip onto a sports bra. Head below for more details.

In an attempt to drive accessibility and movement, Peloton today announced its partnership with TikTok to bring short-form videos and additional content to the social media platform. Head below for more details.

Even though he stepped down 10 years ago, lululemon founder Chip Wilson continues to have a whole lot of opinions about the company he helped to start. Speaking rather candidly with Forbes during a recent interview about diversity, equity, and inclusion – although not for the first time – Wilson had disparaging things to say about the athleisure juggernaut. Head below for more details.

In a statement made yesterday, Peloton announced they would no longer support the Quartz tablet, which comes with some earlier versions of the Peloton Bike. Head below for more details.

Peloton yesterday announced in a press release the appointment of Chris Bruzzo as a member of Peloton’s Board of Directors. With decades of experience, Peloton is hoping Bruzzo will bring a fresh perspective to their growth strategy. Head below for more details.

Insta360, the popular 360° camera for capturing action shots, is now compatible with Garmin and Apple Watches, allowing users to sync data to their camera footage. Keep reading below the fold for more details.

Yesterday on Instagram, Peloton Apparel announced that they would be offering more inclusive sizing with its latest Peloton x lululemon clothing drop. While some customers were pleased with the announcement, many were still upset. Head below the fold for more details.

Peloton – a leader in the connected fitness space – yesterday announced the hiring of their new chief marketing officer, Lauren Weinberg. Head below the fold for more details on Weinberg’s background.

Hydrow, maker of popular connected smart rowing machines, is reportedly in talks to buy Cityrow, its much smaller rival, “according to people with knowledge of the matter,” Bloomberg reports.

With just a week away from Black Friday, today we will be showcasing all of the best fitness and activewear finds. Headlining this weekend’s deals is the Amazon’s New Halo Fitness Tracker, Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch, Lululemon new markdowns, and much more. You will also want to be sure to check out the Peloton Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale here! Be sure to hit the jump to find all of that and more.

All of the best fitness and activewear finds of the week can be found right here. Headlining this weekend’s deals is the Echelon Smart Fitness Bike for $350 off at $850. The early Black Friday deals are also rolling in, including $250 off Tonal, adidas discounts and bargains from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Be sure to hit the jump to find all of that and more.

During a town hall today hosted by Club Industry, the new GM of Peloton Commercial (and CEO at Precor, which Peloton now owns), Rob Barker, briefly mentioned that French language classes were on their way to Peloton. No timeline or other details were provided, but given the company’s international growth goals and upcoming entry into Australia, is Peloton headed to France next?

There’s a new online fitness app jumping into the highly competitive connected fitness space: Kemtai. Kemtai promises to transform your laptop or desktop into an advanced, motion-tracking digital personal trainer, complete with real-time personalized feedback and guidance.

KrowdFit​, the enterprise cash-back wellness incentive program in the US and Canada, has released a rewards program for individuals. Unlike traditional wellness programs that focus on granting prize money for weight loss, KrowdFit rewards its users with cash every Monday for engaging in daily wellness activities, such as mindfulness, healthy sleep, steps, food logging, and physical activity.