Fitness

A study from Stanford University has delivered the most thorough investigation into a human body’s molecular response to exercise ever conducted. The research points to a future blood test that could objectively measure a person’s general fitness.

If you find existing fitness trackers a little plain and ordinary in their design, the new Amazfit X might be for you. It features a futuristic-looking curved touchscreen that wraps around your wrist, and a metal case for extra durability and polish.

Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable brands in health and fitness wearables, and it just launched its first new hardware product for more than six months: the GPS-enabled, Spotify-ready Fitbit Charge 4.

Wearables continue to get smaller, cheaper, and more capable, and the latest to enter the fray is the Wyze Band. For a mere US$25 you get just about everything you could want from a compact fitness tracker.

New research is suggesting upping the tempo of the music you listen to while exercising can not only make the exercise seem easier, but actually raise your heart rate and increase the benefits of physical training.

The Amazfit Studio aims to bring the gym experience into your home, complete with a high-end treadmill, big screen, sound system and even motion tracking to make sure your yoga poses are on the money.

Google has made some plays in the wearable space. Now it is moving beyond the software side of things in a big way, announcing a new deal with Fitbit that will see it acquire the fitness tracking company for US$2.1 billion.

Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure is an adventure game for the Switch played with a motion-sensing resistance ring and a controller strapped to your leg.

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a computer vision system that identifies and tracks gym exercises.

Wahoo Fitness' fully-customizable Kickr Bike stationary bicycle is designed to emulate your regular bike.

Garmin just launched the fēnix 6 range for serious explorers and athletes, with a few notable improvements over what's gone before.

It looks like a fitness tracker, acts like a smartwatch, yet has has no buttons or screen. It also plays audio when you touch your finger to your ear and is gesture and voice-controlled. It's called Get and its creators think it could change the way we connect with each other and our information.