Technology
Turn Your Phone Into a Fitness Coach
Ready to get outside this summer and get fit? Your smartphone’s hardware, its software and an app store full of programs can help lead the way. Here’s a guide on how to get the most […]
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Peloton’s Rapid Rise Is Threatened by Its Slow Delivery
“It’s like telling somebody you’re going to get a puppy and now you’re not,” Ms. Sinclair said. She gets frustrated now when she sees ads for Peloton and articles about the company’s founders and their […]
Technology
Confessions of a Virtual Reality Gym Rat
Unlike Peloton and its imitators, Supernatural has no live element. Classes are recorded, and though you can compare your stats with your friends on a leader board, you can’t compete with them in real time. […]
Technology
The Tech That Was Fixed in 2020 and the Tech That Still Needs Fixing
To put it lightly, 2020 was rough. More than ever, we turned to our personal tech this year to help find respite, stay healthy and remain connected with the people we care about. Video chat […]
Technology
Amazon Halo Review: The Fitness Gadget We Don’t Deserve or Need
I decided to record consistent body fat measurements for myself and a friend using the Halo, a Fitbit bathroom scale and a highly rated skin caliper. In November and December, I took early-morning measurements with […]
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Oculus Quest 2 Review: Solid V.R. Headset, but Few Games
A group of five boxers and I recently threw punches to upbeat music while an instructor egged us on. By the end of the 20-minute workout, I’d broken a sweat and my smartwatch showed my […]
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With Pandemic Keeping Them Apart, Runners Embrace Virtual Races
On a Friday evening in late June, three women in matching blue-and-white Hoka running shoes leaned over a starting line at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Ariz., each with one hand on their watches. After a […]