Study Shows Fitbit Heart Rate Devices Accurately Track Light, REM and Deep Sleep Stages

Analysis of over 4 billion nights of Fitbit sleep data supports scientific theories that sleeping 7+ hours can positively affect sleep quality. Fitbit, one of the leaders in connected health and fitness wearables, has validated the ability of wrist-worn trackers that incorporate movement and cardiac sensors, like Fitbit Alta HR™, Fitbit Blaze™ and Fitbit Charge 2™, to … Read more

Asics launches FlyteFoam Fast Series of Running shoes

ASICS, the renowned global sports brand, has launched the FlyteFoam Fast Series – NOOSA FF, GEL-DS TRAINER 22 and a color-updated DynaFlyte, to bring the FlyteFoam experience to runners who want to feel faster. Powered by ASICS’ patented FlyteFoam midsole technology, the FlyteFoam Fast Series caters to runners across a broad range foot types and … Read more

Regular aerobic exercise linked to reduced aging

While the benefits of regular exercise are numerous for both physical and mental wellbeing, a little were known about how it can also help reduce the effects of ageing. Researchers at CellPress have come out with a study that supports the anti-ageing benefits of regular aerobic interval exercise such as walking and cycling. The study has found that … Read more

Leading Freerunner, Jason Paul graces the 33rd International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival

For the first time in its 33-year history, the world’s largest ice city was the playground for one of the planet’s leading freerunners. Jason Paul travelled to the North of China in January to reinterpret his sport in a completely new way. The 23-year-old German from Frankfurt brought fascinating images: freerunning on ice – Freezerunning!  … Read more