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Bright future ahead for wearable fitness devices: report

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 15:45

If you're a fan of wearable sport and fitness sensor devices, you'll be glad to know the trend is only getting hotter. According to a report from research firm IMS Research, fitness sensors, running and cycling computers, and other sport trackers will hit 56.2 million global shipments in four years.

The rowing machine is having its moment

Agence France-PresseMay 12, 2013 07:00

The rowing machine, often considered retro and dull, is making a comeback in the most surprising fashion: the group fitness class. Dubbed the "hip, new king of cardio" by Details magazine, rowing machine classes have been taking off in gyms around the globe, including recent launches of Equinox's Shockwave rowing-based circuit training class in the US and Pure Gym's Pure Crew in the UK.

Musician takes to Los Angeles streets to drop pounds, get fit

Thomson ReutersFebruary 18, 2013 06:15

* Fitness buffs say brisk walking can do wonders for health * Using music to motivate, he encourages others to step out By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - People who believe a healthy lifestyle is expensive should speak to "Papa" Joe Aviance, a Los-Angeles musician who lost 250 pounds using the city's sidewalks as his treadmill, its parks as his gym and a discount store as his health food destination.

Reuters Odd News Summary

Thomson ReutersJanuary 29, 2013 17:16

Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Florida man's license restored as state drops fraud allegation MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida's Department of Motor Vehicles said on Tuesday it had lifted the suspension of a South Florida man's driving license after it accused him of fraud for adopting his wife's last name. "It was a mistake on our part," Florida DMV spokesperson Kirsten Olsen-Doolan said. "The suspension will be lifted." At Downsize Fitness gyms, the slender need not apply

Reuters Odd News Summary

Thomson ReutersJanuary 29, 2013 09:15

Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Florida man accused of fraud after name change in 'act of love' MIAMI (Reuters) - A newly married South Florida man who opted to take his wife's last name is fighting the state's Department of Motor Vehicles after it suspended his driving license on grounds of fraud. Real estate investor Lazaro Sopena offered to change his name following his 2011 marriage to Hanh Dinh in order to help his wife's Vietnamese family perpetuate their family surname.

Reuters Odd News Summary

Thomson ReutersJanuary 29, 2013 01:30

Reuters Odd News Summary

Thomson ReutersJanuary 28, 2013 17:15

Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. At Downsize Fitness gyms, the slender need not apply NEW YORK (Reuters) - At Downsize Fitness health clubs, the treadmills are wider, the head trainers are weight-loss veterans and new members must be at least 50 pounds (22.7 kgs) overweight. It's all about creating a more welcoming environment to battle the bulge and drop the excess weight.