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Celtic boss Neil Lennon was glad to see fitness levels improving while his side thrashed KR Reykjavik 6-0 in their Champions League qualifier at Parkhead.

Mohamed Elyounoussi netted twice, with Christopher Jullien, Greg Taylor and Odsonne Edouard also on target on Tuesday night, while the Icelandic side scored an own goal through defender Arnor Adalsteinsson.

The Scottish champions play the winner of the tie between Ferencvaros and Djurgardens in the second qualifier next week, while next in the Scottish Premiership is a trip to Tannadice on Saturday to play newly-promoted Dundee United.

The Hoops manager said: It was important to try and increase the intensity and get the games into their legs, so they should get a benefit from that.

Weve got a big couple of weeks coming up now, so its important that we keep our focus now.

The 10 days off didnt help and we only had two competitive games before this game, whereas a lot of other teams have had four or five, so weve got a little bit of catch-up.

The likes of (Olivier) Ntcham has only played 20 minutes here, 20 minutes there, so I want to give him more game time as we go along.

Tom Rogic has only had about 15 minutes in the past three or four weeks.

For the likes of (Hatem Abd) Elhamed and (Nir) Bitton, its been very good for them, and they came through it OK, and for the rest of them, to get through another 90 minutes is important, so hopefully were over that hump now and we go on now.

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ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug.18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian fitness apparel label Ryderwear is about to launch their third party logistics (3PL) warehouse in the United States and United Kingdom, a move that will slash delivery times for international customers. Place your first order at https://www.ryderwear.com/collections/womens-leggingsand get free shipping on orders over $120 or 80.

Teaming up with Pitney Bowes in Greenwood, Indiana, the 3PL warehouse will ensure US deliveries average 2-3 days. An estimated 80,000 units of Ryderwear products will be housed by mid-August.

In the UK, Ryderwear will team up with Bleckmann, with the warehouse to be located in Swindon, ensuring UK deliveries average just 1-2 days.An estimated 30,000 units of Ryderwear products will be housed at the warehouse by mid-August.

With a growing international customer base driven by a partnership with like-minded athletes such as Kai Greene and Williams Falade, the demand for Ryderwear products, especially staples such as leggings, weightlifting shoes and sports bras has amplified the need for quicker shipping times.

"The volume of orders coming out of the USA and UK for our best sellers such as our seamless leggings, D-MAK and Kai Green weightlifting shoes, and sports bras, really meant that we needed to find a way to reduce delivery times for our customers."

"We've been working hard behind the scenes to ensure the most seamless experience for our customers worldwide, and we believe that these 3PL partnerships will achieve just that." - David Lukic, CEO & company founder.

About Ryderwear

Launched in 2009 from his Grandma's garage, Ryderwear founder David Lukic has expanded the business with his wife Natalie into a burgeoning brand that has built a reputation as the 'ultimate definition of fitness plus fashion'. Offering an extensive range of workout clothing and activewear specifically designed for the avid gym goer and hardcore lifter, Ryderwear has become a regular staple in the fitness wardrobes of thousands of customers worldwide.

For more information on Ryderwear, visit https://www.ryderwear.com.

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Learn how to keep your bicycle in tiptop shape during the Forest Preserve District of Will Countys Bicycle Care Workshop on Sept. 2 at Hickory Creek Barrens Nature Preserve in New Lenox. (Photo by Forest Preserve staff | Cindy Cain)

The Forest Preserve District of Will Countys upcoming in-person and online Zoom programs feature hiking, yoga and workshops on bike maintenance and safe paddling. Here are the early September offerings:

NEW LENOX Bicycle Care Workshop,5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Hickory Creek Barrens Nature Preserve. Learn how to properly maintain your bicycle on your own to prolong its life and make sure the bike is running in top shape. Free; all ages. Registration is not required.

ZOOM WEBINAR Paddling Safety and River Hazards, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. Join certified canoe and kayak instructors for an informational online presentation that will discuss safe padding in Will County and the potential hazards that can exist on the waterways. Free; ages 16 or older. Register for this virtual event on the Event Calendar atReconnectWithNature.org.

CRETE TOWNSHIP Yoga on the Hill, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Plum Creek Nature Center. Awaken and restore the body and mind with a gentle morning yoga class on the hilltop. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Ages 13 or older; $18 per person. Registration required: 708-946-2216.

ROMEOVILLE Family Fun Hike at Isle a la Cache, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Isle a la Cache Museum. Bring your family outside to hike with a naturalist through the woods along the Des Plaines River. Free; all ages. Register by Friday, Sept. 4; 815-886-1467.

CUSTER TOWNSHIP Hikin With Your Hound, 10-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, Kankakee Sands Preserve. Enjoy a morning stroll through the beautiful sand prairie with a naturalist and your pup. The hike is 1-2 miles and dogs must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Free; all ages. Register by Sept. 4; 815-722-9470.

Online registration for in-person programs also is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

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Life Fitness promoted John Kazik to the role of vice president, Americas Consumer Sales and Billiards.

Kazik will be responsible for enhancing the companys approach to delivering fitness and leisure products and driving growth across all consumer channel sales.

Kazik will continue to lead the billiards business in addition to overseeing the overall consumer strategy by optimizing the channel mix with dealers and distributors, e-commerce operations, retail, and specialty retailers. He will also partner with product development and global sales and marketing to understand direct-to-consumer needs and develop products optimized for target consumer segments.

John is a 22-year veteran of Life Fitness who has demonstrated great leadership and vision, and we are thrilled to have him lead our consumer sales division in the Americas, said Chris Clawson, CEO of Life Fitness. With his long-standing experience at Brunswick Billiards and deep knowledge of our customers, products and channel partners, his leadership will continue to be an important asset to us as we look to reinvigorate our focus on the consumer segment.

Kazik has been with Life Fitness and Brunswick for over 22 years holding various leadership roles in finance and general management. Most recently, he served as VP & GM at Brunswick Billiards overseeing the business from a single product category and single distribution channel structure to a multi-product category business selling to an omnichannel environment worldwide.

Kazik is currently based in Bristol, WI, where Brunswick Billiards is headquartered. He will work closely with teams at the Life Fitness headquarters in Rosemont, IL.

Life Fitness manufactures and sells its strength and cardiovascular equipment, billiards tables and accessories, and game room furniture under the brand names Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group, SCIFIT, and Brunswick Billiards.

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By Sarah Calams for EMS1 BrandFocus

At the beginning of each year, many people make resolutions to either accomplish a personal goal or improve their life in one way or another. These resolutions, both large and small, include goals like eating healthier, exercising regularly and learning a new skill.

Staying focused on a resolution year-round is difficult even under the most normal circumstances. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended first responders lives as they continue to serve and take care of patients.

Its easy to place your own needs on the back burner while taking care of others who are suffering and need help. However, it is important to recognize that your health both physically and mentally is more important than ever right now.

To help keep your health and well-being a top priority during such a tumultuous time, here are 10 things every EMS provider needs to know about wellness and fitness.

Its important to remember that you cant take care of others if you dont take care of yourself. This means that if youre not feeling well, now is not the time to act tough and ignore potential symptoms. Call your doctor if youre feeling unwell. Period.

And while physical health should always be a top concern, EMS providers mental health should never be ignored. Red-flag behaviors can include increased feelings of anger, loss of appetite, confused thinking, extreme highs and lows, or feelings of worry or panic. These signs need to be acknowledged, addressed and managed immediately.

During times of increased stress, its critical to check in with yourself and your colleagues and remember that a peer support person or member of an employee assistance program is just a phone call away.

First responders are finding it difficult to relieve their stress in the same ways they did before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. These self-care measures are important, and its imperative for first responders to find new ways of reducing and managing their stress.

For example, exercising has direct stress-busting benefits, like boosting your endorphins, improving your mood and relieving stress or worries.

If sweating it out isnt your way of decompressing, then focus on other hobbies or skills. These can include going fishing, painting, knitting, journaling or meditating.

Finding time to fuel your body with healthy food is a chore, especially when youre running back-to-back calls, shift after shift.

As you continue to respond to and provide care during the pandemic, its crucial that your immune system stays strong. In the event you do contract COVID-19, this can help sustain your body as it fights off the virus.

Here are a few ways to boost your immune system (and target your physical and mental health needs):

Achieving your wellness, fitness and health goals starts with clean eating. But, in order to change your diet, you must first admit that you have a food problem.

With a little planning, these five healthy, on-the-go meals fit the bill for any EMS provider. Get rid of any nutrient-free, high-sugar products from your diet right now. When youre stressed or fatigued, these types of foods may seem like the answer, but theyre not.

Many first responders are working longer hours and extra shifts during the pandemic, and these longer hours can cause exhaustion and fatigue.

A 2015 study found that EMTs and paramedics who work long shifts are 60% more likely to suffer injury and illness than those who work eight- to 12-hour shifts. Furthermore, inconsistent sleep patterns can lead to mental health issues.

As an EMS provider, youre likely always burning the candle at both ends. This makes it difficult to protect yourself from fatigue.

Thats why its important not just now, but always for EMS leaders to tackle this issue head-on and begin implementing ways to ensure that every EMS provider is properly rested. Not sure where to begin? Start with a fatigue risk management program.

Also, on a personal level, try taking a 20- to 30-minute nap or rest break during your scheduled shift. Taking a short nap or just resting your eyes in a quiet, dark room can be helpful.

According to research from Ohio State Universitys Wexner Medical Center, sitting is the new smoking. Use a device that monitors your activity, such as a Fitbit, Apple Watch or pedometer app on your smartphone. These will notify you to get up and move if youve been sitting or staying in one spot for too long.

Need an exercise idea? Try this fat burning workout three times a week even the busiest EMS provider can do this.

If youre missing lifting heavy weights at the gym, try getting outside and going for a 30-minute run. Not only will the fresh air do you some good, but it will allow you to decompress and alleviate your stress after a long, difficult day.

Dont think of exercising as just another thing to check off on your to-do list. Find a physical activity you enjoy whether thats a pick-up basketball game or a brisk walk around the park and make it part of your daily routine. Exercising often and regularly will provide you with at least one activity a day thats directly associated with easing your stress levels.

There are two types of people: those who stretch before and after a workout, and those who dont.

Stretching shouldnt be overlooked not only in a workout, but before, during and after your shift. Stretching not only helps you feel and move better, but it helps reduce your risk of injury. Regularly doing these six stretches will help you perform your job better and keep you and your patients safer.

Do you ever get reminded by your Apple Watch to relax and focus on your breathing?

It might sound and feel corny, but taking deep, conscious breaths allows you to release any negative energy thats being stored in your body. Deep breathing, according to Dr. James Hoyt, a Colorado-based pulmonologist, has been shown to slow the heartbeat, lower or stabilize blood pressure and lower stress.

To properly relax and reduce your stress, find a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Then, just breathe slowly and deeply through your nose, and exhale fully. Take a few slow, deep breaths for a couple of minutes throughout your day, especially when youre feeling stressed.

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Gone are the days when you had to head to the gym to get a workout. Now all you have to do is open an app on your phone, get dressed, and get moving.

But choosing the best free workout app to use can be overwhelming.With the many options out there, its a lot of work to test and find the best one. So we did it for you! We downloaded the top-rated 20-plus free workout apps and chose the top 10 for general fitness, running, and yoga.

Our top picks for the best free workout apps have quality workouts with easy-to-use interfaces. Most of these apps have a paid subscription option as well. But you get enough quality content with the free version that we felt confident recommending them if youre looking for a fully free option.

Most of these workouts are easy to do without much equipment. Some ask if you have access to weights or other workout gear. But all you really need is a space to work out (such as a yoga mat), some comfortable shoes, and the motivation to try hard!

So grab your favorite water bottle and lets get sweaty!

Seven is the best free workout app for someone short on time. It focuses on making working out accessible, easy, and hard to miss with its short workouts and addicting interface. Each workout lasts for approximately 7 minutes, so you really have no excuses to not fit it into your day.

While completing your workout, animated characters show you how to properly perform each exercise. And a timer counts down to the next activity. With the free version, you have access to a few straightforward workouts, the opportunity to build your own workout, and the ability to join group workouts.

This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout is meant to be performed quickly, with 30-second working periods and 10-second rest periods. The only equipment you need is a chair.

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As far as fully free options go, adidas Training was one of my favorites. I rarely found myself getting shut down by a paywall, although the premium subscription does offer more training plans and other features.

You can choose from suggested workouts and guided workouts with adidas athletes. Create your own workout or let the app make you a training plan. There are a few free training plan options, including active and energized and 6 weeks to six-pack.

Each workout includes videos of people performing each action and will walk you through the workout from warmup to cooldown.And you can participate in challenges.

When you start a training plan, the app will ask you how often you work out, your weight and height, and what you want to get out of training. Then, you will be able to choose how many workouts you want to do per week. The app will then give you a personalized training plan.

The adidas Training app also has a section for health and nutrition, which is mostly part of the paid subscription but still has some quality free content.

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Of all the workout apps that I tested, Daily Workouts was the most simple. If all you need is guidance on what to do for your workout and how long to do it for, this is your app. There is no log-in option, so you can simply open the app and begin your workout. It does have ads that pop up, which is how Daily Workouts maintains its free content.

Choose from abs, arms, butt, cardio, legs, or full, and then select how long you want your workout to be. After that, simply press start. The app will show you a video of someone performing the exercise, with a written description and tips on how to get the most out of each exercise.

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If you love fitness classes with friends and appreciate the pace and banter of having an instructor, you will love FitOn. This is one of the best free workout apps for group workouts. You can work out with celebrity coaches and even invite your friends to work out with you.

Choose from 22 different categories including small space, barre, HIIT, cardio, and more to find the right workout for you. The workout interface is a video with the trainer giving you tips on technique and body positioning the whole time.

You can also choose a fitness plan that will customize workouts based on your goals. Be more active, build muscle, and reduce stress are all goal options. Once you have a goal, you can then choose how long you want your plan to be, how long each workout should be, and how many workouts you want to do each week.

FitOn also provides an advice section with lots of articles and videos on fitness and health. The paid subscription option also has a recipe section and a personalized meal plan.

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Keelo is the best workout app for if you enjoy competition. You can choose from a good variety of free workout options and fight against the clock to complete as many rounds of each exercise as possible. These short HIIT workouts really pack a punch, especially once you get tired.

Movement guide videos help you perform each exercise with proper form. Each workout is on a timer. Some count the time up, and you input when youve completed the correct number of each exercise. Others count the time down, and you complete as many rounds as possible in the set amount of time.

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The Couch to 5K program has been a great option for beginning runners since 1996. And now you can get it as a mobile app. This app is ideal for someone who wants to start running but doesnt know where to begin. Aimed at someone who doesnt think that they can run 3.1 miles, this program gives you a place to start.

This app prompts you through an 8-week program with three workouts per week, starting with 30 minutes of walking and running. Its a very low-pressure way to build up to longer runs. And once you complete the 5K program, you can move on to the 10K and half-marathon training plans (these do cost money).

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Less of a workout app and more of an app to track your workouts, MapMyRun is still a standout free option in the world of running. Its goal is simple this app maps your run. It can also map your cycling, hiking, or gym workouts.

The best feature of MapMyRun is that you can actually use the online interface on a computer to map out a run ahead of time. This is perfect when you know you want to run a specific distance and want to plan your route.

It also functions as a social platform where you can share your workouts and view others workouts. The app also has challenges where you can participate in specific fitness events with others.

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Nike Run Club is the best free workout app for runners who might need more guidance. You can use the tracking option on any run. Or choose a guided run experience, where a coach will keep you on pace and help you get the most out of each run.

You can also build a training plan for a race or for a distance youre hoping to run, or use the app to simply get better at running. Each training plan is at least 8 weeks and will give you a workout structure to follow to reach your goals.

This app syncs with Nike Training Club, another great option for a free workout app. Nike Training Club has some great free workouts with videos that show you how to perform each exercise and voice coaches to walk you through the workout from warmup to cooldown.

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The Daily Workouts Simply Yoga app is a simple, easy-to-use option. Open the app and choose between classic routines, latest routines, and streaming videos. Then begin your yoga session.

This free app is a great option for anyone who needs a little bit of guidance with their yoga practice. Follow along with one of the streaming videos for a full yoga class. Or let the app tell you which poses to do for certain amounts of time. The in-app videos also talk you through technique and breathing.

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Not necessarily just for beginners, this app is a great place to start if you dont feel comfortable practicing yoga on your own. This app walks you through each pose with cute cartoon people performing each pose or movement. Calming background music accompanies each workout.

You have many options to choose from including bedtime yoga, immunity booster, power flow, and yoga for text neck. Each workout specifies its length and challenge level as well as the number of calories you should burn.

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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly working on some type of fitness-oriented service as part of its concurrent efforts to grow its services business while pushing deeper into fitness and digital health. Many details remain unclear, but the gist of it sounds similar to Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) offerings: a subscription that provides access to a content library of virtual fitness classes.

Should Peloton be worried about competing with the largest tech company on Earth?

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BofA Securities analyst Justin Post doesn't think so. In a research note issued to investors last week, Post reiterated a buy rating on Peloton shares alongside a price target of $72.

Peloton has two types of subscribers: Connected Fitness subscribers, who use the company's equipment; and Digital Membership subscribers, who do not. The latter group is theoretically more liable to switch to another service, as they haven't just spent $2,200 to $4,300 (or more) on a Bike or Tread that requires a $39-per-month subscription. Digital Memberships cost just $13 per month and don't require Peloton gear.

"We think Apple's new fitness app could compete vs. Peloton's digital only subscription offer (though we expect initial class selection and library to be inferior), but will have limited impact on Peloton's connected fitness base that uses Peloton's bike or a tread," the analyst wrote. "We note that Peloton's digital-only subscription revenue was only 1% of total revenue as of [the fiscal third quarter], with the biggest value of digital subscribers being potential conversion to connected fitness subscribers."

Peloton is posting strong growth for both categories of subscribers as consumers exercise from home during the pandemic.

Subscriber

Fiscal Q3

Growth (YOY)

Connected Fitness

886,100

94%

Digital Membership

176,600

64%

Data source: Peloton. YOY = year over year.

Much like Apple's recent forays into new service categories like video streaming, the initial content catalogs are not particularly robust. It takes a lot of time and money to produce content, and Peloton already offers thousands of on-demand classes in addition to live-streamed ones.

Implicitly acknowledging that Apple TV+ may not be very competitive, the Cupertino tech giant's initial strategy with the service has been to give away a free year of service bundled with certain hardware products, effectively buying it time to build out the catalog before users choose whether to renew for $5 per month.

It's unclear how Apple will pitch a fitness service or how much it will cost. Perhaps it could make sense to bundle it with Apple Watch, the company's most visible fitness product.

Peloton now has over 2.6 million total members, in part because Peloton briefly extended the app's free trial period from 30 days to 90 days earlier this year. That limited-time promotion resulted in over 1.1 million new members last quarter, and investors will want to know how many of those members are sticking around and paying when Peloton reports fiscal fourth-quarter results on Sept. 10.

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Demand for fitness trackers worldwide grew significantly over the past year due to compelling new product releases coupled with strong demand in China. Worldwide unit shipments in 2019 jumped to an estimated 68.2 million, up 32% over shipments in 2018.

Demand for fitness trackers in 2019 was a notable uptick in comparison to recent years, as global shipments had fluctuated between a low of 41.7 million and a high of 51.5 million from 2015 to 2018. Among the recently released products sparking market growth were Xiaomis Mi Band 4 and Mi Band 5, Fitbits Inspire HR and Charge 4, and Samsungs Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit E.

Along with these new products, the COVID-19 pandemic is also fueling product sales, as an increasing number of consumers are turning to wearable devices to monitor personal health information such as body temperature and heart rate.

Definition

A fitness tracker, also known as an activity monitor or fitness band, is a device commonly worn on the wrist and used to monitor and track fitness-related metrics such as distance walked, heart rate and calorie consumption. Fitness trackers are relatively easy to use, and are often promoted by medical professionals who note that people wearing fitness trackers are less sedentary and more active than those who do not wear the devices.

Fitness trackers began appearing in late 2011 and early 2012, when a handful of companies, like Fitbit, Nike and Jawbone released the first generation of products.

Market drivers and challenges

The primary market drivers for fitness trackers are:

The products are easy to use and offer information about a person's activity levels and exercise regime, as well as tracking sleep duration and quality.

They often serve as a motivational tool. Just by wearing a fitness tracker, some users are inspired to exercise more often.

Fitness trackers are relatively inexpensive, with most priced between $40 and $150. These attractive price points have made the products a popular gift.

An increasing number of products offer useful health-tracking technology, to include heart rate sensors, body temperature sensors and even blood oxygen trackers (SpO2). The integration of these capabilities is proving to be quite popular with consumers in the era of COVID-19.

Challenges facing the fitness tracker market are:

Overall utility. While the products collect a great deal of data, it is how consumers are able to use the information that makes the products valuable. A number of users have complained that the information provided by the products too often falls into two less-than-beneficial categories:

Accuracy. While most fitness tracker product reviews note that the data collected is generally accurate, other metrics, such as the sleep quality information, are sometimes viewed skeptically.

Over-monitoring syndrome. This issue can reportedly occur when a user gets so caught up in tracking their activity they lose sight of overall fitness goals and focus only on meeting something specific such as a steps-per-day goal.

An occasional failure to meet consumer expectations. For example, a number of fitness tracker vendors admit that approximately one-quarter of fitness tracker users quit using the product after only a few months.

The most significant challenge to the fitness tracker market is that its capabilities are being integrated into another wearable technology product: the smartwatch. Over the past few years, several leading smartwatch manufacturers have begun integrating wellness and fitness tracking capability into their products. With smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 5, now offering similar or even more advanced functionality to track and provide user health-related information, demand for fitness tracker products is under pressure, particularly in regions like North America and Europe.

Vendors

Currently, the global fitness tracker market is dominated by Xiaomi, which accounted for an estimated 48% of worldwide shipments in 2019. Xiaomi, a Beijing, China-based electronics manufacturer, produces the Mi Band fitness tracker product line. The company sells the vast majority of its low-priced trackers to consumers in China, where the release of a new Mi Band product can spark huge demand. For example, when Xiaomi released it Mi Band 4 in June 2019, the company sold an estimated 1 million fitness trackers in just eight days.

In 2019, Xiaomi shipped an estimated 32.5 million fitness trackers. With the release of the Mi Band 5 in June 2020, Xiaomi appears to have further solidified its lead in the fitness tracker market.

Fitbit, one of the original fitness tracker market leaders, offers a broad line-up of products and is second in global market share. Fitbits Inspire HR, released in November 2019, and the Charge 4, released in April 2020, are driving current demand for its products. In 2019, Fitbit shipped an estimated 9.9 million fitness trackers, up from 8.4 million in 2018.

Forecasts

Global demand for fitness trackers increased 32.4% in 2019, as total shipments reached 68.2 million. Two geographic regions, North America and the Asia Pacific, accounted for 81% of fitness tracker shipments in 2019. While other geographic regions experienced growth in demand in 2019, global market growth is projected to be driven by those two regions through 2024.

Worldwide unit shipment growth is expected to remain solid over the next few years, a change from previous forecasts when the expectation was that the growing popularity of smartwatches would have a negative impact on long-term demand for fitness trackers. However, the past year has highlighted how fitness trackers have succeeded in defending their space in the wearable technology market, primarily by enhancing their health-tracking capabilities and maintaining attractive pricing.

Kagan projects global fitness tracker unit shipments to reach 74.1 million in 2020, boosted by sustained demand for products in China. By 2024, we are forecasting shipments to exceed 90 million, with growth driven primarily by the Asia-Pacific region, but supplemented by rising demand in regions such as Eastern Europe and Latin America.

Estimated fitness tracker worldwide revenues were $4.29 billion in 2019, up from $3.25 billion in 2018. Revenues are forecast to rise to $4.49 billion in 2020, as demand remains solid in North America and in Asia. By 2024, we are projecting global revenues to be $4.97 billion.

Fitness trackers: worldwide revenue forecast by geographic region (US $ in millions)

Average selling prices, or ASPs, of fitness trackers have firmed up over the past year as vendors integrate new capabilities into the products. For example, North American ASPs have remained steady over the past year, with the current product ASP at approximately $87.

Fitness trackers sold in China are priced much lower than in other regions. Currently, Xiaomis popular Mi Band 5 fitness tracker is selling for approximately $35 per unit.

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Socially-distanced relaxation at SHA Wellness in Alicante, Spain.

Perhaps National Relaxation Day (on the 15th) and National Wellness Month (all August long) should be taken a little more seriously this year.

The burnout was real in 2020. And while there are endless ways to unwind, recharge and indulge in some self-care, theres nothing quite like a luxury wellness retreat to truly escape the stressors of daily life. Relaxation is a great time to heal, assess our lifestyle choices and pinpoint which aspects of our health are in need of TLC. After months of shutdown, many luxury destinations are reopening as socially-distanced sanctuaries, with a ready-focus on wellness packages, meal plans with in-suite dining and fitness programs to help give us a jumpstart on our path to rejuvenation.

While most spas are operating on a limited menu of basic massage therapies, these hotels, resorts, and other venues have designed private spa packages and outdoor-centric experiences that naturally lend themselves to new health protocols, with social distancing and routine sanitization in mind. But before booking, make sure to track safety guidelines for reopening, as well as state-by-state travel restrictions, and keep your face mask just as handy as your yoga mat. In this new world of wellness travel, safety trumps self-pampering.

The Ranch Private is a tailored program ideal for those who wish to escape to nature.

The Ranch Malibu in California reopened on July 5thand launched The Ranch Private, a seven-day tailored program for those who wish to retreat to nature. Its designed to give guests (up to four per group) the opportunity to enjoy all the acclaimed amenities of The Ranch, but in more of a secluded state. Set on 200 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains, guests can take private hikes, outdoor fitness classes, daily massages and plant-based meals prepared by a personal chef.

After weeks of home isolation, people are ready to go outside and move their bodies, says Alex Glasscock, founder and CEO of The Ranch. Our sequestered setting amongst a small group of fellow guests is the ideal destination to do just that.Several safety precautions are in place, such as the installment of Molekule UV air purifiers in all massage cottages and the distribution of Ranch Protection Kits for each guest, which will include a mask, Ranch bandana, gloves and hand sanitizer.

The Ranch Private experience is available for $10,000 per person.

Inside the Relaxation Room at the Ciel Spa Brickell.

While most cities celebrate its own version of restaurant week, only Miami hosts its own Miamis Spa Months. From August 7 to September 30, participating hotel spas and day spas across the metro area wind down the summer by offering up to 50% off services. The SLS Brickell, for instance, has designed two signature services for the occasion. Its Soft Like Swedish Hand & Foot Scrub allows guests to bask in a blend of lavender, marigold petals and Himalayan salt, for a low rate of $109. In addition to smoothening the skin, body scrubs are known to eliminate toxins and improve circulation.

You can get your fashion and fitness fix at The Royal Poinciana.

Hotels are not the only places capitalizing on the jetsetters appetite for health and fitness. The Royal Poinciana Plaza is a luxury shopping destination in Palm Beach, Florida, featuring shops like Assouline, Herms, Oscar de la Renta and more. While many of the stores have reopened, its spacious terrazzo walkways and lush courtyards allow for much more than retail therapy.

The al fresco design of the property allows us to bring new offerings to our guests like Shop to Table, a monthly outdoor shopping experience, and Royal Sweat, a courtyard fitness series running seven days a week, says Lori Berg, general manager at The Royal.The fitness series kicks off in September in its tranquil courtyard. At just $25 per class, shoppers have the opportunity to stretch, move and sweat under the shady palms with instructors from local boutique fitness studios, like Squeeze Pilates Palm Beach, Liv Fitness, and The Yoga Society Palm Beach. Because of limited class capacity and safety measures, online pre-registration is required.

A Mediterranean sunset from the terrace at SHA Wellness Clinic.

Set in Alicante, Spain with views of the Mediterranean, the SHA Wellness Clinic has long touted the healing effects of its wellness programs, many of which focus on detox, weight loss and aesthetic treatments. But upon its reopening on July 22nd, the clinic (which has on-site residences) is doubling down on its medical-spa approach. Guests will get a checkup prior to and upon arrival, including an anti-body test. Immunotherapy and lymphocyte profile consultations will also be included in all bookings to assess the state of the guests immune system. The Rebalance Health Program will then offer a complementary tailored package for strengthening ones immune system. SHA also offers a free SHA Insurance program, allowing for easy cancellation should the guest test positive for Covid-19 upon arrival.This is one addition to a variety ofreopening measures recently announced, including UV technology and intensified cleaning protocols.

The famed Teeth of the Dog golf course.

Some resorts are offering discounts and credits to entice guests. For those longing for the beaches of the Caribbean, anyone who books a Garden or Classic Villa at Casa de Campo before August 31st will receive 50% off as well as a $100 resort credit for stays of 3 nights or more. The villas offer a set of secluded private amenities such as breakfast prepared by a personal chef each morning, butler service, private daily housekeeping service, private round-trip airport transfers and a concierge to arrange for all sports and dining reservations. And for those who find golf more relaxing than any yoga or meditation session, villa guests will have access to the resorts world-famous Teeth of the Dog golf course.

The ila Spa offers an ideal escape from hectic Midtown Manhattan.

If you need an immediate escape from the madness of Manhattan, Lotte New York Palace officially opened its doors on August 10th. The ila Spa at Lotte New York Palace will offer unique, holistic treatments, and exclusive services. The Lottes recent partnership with ila, a luxury organic skincare line, marks the opening of the brands first official spa in the United States. While the ila Spa is still undergoing final renovations and is slated to open in the fall, guests in the meantime can enjoy a signature treatment in the privacy of their suite. The hotels renowned concierge services will seamlessly transform your room into its own mini-spa oasis, complete with the right scents and mood lighting.

Self-pampered in Seattle: services in seclusion at the LOTTE Spa.

If youre closer to the West Coast, the Lotte Hotel Seattle is also launching a fall experience. Beginning this September, its Le SPA de lhtel LOTTE will feature an expert team of certified massage and wellness therapists to act as wellness concierges during your entire stay. Le SPA will launch in partnership with Biologique Recherche, a luxury personal care brand that brings a clinical approach to beauty. The spa combines products made of pure ingredients with innovative procedures, the perfect recipe for relaxation just when we need it most.

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PHOENIX EOS Fitness announced they will reopen Arizona locations starting Saturday at 8 a.m. for workouts by reservation.

In an e-mail to members, EOS Fitness CEO Rich Drengberg said they came to a reopening agreement with Gov. Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services to reopen their facilities.

According to the centers website, guests will be required to make reservations up to 24 hours in advance, and gym capacity will be limited to 100 people at a time.

The centers will also require face coverings at all times, even when taking a class or doing cardio. Additional requirements include members sanitizing their own equipment between uses and practicing social distancing.

EOS reopening plans say they will hold off on resuming group classes until Maricopa County enters the moderate risk faze. Areas with little room to social distance like the sauna, steam room, hot tub and basketball courts would remain closed for the time being.

AZDHS released benchmarks this week for businesses that were shut down under Duceys June 29 executive order. Those businesses included fitness centers, bars/nightclubs, indoor theaters, water parks and tubing.

These businesses would be allowed to reopen when the state entered the moderate phase. That includes a two-week decline in coronavirus cases, percent positivity and hospital visits for COVID-like illnesses in the region.

As of Friday, Maricopa County met one of these benchmarks.

A business in a county in the substantial spread range can start its appeal by requesting an informal settlement conference with the Department of Health Services.

The conference, where the business will lay out its proposal, will be held within approximately 15 days of the request.

If the department approves the request, the business can reopen after posting the list of its promised health strategies in a conspicuous place.

EOS has more than 30 Arizona locations.

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