Four Digital Trends Redefining Fitness In 2014

From fashion to fitness: the experts behind Appleā€™s wearable future

Deneve

Fitbit, Nike, and Jawbone all released new wearable trackers in the http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/p90x3-reviews/sbwire-455028.htm second half of 2013, and theres no shortage of other companies fighting for prime real estate on our wrists, ankles, and waistbands. And the information they record from steps p90X3 taken to sleep tracked is more socially compatible than ever, so syncing your fitness data and sharing it with your networked world are becoming one in the same function. But that doesnt mean were much closer to crowning a Quantified Self winner, a marketplace development we probably cant expect for years to come . Online Competitions Turn Fans into Athletes. Whether youre a Fran fanatic or the ultimate WOD hater, its increasingly tough to deny CrossFits maturation from fringe fad to mainstream fitness juggernaut .
For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidtao/2014/02/06/four-digital-trends-redefining-fitness-in-2014/

Crossfit to Fight

Nancy Dougherty (Hardware Engineer): Nancy Dougherty, who joined Apple as a hardware engineer in late 2013, has worked with technology-based medical products since 2010 with Proteus Digital Health. Her work there included a health metric-reading wearable patch and ingestible, Bluetooth-connected smart pills for monitoring dosages and scheduling. Most recently, Dougherty worked as a hardware lead for Sano Intelligence, whose tagline reads the API for the bloodstream, working on a wearable sensor system. Dougherty is also active in the Quantified Self community and has spoken out about the need for smarter sensors to create more robust and useful data. Todd Whitehurst (Director, Hardware Development): Dr.
For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://9to5mac.com/2014/02/07/from-fashion-to-fitness-the-experts-behind-apples-wearable-future/

Biz briefs: Planet Fitness to open in Burnsville

Two other Planet Fitness centers in Brooklyn Park and Bloomington currently are operated under a separate franchise arrangement by former Twins third baseman Corey Koskie. Firm names new partner Media Relations Inc. recently promoted Heather Champine to partner of the Burnsville public relations agency. Champine previously served as vice president of media production.
For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.startribune.com/local/south/244549281.html

Fitness focus for Toronto chamber

Working out can relieve tensions.” Shaffer said there are “good” carbohydrates and “bad” carbohydrates, and it matters which ones a person chooses to eat. She said the most productive exercise regimen includes periods of intense exercise alternating with periods of “cooling down.” She said exercise also helps mental health as well. “I had a problem with anxiety” Shaffer said. “(Exercise) is something that’s helped me with that.” Shaffer also said building up muscles around problem areas can help lessen pain and promote healing. “A lot of people find they don’t need medication for all their (health issues),” she said.
For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.hsconnect.com/page/content.detail/id/595287/Fitness-focus-for-Toronto-chamber.html?nav=5010