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Here we are with another episode of the Weekly Watt, the podcast where we discuss the latest news and updates in connected fitness.

This week, Laura and Colin talk about the upcoming Apple Watch fitness updates, the new Normatec 3 compression system, Peloton bringing back in-person studio rides, and something strange going on with the Peloton Rower.

The topic of the day is home fitness versus gyms. The strengths and weaknesses of each and why some may prefer one over the other.

Listen or watch the episode below!

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https://youtu.be/rMytskoku28

Today's episode sponsored by Tempo

About Laura Rosenberg Laura is a copy editor for 9to5Mac and Connect The Watts who occasionally writes about social media and Apple features.

In her previous career, Laura was a middle school English teacher for 12 years, and frankly, she is having difficulty writing about herself in the third person. The love of her life is her dog, Billy, a near-perfect lab/collie that she rescued six and a half years ago (or did he rescue her? someone get her a bumper sticker).

Aside from walking her dog every day, in her free time Laura enjoys traveling, frequenting the gym, reading every book that she can get her hands on, shopping at Trader Joe’s, and playing euchre with her friends.

She has never been to WWDC.

You can find Laura on Twitter @LauraMRosenberg or Instagram @lauramirose.

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  • Our 2022 Connected Fitness predictions | The Weekly Watt
  • There is more to the iFIT vs Peloton Settlement story | The Weekly Watt
  • Is the future of CrossFit digital? | The Weekly Watt

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Welcome to another episode of the Weekly Watt, a podcast where we discuss the latest in all things connected fitness.

With seven months still remaining in 2022, we make our fitness tech predictions for the rest of the year. Will gyms continue to see a big comeback? Will Peloton be bought by Amazon or Netflix? Is VR fitness going to see any new or exciting in 2022?

Listen or watch the episode below!

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https://youtu.be/lbWyWsb_6kg

Today's episode sponsored by Tempo

Eric Malzone is the host of The Future of Fitness Podcast, where he interviews the brightest movers and shakers in the fitness industry. With over 250 episodes, topics range from best business practices, marketing secrets, technological advances, and more.

Learn more about Eric and his Future of Fitness Podcast here

Recent episodes of the Weekly Watt:

  • There is more to the iFIT vs Peloton Settlement story | The Weekly Watt
  • Peloton Rower and other Homecoming announcements | The Weekly Watt
  • Is the future of CrossFit digital? | The Weekly Watt

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Welcome to our live show/podcast, the Weekly Watt, which brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week's episode, we discuss the iFIT and Peloton lawsuit settlement – including the new details that we dug up.

Joining us during the second half of the show to talk about how to use data to guide your training is Justin Roethlingshoefer. Justin is a the founder of Own It, a digital coaching platform.

Listen or watch the episode below!

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https://youtu.be/RLi3zNg5hAY

Today's episode sponsored by Tempo

About Justin Roethlingshoefer Justin Roethlingshoefer is a three-time bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and performance expert who has worked with the NHL for over a decade. He is also the founder of Own It, a digital platform that "enables coaches to turn their athletes' fitness tracker data into meaningful performance and recovery gains."

Learn more about Own It here

About Eric Malzone Eric Malzone is the host of The Future of Fitness Podcast, where he interviews the brightest movers and shakers in the fitness industry. With over 250 episodes, topics range from best business practices, marketing secrets, technological advances, and more.

Learn more about Eric and his Future of Fitness Podcast here

Recent episodes of the Weekly Watt:

  • Peloton Rower and other Homecoming announcements | The Weekly Watt
  • Is the future of CrossFit digital? | The Weekly Watt
  • Creating award-winning iFIT experiences with John Peel | The Weekly Watt

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Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week's episode, we watch the Peloton Homecoming LIVE and react to all of the announcements – including the new Peloton Rower – with our guest Crystal O'Keefe.

Crystal is the co-host of several podcasts including the popular weekly Peloton show, "The Clip-Out".

Check it out below!

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https://youtu.be/Vsz1NReuxrs

Video Time Stamps: * 0:00 Intro * 9:27 Peloton Homecoming Keynote Begins (audio is off) * 12:17 Peloton Homecoming continues (audio is on) * 31:04 Peloton Keynote Initial Thoughts * 33:47 Peloton Rower * 38:57 Peloton's New "Invite Friends" Feature * 41:24 Peloton New "Just Workout" Feature * 46:55 Peloton's New Programs * 1:00:43 New Google Talkback and Adaptive Programs * 1:02:26 Peloton on non-Peloton Platforms * 1:06:34 Peloton Reopening Studios for Live Classes * 1:08:15 Barry Bashing and Peloton Stock * 1:16:05 Peloton's Perception Problem * 1:21:11 The Future of Peloton Lanebreak

About Crystal O'Keefe Crystal O'Keefe is the co-host, along with her husband Tom, of the popular "The Clip-Out" Podcast, in addition to others such as their Tonal Podcast "The Superset."

Learn more about Crystal and "The Clip-Out" here.

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  • Is the future of CrossFit digital? | The Weekly Watt
  • The Untold story of Lisa Niren, Peloton’s original head Instructor | The Weekly Watt
  • The Peloton Guide and future of Computer Vision | The Weekly Watt Show

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Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week's episode, we discuss the future of CrossFit and how it has (or has not) adapted into a connected fitness platform.

Joining us this week is RPM Training Co-Founder and CCO, Josh Rogers, to discuss their new functional connected fitness service ATOM. ATOM features daily workouts, adaptable leaderboards, and popular CrossFit coaches like Pat Barber.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week's episode. Check it out below!

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https://youtu.be/YU4k8dRgHvw

Today's episode sponsored by Tempo.

About Josh Rodgers Josh Rodgers is the RPM Training Co-Founder and CCO, which makes functional fitness equipment, as well as a new connected fitness service ATOM. ATOM features daily workouts, adaptable leaderboards, and popular CrossFit coaches like Pat Barber.

Learn more about RPM and ATOM here

About Eric Malzone Eric Malzone is the host of The Future of Fitness Podcast, where he interviews the brightest movers and shakers in the fitness industry. With over 250 episodes, topics range from best business practices, marketing secrets, technological advances, and more.

Learn more about Eric and his Future of Fitness Podcast here

Related articles:

  • The Peloton Guide and future of Computer Vision | The Weekly Watt Show
  • The Untold story of Lisa Niren, Peloton’s original head Instructor | The Weekly Watt
  • Creating award-winning iFIT experiences with John Peel | The Weekly Watt

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Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week's episode, we discuss the potential design leak of Peloton's new scenic-ride radio station, WHOOP and Oura Rings, as well as some more thoughts on smart strength devices like the Peloton Guide and Tonal.

Joining us this week is iFIT instructor, John Peel to tells us about how their award-winning workout experiences are developed. Additionally, Vice President of Marketing and Experiences, Matt Johnson, shares more details on iFIT's new travel adventures.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week's episode. Check it out below!

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Video time stamps: * Intro (0:00) * Peloton's New Scenic Radio Station (4:37) * Peloton Mother's Day Deal Snafu (6:54) * FITURE'S New Fitness Mirror (12:04) * WHOOP 4.0 Now in Stock (18:20) * Oura Rings New CEO and Upcoming IPO (20:07) * John Peel iFIT Interview (27:47) * iFIT Adventures and Experiences with Matt Johnson (48:08)

https://youtu.be/H3tZer8MoJk

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About John Peel John Peel is an iFIT instructor who has helped create many of their iconic scenic workout programs. You can find his programs on the iFIT app in pretty much every category, from strength to biking to running and more!

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Learn more about iFIT Adventures
Learn more about NordicTrack

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  • How to Stay Motivated with Tempo's Colby Landry | The Weekly Watt

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Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week's episode, we discuss Peloton's upcoming price changes, our thoughts on the new Peloton Guide, and the future potential of AI Computer Vision.

Joining our hosts, Colin Jenkins and Eric Malzone, is the Founder and CEO of Asensei, Steven Webster. Asensei is a connected apparel and computer vision development company with some exciting new projects coming soon.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week's episode. Check it out below!

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Episode time stamps: * Intro (0:00) * Peloton Price Changes (4:40) * Peloton Guide Release 16:10) * iFIT Emmy Nomination (22:28) * NordicTrack Limited Edition S27i Bike (25:46) * Ergatta Rower Live Races (29:07) * Steven Webster's Thoughts on Peloton Guide (30:42) * What Peloton Can Do to Improved the Peloton Guide (35:50) * When will AI and Computer Vision be Useful? (41:24) * Computer Vision vs Wearable Tracking (46:35) * Bringing Computer Vision Tech to Fitness Studios (50:21)

https://youtu.be/z5yfw0YVBz0

Subscribe to Connect The Watts for more connected fitness news, updates, tips, and guides

About Eric Malzone Eric Malzone is the host of The Future of Fitness Podcast, where he interviews the brightest movers and shakers in the fitness industry. With over 250 episodes, topics range from best business practices, marketing secrets, technological advances, and more.

Learn more about Eric and his Future of Fitness Podcast here

About Steven Webster Steven Webster is the Founder and CEO of Asensei, a connected apparel and computer vision development company.

Learn more about Asensei here

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  • Peloton hikes subscription price, announces price cuts for Bike and Tread

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Welcome to the Weekly Watt, our weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness, as well as exclusive interviews with top online fitness coaches and industry experts.

This week, we talk with fitness coach Coby Landry, one of the most popular coaches on Tempo Studio and Tempo Move, to discuss her entry into connected fitness and how to stay motivated throughout the holiday season.

Check it out below!

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Colby Landry interview video

https://youtu.be/zOEA_9hLdWM

Other articles you may enjoy * Tempo Move Review * Tempo Studio Review * Tempo partners with Lindsey Vonn

Buy Tempo * Tempo Move ($100 off) * Tempo Studio ($400 off)

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Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a new weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week's episode, World Champion Skier Lindsey Vonn joins Tempo, Peloton continues to have drama around the CEO John Foley upsets his employees with his holiday party and new mansion purchase, Echelon reveals their newest bike the EX-8S, WHOOP sends out their 2021 year in review, and Meta is facing new probes from the FTC around their acquisition of the fitness VR game Supernatural.

We cover all that and the rest of connected fitness in this week's episode. Check it out below!

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Stories discussed in this episode (time stamps): * Peloton's Responds to the Sex and the City Controversy with new ad (0:49) * John Foley upsets Peloton employees (2:40) * Echelon reveals new EX-8S bike (4:38) * Lindsey Vonn partners with Tempo (5:48) * WHOOP's "Year in Review" (6:25) * Meta facing new probe from FTC for purchase of Supernatural (7:03) * New Classes and programs this week (7:47) * Deal of the week (8:40)

https://youtu.be/P6uaQ8q_jzk

Deal of the Week:
Withings Steel HR Sport Smart Watch: $154 (normally $199)

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Welcome to the Weekly Watt, a new weekly video and podcast here on Connect the Watts that brings you an overview of what’s new in all things connected fitness.

In this week's episode, Peloton adds boxing as a new workout category, Peloton is handed a new controversy with Sex and the City, iFIT adds a new Michael Phelps training program, iFIT also announces upcoming series with Tommy Rivs and Kayla Itsines, Peloton provides new updates on reopening their studios and the Peloton Tread+, Oculus Quest 2 has a name change and more!!

We cover all that and more news from the likes of Peloton, iFIT and the rest of connected fitness in this week's episode. Check it out below!

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Stories discussed in this episode (time stamps): * Peloton Sex and the City Controversy (0:21) * Peloton Boxing (1:54) * Tommy Rivs' recording new iFIT Series (2:39) * Michael Phelps launches new iFIT Series (3:19) * iFIT announces new program with Kayla Itsines (4:07) * Peloton enables Strive Score to digital members (4:47) * Peloton planning to reopen studios to the public (5:52) * Peloton Tread+ update (6:19) * iFIT lays off employees before the holidays (7:13) * Tonal adds Apple Music (8:12) * Oculus Quest changes name to Meta Quest (8:38) * New Classes and programs this week (8:55) * Deal of the week (9:24)

https://youtu.be/Mp39sHU5X04

Deal of the Week:
Normatec Pulse 2.0 Leg Recovery System: $799 (normally $899) (Note: This deal has now ended)