All you need to run is a pair of shoes and a watch. While that was the case a few years ago, wearable technology has decided to change how we think about running. Apps like Nike+ and MapMyRun started to deliver easily accessible metrics on an interactive social platform. 2015 is an incredibly exciting year, […]
You resisted that piece of cake, your personal trainer put you through burpees, push-ups and squats. You jogged with the dog after work two days this week instead of hitting happy hour. Yet, when you look in the mirror a week later, even though you feel like Jillian Michaels, you don’t look like her. Should […]
According to research by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), there has been a marked decline in the two primary segments of consumer sports participation, individual and team sports, over the past four years to -13.5 and -6.5 percent, respectively. In 2013, spending on team sports at schools reached 22 percent, with a 10.3 […]
Every athlete knows that proper form is important, especially with running. Correct running form can lead to increased speed and lower the risk of injury, but the downfall is that this information is not readily available to all that need it. profileMyRun doesn’t just tell you how long you have run or how many miles […]
Sporting retailer Under Armour added a little bit of insult to injury to its competitors last week, a day after the quickly growing sporting brand went on a bit of a shopping spree. Under Armour’s 2014 fourth quarter exceeded 2013’s figures by 31 percent, marking 19 consecutive quarters of 20 percent growth or more. The […]
