We swabbed GoodLife, Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness locations to find the germiest piece of equipment

We swabbed GoodLife, Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness locations to find the germiest piece of equipment

Sweat, heavy breathing, warm temperatures and lots of people — the gym is the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in, which is why wiping equipment down is a normal part of gym etiquette.  But does a quick wipe really eliminate all those germs? CBC’s Marketplace swabbed equipment at several popular national gym chains to … Read more

Small-brained hominid species challenges human exceptionalism, says paleoanthropologist

Small-brained hominid species challenges human exceptionalism, says paleoanthropologist

The 2013 discovery of the largest collection of hominid fossils ever found is rewriting the origin of complex behaviours we thought were uniquely human, says a renowned paleoanthropologist. The fossilized bones belonged to an entirely new species of ancient human relatives called, Homo naledi, which lived in South Africa several hundred thousand years ago when the first Homo … Read more

Peloton partners with TikTok to put workout content on platform

Peloton partners with TikTok to put workout content on platform

Struggling fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive will bring its workout content to short-form video platform TikTok in an exclusive partnership, the companies said Thursday. The partnership comes as Peloton is pivoting from hardware and transforming into a software-focused company, leaning on its exclusive content to drive subscriber growth. Peloton shares jumped 7% on the news. Demand for the company’s … Read more

The 10 best apps for your 2024 New Year’s resolutions

The 10 best apps for your 2024 New Year’s resolutions

Digital Trends Now that the holidays have come and gone, it’s time to look forward to the new year. And you know what that means — 2024 New Year’s resolutions! I know that we all try to make some resolutions each year, but it’s hard to stay on top of it. Whether it’s trying to … Read more

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. 965: Which is the best running watch?

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. 965: Which is the best running watch?

Garmin Forerunner 265 (left) and Forerunner 965 Digital Trends Garmin has been a dominant player in GPS-enabled sports watches, and the Forerunner series has gained immense popularity among athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. The series boasts diverse features and functions that cater to users’ varying needs, with the Garmin Forerunner 265 and Forerunner 965 standing … Read more