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Apparel / Outerwear
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Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
Nov 18, 2011 The brand known best for its outdoor gear to combat the damp and chilly climate of its Pacific Northwest home is expanding its apparel and accessory lines. For fall 2012, Outdoor Research will include more products for dry and cold environments. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Apparel / Outerwear articles |
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More cooling additives headed for next summer's outdoor apparel
Oct 3, 2011 Cooling additives are moving beyond scarves, bandannas and hats into performance apparel. SNEWS looks into the technology and how retailers can educate consumers on the advantages, as well as limitations, of the latest products. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Apparel / Outerwear articles |
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Why U.S.-made is hot in outdoor socks
Aug 22, 2011 Outdoor companies are increasingly jumping on the "Made in the USA" bandwagon, and socks seem to be leading the charge. SNEWS looks at why outdoor sock companies, in particular, are waving the stars and stripes. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Apparel / Outerwear articles |
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Euro products show pizzazz at Germany’s OutDoor show
Aug 3, 2011 The OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, has grown into a globally oriented show with hundreds of product launches from all over the world. SNEWS always prowls the aisles for intriguing companies and products not, or not commonly found, in North America – gear, gadgets and apparel you won’t likely find at Outdoor Retailer. Take a look at a few highlights from the 2011 event. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Apparel / Outerwear articles |
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Dynafit launches first summer line at global retail event in Germany
Jul 11, 2011 A pure wintersports brand since its inception more than six decades ago, Dynafit has launched its first summer line, taking on the motto “Speed up” and aiming for a high-end alpine running and biking audience. SNEWS attended the global kickoff in Germany. Plus, we get a peek at Salewa's new Bolzano, Italy, headquarters and climbing gym. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Apparel / Outerwear articles |
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Bags, Tents, Packs
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Sleeping bag manufacturers provide technical and durable features at a reasonable price point.
Jul 6, 2009 In the SNEWS Outdoor 2009 Magazine, our coverage of the hardgoods market included a trends and product report on tents and packs debuting for the spring 2010 season. Below, is the latest on the sleeping bags segment that was not included in the magazine. As with tents and backpacks, weight remains a key selling point for sleeping bags. Keep your eyes peeled for new collections, as well as updates to lines that have sold well for the past few years. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Bags, Tents, Packs articles |
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True Value -- When it comes to new packs, tents and bags for spring '09, value will rule
Aug 1, 2008 Trends: Tents / Bags / Packs -- With the realities of an uncertain economy, spiking gas prices and climate change sinking into the consciousness of the American consumer, three major pack, tent and sleeping bag trends continue to play out. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Bags, Tents, Packs articles |
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Camp Kitchen
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Hot Stuff -- What are the key ingredients to a successful outdoor excursion?
Aug 1, 2008 Trends: Camp Kitchens -- What are the key ingredients to a successful outdoor excursion? Consider stocking these retailer-recommended hot-selling products for consumers wanting to cook outdoors. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Camp Kitchen articles |
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Cardio
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Group working to formalize Fitness Industry Technology Council
Oct 24, 2011 A consortium of industry leaders working to recommend a set of standards and best practices for fitness equipment technology is moving forward to formalize the organization by early 2012. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cardio articles |
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Club Industry ’11: Trends and products from vertical climbing to suspension and more
Oct 21, 2011 Although the chatter in the aisles was about how little there was to see (or was new) at the Club Industry show, there were indeed trends on the show floor. SNEWS takes a look at a few product highlights. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cardio articles |
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Health & Fitness Business ’11: Latest cardio goes high-tech, multi-function, but also back-to-basics
Sep 28, 2011 SNEWS continues its post HFB 2011 coverage with a look at the latest cardio products and trends. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cardio articles |
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HFB to showcase new and revamped products, plus a slew of accessories
Sep 9, 2011 The Health & Fitness Business Expo (Sept. 14-16) is a prime opportunity for industry professionals to network, but it’s also prime time for the latest product debuts. SNEWS brings you a glimpse of some of the equipment and accessories coming to Las Vegas for next week's show. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cardio articles |
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The search for ‘The Next New Thing’ for fitness continues: Could one of these be 'The One'?
Jun 22, 2011 A few new products on the market offer low-impact workouts and might be worth a shot for businesses hoping to attract new customers who may be bored with their workouts. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cardio articles |
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Climbing
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Gravitational Pull -- Climbers make their voices heard more and more through online forums
Aug 1, 2008 Trends: Climbing -- Climbing equipment today evolves more rapidly than it did in the early days of the outdoor industry, with trends in gear swinging like a pendulum between two influential forces -- product innovation and consumer demand. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Climbing articles |
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Electronics
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Listen up: New technology uses ears to measure workout stats
Jul 8, 2011 Valencell CEO tells SNEWS that its new technology can help fitness enthusiasts more accurately measure heart rate, calories burned and distance traveled – through their ears. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Electronics articles |
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MyZone’s goal is to measure movement – at the gym, at the park, or even at the supermarket
Jul 1, 2011 MyZone had a small, last minute booth without any real product at the back of the IHRSA show hall and was swamped. Now executives are ready to deliver the company’s debut product that they say is the first to “make movement measureable.” SNEWS talks to them to find out more. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Electronics articles |
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Did you hear?...Boom predicted in fitness wearable wireless devices
Jun 20, 2011 A research group predicts during the next five years consumers will flock to wearable wireless devices that track their fitness, sports and wellness activities. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Electronics articles |
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Group looks to build user trust in fitness technology
May 2, 2011 SNEWS gets a sneak peak at the new Fitness Industry Technology Council, a group of industry leaders calling for increased reliability and compatibility of the digital data being output to users from fitness equipment. Will all calorie counters eventually be trusted? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Electronics articles |
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Outdoor, fitness products shine at Consumer Electronics Show
Jan 10, 2011 The International Consumer Electronics Show recognized its market is increasingly asking for products for activity and health by launching the first Sports, Fitness and the Outdoors Summit and Exhibit as part of the 2011 main event. SNEWS talked to summit presenters, show organizers and peeked at a selection of award-winning products. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Electronics articles |
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Food and Drink
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Disasters jump demand for freeze-dried foods as retailers prepare for summer rush
May 9, 2011 Recent natural disasters and some economic worries are driving up demand for freeze-dried foods, including those intended for the outdoor market. Manufacturers say they're feeling the pressure. Retailers say they haven't seen any panic ... yet. SNEWS looks into the story. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Food and Drink articles |
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Footwear
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German running biomechanics researcher calls barefoot running a 'fad’
Aug 29, 2011 An national class gymnast turned biomechanics professor, Gert-Peter Brüggemann, Ph.D., began taking a harder look at running more than 25 years ago. As a professor of biomechanics now, he's consulted with companies such as Nike and, most recently, Brooks on its PureProject. SNEWS talked to him and found out he has a lot to say about barefoot running: It’ll hurt people. SNEWS listened. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Footwear articles |
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Columbia Sportswear seeks to become innovation leader with technology launch
Jun 15, 2011 Columbia Sportswear is set on upgrading its image to that of a technology innovation leader. In an exclusive preview story, SNEWS got an early peek at what the company is launching this week to media at an event in San Francisco. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Footwear articles |
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Timberland re-launches outdoor, promises women’s needs top-of-mind
Jan 14, 2011 You may say, wait, again? But Timberland says it’s back and it’s very serious about its commitment to outdoor specialty and core product, with a particular emphasis on women’s footwear. SNEWS gets an early peek prior to the company’s launch at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2011. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Footwear articles |
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Ecco unveils study backing its ‘Natural Motion’ minimalist shoe
Nov 8, 2010 Runners who wear minimal footwear see a muscular and performance benefit, but not necessarily injury prevention, a new study has found. SNEWS® attended an event unveiling the research to bring you the latest on the trend of barefoot/minimalist running. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Footwear articles |
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Footwear makers focus on educating people about ‘barefoot’ basics
Sep 17, 2010 The barefoot running trend has sparked manufacturers to launch a variety of spartan shoes. Footwear makers say their main goal now is to educate people about the various types, as well as the basics of the training philosophy. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Footwear articles |
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Home Gyms
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Health & Fitness Business ’11: Suspension, function, balance and adjustability coming to strength equipment
Sep 26, 2011 Suspension and body weight training continue to find their way onto more new strength equipment that debuted at the Health & Fitness Business Expo in September. SNEWS also finds balance training and adjustable weights creeping into the strength category more and more. Get a look at a few highlights here. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Home Gyms articles |
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Gear to keep desk jockeys healthier in an 'active workplace'
Jul 22, 2011 Since the Mayo Clinic released its research declaring sitting for long periods of time to be detrimental to health, a few fitness products to help stay active at work have popped up in the market. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Home Gyms articles |
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The search for ‘The Next New Thing’ for fitness continues: Could one of these be 'The One'?
Jun 22, 2011 A few new products on the market offer low-impact workouts and might be worth a shot for businesses hoping to attract new customers who may be bored with their workouts. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Home Gyms articles |
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Suspension training staying the course: Trends and products
Mar 9, 2011 Bred from the military and spun off into infomercial territory, suspension-training products have been around for nearly a decade but their popularity seems to have taken a jump and is tip-toeing into retail. SNEWS looks at why the products may prove to have staying power in the larger arena of functional fitness. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Home Gyms articles |
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Home gyms aim to satisfy today's consumer seeking multifunctional products
Jan 24, 2011 Consumers want a single product that does more than one thing, think cell phones that do everything but the dishes. Same applies to strength-training equipment. Some manufacturers have responded to the trend with machines that offer the ability to do a variety of workouts with fixed arms, cables and pulleys, and stretch and body resistance stations - all-in-one. SNEWS® talked to a few brands that have hopped on the trend already, and we bet there are more to come. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Home Gyms articles |
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Optics / Photo
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Photo Marketing Show provides glimpse at market opportunity for retailers
Mar 5, 2010 The taking of images and recording of memories has become ever more important to a wider audience -- thanks in large part to cameras on most every mobile phone these days. And it is because of this trend that outdoor retailers have a real opportunity...SNEWS sent two reporters to a recent photo show and they brought back valuable insights. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Optics / Photo articles |
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Paddlesports
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market '10: Open Air Demo sets tone for high-energy show
Aug 9, 2010 The high energy of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market began Aug. 2 with the Open Air Demo where stand-up paddling overwhelmed kayaks and other paddlers in the water. Read the SNEWS take from our editors on the scene. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Paddlesports articles |
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Rethinking Retail: Stand-up paddleboarding a means to retail, gym partnerships
Jun 23, 2010 The Rutabaga paddlesports shop is targeting the fitness crowd to build participation in stand-up paddleboarding -- and sees a natural means to partner with the likes of gyms and fitness retailers. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Paddlesports articles |
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Stand-up paddling riding a wave of enthusiasm…will it last?
Oct 21, 2009 Stand-up paddleboarding has emerged as the new, hot thing, and plenty of people in the outdoor industry seem willing to support it -- or at least give it a go. Retailers, manufacturers and other members of the paddleboard community say the sport is riding a wave of enthusiasm. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Paddlesports articles |
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Treading Water -- Insiders weigh in on the state of the paddlesports market.
Aug 1, 2008 Trends: Paddling -- Insiders analyze the state of the paddlesports market and where it's headed in 2008, and beyond. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Paddlesports articles |
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Personal Care
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Getting burned: Which sunscreens are best?
Jun 14, 2010 Since we ran our three-part investigation in late May on sunscreens detailing the risk we all face due to FDA inaction and marketing hyperbole, we have been asked the simplest question over and over by retailers and consumers: Which sunscreens are best? This isn’t so easy to answer, but SNEWS lays out its parameters and brand tips. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Personal Care articles |
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Web Extras: Are you doing enough exercise for your bones?
Jul 15, 2007 There are all kinds of devices these days that can be clipped on waists, legs, wrists and arms, not to mention ones a person stands on or holds, that are designed to tell somebody something about what's going on inside their body. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Personal Care articles |
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The Product Zone
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Health & Fitness Business ’10: SNEWS Product Zone has details on the newest gear
Sep 10, 2010 Check out new products at the 2010 Health & Fitness Business Expo in the new, digital SNEWS Product Zone. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all The Product Zone articles |
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SNEWS Summer Outdoor 2010 Product Zone Preview
Jul 26, 2010 Get a jump on Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 planning with the SNEWS Product Zone preview featuring products from Buff, Platypus, Cocoon, La Sportiva, The North Face, Salomon, Granite Gear, Jetboil, Merrell, Point 6, Optimus, Marmot, Optic Nerve, Ryders, Tanka Bar, Tarma, Terramar, Tilley, Travel Chair and Timberland. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all The Product Zone articles |
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SNEWS Fitness magazine 2009 Product Zone
Jul 28, 2009 SNEWS® Product Zone -- Featuring products listed in the SNEWS Fitness magazine from Aristo by FMI, Bodycraft, Accufitness, Life Fitness, Grip Pro, SPRI, Octane Fitness and Productive Fitness. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all The Product Zone articles |
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SNEWS Summer Outdoor magazine 2009 Product Zone
Jul 28, 2009 SNEWS® Product Zone -- Featuring products listed in the SNEWS Outdoor Summer magazine from Arbor Day Foundation, Bridgedale, Eschler, Cocoon, Dixon Rollerpack, ExOfficio, Garmont, Gibbon, The North Face, Tilley, Jetboil, Kahtoola, Zerogoo, Life-Link, Marmot, Tarma Designs, Granite Gear, Grip Pro Trainer, Timberland and Komperdell. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all The Product Zone articles |
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SNEWS Summer Outdoor magazine 2008 Product Zone
Jan 11, 2009 SNEWS Product Zone -- Featuring products from Bridgedale, Camelbak, MSR, Thermarest, Coghlan's, Cocoon, ExOfficio, Filson, GCI, Garmont, Salomon, Granite Gear, Hilleberg, Horny Toad, Yaktrax, Inov-8, Komperdell, Life-Link, Marmot, Merrell, Monkey Bar, Nalgene, Nomadic State of Mind, The North Face, Grip Pro Trainer, Red Ledge, PUR, OverBoard, K&R, Samsonite OutLab, Sawyer, Spibelt, Timberland, and Under Armour. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all The Product Zone articles |
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Wintersports
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Dynafit launches first summer line at global retail event in Germany
Jul 11, 2011 A pure wintersports brand since its inception more than six decades ago, Dynafit has launched its first summer line, taking on the motto “Speed up” and aiming for a high-end alpine running and biking audience. SNEWS attended the global kickoff in Germany. Plus, we get a peek at Salewa's new Bolzano, Italy, headquarters and climbing gym. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Wintersports articles |
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Backcountry editor Drew Pogge forecasts free-heel future
Jan 24, 2011 SNEWS® caught up with Backcountry magazine editor Drew Pogge in late 2011 just before he hit the road to ski volcanoes in Ecuador. On the eve of the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) annual trade show Jan. 27-30, 2011, in Denver, he offered his take on what the free-heel market can expect next. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Wintersports articles |
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Yoga / Pilates
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Did You Hear? Balance gear, body weight equipment increasing in popularity
Aug 26, 2011 Balance-training gear and equipment using body weight leveraging are rising in popularity among personal trainers and fitness clubs according to the 16th annual IDEA Fitness Programs and Equipment Trends Survey. SNEWS brings you the results. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Yoga / Pilates articles |
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Fitness products for specialty retailers found at outdoor show too
Aug 15, 2011 Sometimes interesting products for fitness retailers to consider aren’t just on a fitness show’s floor and aren’t just made of steel and iron. SNEWS cruised the 1,000-plus booths at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and picked out a few items that could have easily been on a fitness trade show floor. Take a look at what caught our eyes. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Yoga / Pilates articles |
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Within Reach -- Fitness retailers don't have to bend over backward to successfully sell yoga products.
Jul 15, 2008 Trends: Yoga -- Studies show millions of yoga participants are also active fitness aficionados. Are you reaching your share? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Yoga / Pilates articles |
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Bikram yoga becomes eye of legal storm
Oct 1, 2004 Bikram Choudhury, dubbed yoga's bad boy, has been a catalyst in the questioning of what yoga means to us in the West -- and what it may mean to the companies making, selling, promoting and marketing yoga products and accessories. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Yoga / Pilates articles |
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Pilates trademarks overturned, leaves name generic
Dec 4, 2000 Trademark ruling by federal court leaves the popular method's name generic for all to use Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Yoga / Pilates articles |
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Other
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SuperZoo show, innovative gear propel healthy pet product market
Sep 24, 2010 The pet product market appears healthy and primed for growth, as attendance picked up at this year’s SuperZoo trade show, and innovative new products are flowing into the market. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Other articles |
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iFitness Belts Oct 17, 2011 The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Fitnex E55SG Elliptical Sep 14, 2011 So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Icebreaker as a Vendor Partner
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Gramicci leverages Haggar to lower prices on fall 2012 products, predicts consumers will reduce spending
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