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3 Great Apps for Runners in Training

One of the most highly recognized running events, the Boston Marathon, took place just two short weeks ago. Marathon Monday is a holiday in the small but pride-filled city of Boston, Massachusetts that has, since the bombing tragedy of 2013, reached fervent heights. All runners are celebrities for the day, whether they are in the […]

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Strength and Power Athletes Enter the Digital Space with Push Strength

As endurance athletes have come to take for granted their heart rate monitors, GPS units and ergometers, strength and power athletes (and their coaches) have been on the outside looking in at the digital space. Strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches prescribe and monitor load, volume, rest and percent of maximum capacity, but these factors do […]

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XBand Provides Real Data and Wearable Technology for Everyday Athletes

Wearables these days have been all the rage. Every weekend warriors wants to measure their progress and compete with their friends over who can walk the most steps, run the most miles or burn the most calories. But what does that all really mean? It is easy to track your progress on an elementary level, but more than likely you are not getting the most out of your personal workout device. A new wearable is trying to bridge that gap. The XBand Speed Pro Acceleration and Agility Trainer is a three-piece system that measures speed, acceleration and velocity profiles with accuracy comparable to expensive laser systems. Unlike most other fitness gadgets, this one is for athletes to get the data...

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