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13 Fitness Tracker Market Statistics (Sales Growth & Trends)

February 15, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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The obsession with counting daily steps didn’t begin when Fitbit launched its old-school clip-on prototype back in 2009. Nor did it explode in the 60s when Japan — host of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics — popularized the old-fashioned mechanical pedometer (manpo-kei).

Hop in your time machine … we’re jetting back to the late 1700s.

That’s because we owe today’s hottest digital fitness trend to none other than our third president, Thomas Jefferson, who was a neurotic step-tracker in the Declaration of Independence Era.

Although Jefferson was ahead of his time (unbeknownst to him), he couldn’t have possibly imagined how far technology would advance his once-simplistic innovation.

Oh, how times have changed!

Today’s trackers give us a 24/7 glance at health data that once required a doctor’s visit, a stethoscope, dizzying electrical hookups, and a costly health insurance premium.

But just how popular are Fitbits, Garmin trackers, and other smartwatch innovations? Keep reading to learn about 13 fitness tracker market statistics that put the industry in perspective.

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10 Surprising Fitbit Usage Statistics (Revenue & Sales)

February 14, 2022 By Jess Billitz

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Fitbit didn’t just “break into” the wearable tech scene in 2009. It almost solely inspired the fitness-tracking craze that would later unfold into an $11.3 billion industry by 2018.

What started as a clip-on pedometer without smartphone connectivity evolved into a 28-model line-up with water-resistant devices that can track floors, heart rate, location, and even stress.

Now, 13 years later, where does Fitbit stand today?

Check out these surprising Fitbit usage statistics to see where the world’s most famous fitness-tracking creator stands.

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Planet Fitness Doesn’t Have Scales (Wait….What?)

November 8, 2021 By Steve Burden

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There are certain things in life that we shouldn’t be surprised by anymore, yet time and time again, they catch us off guard.

Whether it’s Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement, The New England Patriots winning the Superbowl, or Planet Fitness promoting an idea that goes against traditional fitness ideas, we should see them coming a mile away.

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But somehow, we’re just as shocked as the last time when they arrive.

It’s the latter of those occurrences we’ll be taking a closer look at today, as with their latest brainwave, Planet Fitness has decided it would be a good idea not to have scales in their gyms.

No, really.

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8 Pieces of Equipment You Need to Do Athlean-X

October 27, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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Athlean-X now features more than a dozen aesthetic training programs, from the wannabe athlete’s AX1 to the frustrated hard gainer’s Max Size to the ego-lifter’s Ultimate Arms.

It’s the science-backed approach to training that recruited the die-hard groupies in the first place. But it’s the home-gym-friendly programs that keep them begging Cavaliere for more!

(Yes, even after the whole fake weight saga.)

Are you ready to try Wolverine, Total Beast, or really any Jeff Cavaliere-branded program without fighting the gym crowds? Then what you need is these eight pieces of equipment:

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Why Home Is The New Gym (Fitness Facts & Statistics)

April 20, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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It’s no substitute for a Gold’s Gym or LA Fitness membership.

There’s no satisfying clinking of weights (music to your ears), nobody’s jumping to be your spotter, and the buzzing garage refrigerator next to the squat rack is taunting you with ice cream & beer.

But whether it’s a resistance band set rolled up and shoved under the coffee table or a full-fledged home gym in the basement, the fact of the matter is this:

Home is the new gym.

And, these home gym fitness facts and statistics may just convince you to cancel your membership (ha, good luck) and clear out the garage.

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Fitness Equipment Industry Statistics (Growth & Trends)

January 18, 2021 By Jess Billitz

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A treadmill ($900), bench gear ($150), free weight set ($1,000), squat rack ($300), and gym selfie mirrors ($100) turn a home gym into a once-in-a-lifetime investment.

A fully-stocked garage gym could register a $2,000+ price tag.

That $10-$20 monthly gym membership certainly sounds like a steal right about now.

But scoping out that 20,000 sq. ft. Planet Fitness — fitted with three rows of cardio machines and dozens of resistance training equipment — makes you wonder.

This place must cost millions to fully stock and maintain.

So, just how much are health centers shelling out on fitness equipment each year? And where’s the industry headed now that the obesity and inactivity epidemics are at record highs?

To learn more about this billion-dollar industry, take a look at these 15 statistical trends.

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How to Use a Squat Rack [Guide with Videos]

September 1, 2020 By Steve Burden

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Today we’re going to be looking at how to use a squat rack properly, an important piece of gear for getting the most out of your training. Knowing how to use a squat rack best is essential for anyone serious about their training.

One important note to make before we start, though, is always to remember the first rule of the squat rack: Don’t curl in the squat rack!

Remember that, and you’ll get along just fine.

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Powerlifting Belt vs Weightlifting Belt: Which Do I Get?

May 5, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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You’ve seen the bigger guys at the gym wearing a leather belt when performing deadlifts and squats. Yet, when you search the Internet to buy your own belt, you may have noticed that some belts are “powerlifting” belts while others are “weightlifting” belts.

We know this can be a little confusing, so let’s go over the major differences between powerlifting and weightlifting belts and recommend the best of each.

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Leather vs. Nylon Weightlifting Belts: Which is Better?

March 3, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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If you’re looking to make huge gains in the gym by doing heavy barbell exercises, one of the best ways to prevent injury and improve performance is by using a weightlifting belt. Whether it’s the Gymreapers Weight Lifting Belt or the Nylon Harbinger Weightlifting Belt, you should improve your bracing and numbers a bit easier.

But, with a market that’s saturated in different types of belts, it can be hard to figure out which type is actually best.

Below, we’ll overview the advantages and disadvantages of leather and nylon weightlifting belts and make a final recommendation regarding which type is best.

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