Companies rush to replace the gym at CES

The year of the first-ever all-virtual CES is, unsurprisingly, the year of the virtual gym. The past 12 months have seen most of our fitness routines completely transformed — speaking for myself, my Apple Watch step count shows two big empty spots where March and April are. Fitness startups have seen unexpected windfall in all of this. In June, Lululemon announced plans to acquire Mirror for $500 million, while competitors like Tonal saw a 7x increase in sales for the year. In December, Apple la...
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Here's a peek at how reporter Katie Warren uncovered a surprising culture among star instructors at trendy fitness company SoulCycle

Samantha Lee/Business Insider Business Insider reporter Katie Warren covers the lifestyles of the world's 1 percent. Hollis Johnson Business Insider is taking you behind the scenes of our best stories with our series "The Inside Story."  This week, we're interviewing reporter Katie Warren who exposed sexualized behavior and claims of fat-shaming among some star instructors at popular fitness company SoulCycle. Warren explains how covering the lives of the rich and famous ...
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I stayed at Hotel June in L.A., which is offering day rates for professionals looking for WFH alternatives, but I think you'll find the strongest value if you make a night out of it

  Alesandra Dubin/Business Insider Proper Hospitality, a group renowned for design-forward properties, recently opened Hotel June, a more affordable offering near LAX in Los Angeles.Rooms start at $130 per night, but during the pandemic, there are day rates to use guest rooms as workspaces from $99.The inviting pool and restaurant, as well as the sophisticated decor, make it a COVID-safe destination for a local getaway.I booked a standard Spacious King Room to see what it was like to st...
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Weight-lifting products that can be used at home are in high demand as gyms remain shuttered because of the coronavirus

Pelotons aren't the only workout equipment in high demand as gyms remain closed.  Amazon and other retailers show many barbell and dumbbell products out of stock.  While some states have allowed restaurants and stores to reopen, gyms largely remain shuttered.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.  Dumbbells and other weight-lifting supplies are in high demand as gyms are largely left out of early reopening stages in the United States. On Amazon, a pair of neoprene-coated dumbbe...
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People Are Panic-Buying Meat, Toilet Paper … and Pelotons?

With gyms closed and nowhere to go, more people are shelling out $2,245 for the workout bike.
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