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Asics launches the newly-designed Gel Kayano 28 for runners

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To ensure and deliver a ‘safer and smoother ride’ for runners, Asics have launched the Gel-Kayano 28 in a newly-designed performance running shoe. The Gel-Kayano aims to provide greater stability through significant upgrades especially for those who are either serious about the sport or are strong enthusiasts.

The Gel-Kayano 28 features a low-profile External Heel Counter and ‘Dynamic Duomax’ technology which work in tandem to prevent excessive inward rolling of the foot. For comfort, the Gel-Kayano is equipped with the ‘FF Blast’ foam which is combined with the gender-specific ‘3D Space Construction’ technology which provides softer and lightweight cushioning and a responsive rebound.

Users will also get access to ASICS Runkeeper app, which helps them engage with other users and record their personal stats as well.

ASICS’ mission to move one million minds

Through a newly-developed ‘Mind Uplifter’ tool, Asics is determined to enable athletes and runners to view the impact of movement on their own mind. Data from users utilising this tool would be contributing to the world’s first live study into the relationship between the sport of running and the mind. The tool, essentially, charts the positive impact of running across 10 emotional and cognitive metrics, showing its various effects on the users. A dynamic ‘World Uplift Map’ would also be created to quantify the data gathered from around the world. For more information, please visit this page.

The ASICS Gel-Kayano 28 is priced between Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 14,999. For more information please visit ASICS’ website.

Garmin launches an easy-to-use GPS smartwatch: The Forerunner 55

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The Forerunner 55 is Garmin’s latest addition to its portfolio of GPS smartwatches and though, it’s designed for people of all skill levels, it is made especially for beginners to get things moving in their personal fitness journeys.

The smartwatch is equipped with comprehensive running modes, with an integrated GPS which tracks the distance, pace, and the location of the users. The Forerunner 55 also features advanced running features for those to up the tempo in their training. This includes:

The Forerunner 55
  • ‘PacePro’ mode in which the smartwatch provides suitable guidance to help users tailor their efforts to a selected course or distance.
  • A finish time estimator which displays the estimated the user would take to complete a specific run distance.
  • Cadence Alerts which lets users know when they stray away from their cadence range.

Additionally, the Forerunner 55 also delivers daily tailored training tips and on-screen guidance from Garmin Coaches for running training plans. A wrist-based heartrate monitor helps in tracking the users’ heartrate at all times. A ‘Body Battery’ energy monitor tracks energy levels and finds the best times for the users to train and to rest. Stress-levels can be tracked too for better insights.

The Forerunner 55 (Aqua)

Women can also track their menstrual cycle or pregnancy-related symptoms, receive exercise and nutritional advice through the Garmin Connect App.

The Forerunner 55 also features other fitness modes for effective tracking. These include virtual running, swimming, Pilates, HIIT, and more. The smartwatch tracks the user’s steps, calories, and more, throughout the day.

For safety and security, the Forerunner 55 allows users to share their location with their emergency contacts.

The Forerunner 55 is designed to be worn all day and it features a 2-week-long battery life, which works for 20 hours when on GPS mode. The all new Forerunner 55 comes in 3 exciting colours; Black, Aqua and Monterra Grey available at the price of Rs. 20,990 on Amazon, Flipkart, Tata CLiQ, Synergizer, and Garmin Brand stores.

For more information, please visit this page.

Nike lndia launches its new Flyknit range

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Nike India showcased its new season collection last weekend at Tote on  the Turf, Mumbai. the event saw the sportswear-manufacturing giant launch the latest range of the flagship Flyknit series, in addition to a new performance running and training garment range.

The flagship Flyknit range has three options – Free Run motion Flyknit – Rs 14,995, Free Run Flyknit – Rs 11,995 and the Free Run – Rs 8,995. This range has a minimalist bottom (sole) design with a snug  upper fit.

Nike also previewed its new Nike app, Nike+ Running; it now hopes to drive the Nike Club offline initiative through the app. Plans are to start off with running clubs in Colaba and Bandra. As a part of this initiative, Nike will provide pacers (for beginners and advance runners) and a running coach twice a week  (Wednesdays and Saturdays) at these locations for local Mumbai runners. Runners can join this informal running club free of charge.