In today’s era of sustainable transportation, e-bikes have emerged as an exciting alternative to traditional bicycles. With their electric motors providing pedal-assist capabilities, e-bikes offer a convenient and efficient way to get around cities like Chicago. If you’re considering hopping on the e-bike trend in the Windy City, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with e-bike rules and regulations. In this guide, we’ll dive into the world of e-bikes and shed light on…
We’re past the midpoint in January, and that means it’s time to double down on those health-and-wellness-focused resolutions: especially fitness ones. And it’s not always easy to squeeze in that workout at the gym, whether you normally head to the gym at the end of the day or bright and early. So why not keep your gym at home? Our team has come up with some of our favorite fitness products to…
It’s the start of a new year, which often means a new workout plan. And for many, that’s going to mean some new aches and pains. You feel great after you work out, riding the post-exercise endorphin high—until sore muscles set in a few hours or days later. Sore muscles are a very common side effect of working out, but that doesn’t make them any more pleasant to deal with. If you’re…
I put three smartwatches head-to-head in the gym on a mission to find the best smartwatches for weightlifters and cross-trainers. Cettina is Abt’s Digital Marketing Coordinator and resident weight lifting expert. In this guest post, she puts three of the best smartwatches to the test to find out which one is tops for weight lifters. Over the last few years, smartwatches have evolved and taken on a variety of functions, making them…
Fitness bands and heart rate monitors are essential in the fitness world; they help us stay fit while maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Most fitness bands provide useful features that monitor our heart rate, keep track of how many calories we burned, or track our sleeping patterns. There are multiple kinds of fitness bands out there that can fit your lifestyle, but the most important purpose of having a fitness band is to…
Fashion meets fitness with the new Fitbit Alta. The Fitbit Alta isn’t just your ordinary fitness tracker, you can switch up your style while staying on track with your fitness goals. Just like the other models in Fitbit’s line of fitness trackers, the Alta is capable of tracking your all- day activity, your sleeping patterns, and reminders to move.…
During CES 2016, Fitbit revealed their newest product, the Fitbit Blaze, and we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. Now the moment is finally here, the Fitbit Blaze is available for pre-ordering on Abt.com. Click here or the buy now button in the video below to order yours today! Fitness trackers, like the Fitbit Blaze, have made their way into the fitness world by keeping us on track to help achieve our…
When it comes to the latest technological trends, health and fitness has become a major focus. With the ability to monitor one’s fitness, technology has redefined how people workout, diet, and maintain a healthier lifestyle overall. During CES 2016, our team has come across a number of devices, such as the Misfit Shine 2, which have proved how this trend is still going strong. In 2013, the original Misfit Shine won CES’s…
As we begin the new year, many of us want to work on a healthier lifestyle. The start of a healthy lifestyle consists of eating right and of course staying active. We go for a run, swim or go to the gym to work out. There are a variety of workouts and fitness equipment for different parts of the body, and some of us may not know what kind of workout each…
Winter is fast approaching. It may become more and more difficult to get out and do your favorite outdoor exercises like running or playing sports, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay fit in the comfort of your home. At Abt we have a fitness department that is dedicated to providing indoor fitness equipment to meet all your work out needs. Right now, Chicagoland customers can take advantage of our free delivery…
