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News about fitness

• How the Apple Watch heart rate sensor works, according to Apple

  A new support document on Apple's website describes exactly how the watch measures your pulse and more

• Razer starts shipping the Nabu X, a stylish fitness band for cheap

  The $US50 fitness band counts steps, tracks sleep and provides basic notification alerts, without the watch-like appearance.

• Microsoft Band and Health get active again with new exercise routines

  After a couple of quiet months, improvements to Microsoft's budding fitness platform are underway.

• Train for a marathon like a pro with these apps

  The best in apps for the long-distance runners amongst you

• Wearables go niche and narrow in the search for consumer relevance (+6 photos)

  The latest wearables are extremely mission-specific, aimed at narrow sports categories instead of general fitness.

• Report: Jawbone will fight back at Fitbit with new fitness trackers

  New models may include a $50 clip-on tracker and a $180 band with more sensors than the existing Jawbone UP.