LI woman fractured both ankles while unclipping from Peloton bike, lawsuit claims

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A Long Island woman claims she fractured both ankles while trying to unclip herself from Peloton bike pedals, new court papers show.

Valentina Hadland of Hampton Bays blames the fitness company for the Feb. 24, 2019 incident, claiming her bike and its pedals’ clipping system were defective and dangerous, according to a new Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit.

Hadland — who received the bike on Christmas 2018 — alleges the clipping system “was unsafe and dangerous for use by foreseeable users insofar as it could and did cause trapping of lower extremities and severe injuries,” the suit charges.

Hadland says she has “permanent damages to the bones, ligaments and tendons of the left and right ankles,” and suffered shock and emotional distress, the filing claims.

Peloton’s expensive indoor fitness equipment rose to popularity during the pandemic, but had recently had a slew of issues. Bloomberg via Getty Images

Hadland is suing for unspecified damages under claims of negligence, product liability and breach of warranties.

Peloton has had publicity struggles over the past year, after several children were injured and one allegedly died from the company’s treadmills.

Last month, the luxury fitness giant took another blow when its shares tanked after a character on the “Sex and the City” spinoff “And Just Like That…” suffered a fatal heart attack following a ride on the pricey stationary bike.

Peloton also nixed a commercial with “SATC” actor Chris Noth after two women accused him of sexual assault.

Valentina Hadland says she’s enduring “permanent damages to” both her ankles. Bloomberg via Getty Images

On Thursday, The Post reported that Peloton was delaying the opening of a $400 million Ohio factory, but company CEO John Foley on Friday denied the claim.

Peloton did not immediately return a request for comment.

Another Peloton Heart Attack on TV? ‘Billions’ Says It’s a Coincidence

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This article includes mild spoilers for the Season 6 premiere of “Billions.”

Mr. Big wasn’t the only one.

In an early scene of the Season 6 premiere of the Showtime white-collar crime drama “Billions,” a main character on the show, Mike Wagner (played by David Costabile), has a heart attack while riding a Peloton, the high-end stationary bike.

Television viewers may well experience déjà vu after seeing the character dismount his Peloton and react to a wave of chest pain amid luxury furnishings. In the premiere episode last month of HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” revival, “And Just Like That …,” Carrie’s husband, known as Mr. Big (Chris Noth), dies of a heart attack after finishing his 1,000th Peloton ride.

One difference in the bizarrely similar plot points is that Costabile’s character, an executive at the hedge fund at the center of the show, survives. And when he returns to the office after his heart attack, the show took a chance to address the plot parallel head on.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Netflix, Peloton, Disney and more

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Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Netflix – Shares of the streaming giant tanked 21.7%, on pace for their worst day since July 2012. The steep sell-off came after Netflix admitted that streaming competition was eating into its own growth in its fourth-quarter earnings release Thursday. Other media companies with streaming services also saw shares fall after Netflix issued lower-than-expected subscriber guidance. Disney shares fell 5.6%, while ViacomCBS dropped about 6%, and Discovery lost roughly 4%.

Peloton – Shares of the at-home fitness company saw an 11.7% bounce on Friday after a major wipeout Thursday, when investors sold shares following a CNBC report that the company is halting production of its bikes and treadmills. Peloton then said Friday that it’s reviewing production levels and considering layoffs.

Schlumberger – The oilfield services stock fell 1.8% on Friday despite a better-than-expected fourth-quarter report for Schlumberger. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 41 cents per share, while analysts surveyed by Refinitiv were looking for 39 cents. Revenue also topped estimates. Schlumberger reported shrinking margins in its production systems unit.

CSX – CSX shares dipped 3.2% even after the railroad operator beat earnings expectations for the fourth quarter. The company posted a profit of 42 cents per share, beating the StreetAccount consensus estimate by 1 cent. However, CSX reported volume fell from the previous year.

Intuitive Surgical – Intuitive Surgical shares sunk 7.9% despite the company’s quarterly earnings report beating expectations. Management said procedures using its DaVinci surgical system will be down significantly in the current quarter due to Covid surges.

PPG Industries – PPG’s shares slipped 3% even after beating analysts’ earnings expectations in its quarterly report. The paint and coatings maker said heightened supply and Covid-related disruptions from the fourth quarter are expected to continue in the current quarter.

Intel – Intel’s stock rose nearly 1% midday but closed flat, after the company announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in new manufacturing facilities outside Columbus, Ohio. The plants come as chipmakers work to accelerate supply to meet demand.

Rio Tinto – Rio Tinto shares retreated about 2.2% after Serbia revoked the mining company’s lithium exploration licenses. Government leaders said the decision came after opposition from environmental groups. Rio had aimed to become one of the top producers of lithium, a key component in batteries.

Under Armour – The apparel stock rose 1.4% after Citi upgraded Under Armour to buy from neutral. The firm said in a note to clients that the industry shift to online and direct-to-consumer shopping would Under Armour improve its profit margins.

— CNBC’s Tanaya Macheel, Jesse Pound and Yun Li contributed reporting

Best fitness deals available right now: $400 off Peloton, $60 off Apple Watch Series 7

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It’s 2022, which means new year, new you, and new deals on some quality workout machines. And while fulfilling those New Year’s resolutions can be a hefty task, especially if it means paying a trip to your local gym, you’ll be happy to find that at-home fitness equipment is more prevalent than ever. So, whether you’re looking to keep your cardio intact or want to shed some pounds, look to this deals list which includes best-selling exercise bikes, scales, fitness trackers, and more.

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Peloton Bike Basics for $1,495 $400 off Peloton A tried-and-true workout machine, the $1,495 ($400 off) Peloton Bike sits at the top of ZDNet’s best home gym equipment for good reason. Besides building a cult following through virtual, online spin cycle classes, the Peloton Bike has the caveat of catering to all fitness levels. You don’t have to be a marathon cyclist to get an effective, full-body workout. Note that a $39 per month subscription is required to get you on-demand access to Peloton’s catalog of trainers and class types, ranging from beginner to advanced.

NordicTrack Commercial S22i Studio Cycle for $1,499 $500 off + 30-day iFIT Family Membership ($39 value) NordicTrack Arguably the best Peloton alternative, NordicTrack’s commercial S22i studio cycle is currently on sale for just $1,499 ($500 off), with a free 30-day iFIT Family Membership ($39 value) included. For the price, you’re getting a formidable exercise bike that’s impressively quiet – thanks to magnetic resistance, a rotating HD touchscreen that spans 22 inches, and NordicTrack’s Quiet Drive tech, which silently shifts the incline and decline to realistically mimic the terrain of where you’re virtually riding. For the full experience, connect to the iFIT network of live and on-demand workouts and you’ll have fun sweating in no time.

XTERRA TR150 Folding Treadmill for $383 $116 off XTERRA If running and jogging are more of your thing, then give the XTERRA TR150 a shot. Discounted to $383 ($116 off), the treadmill gets the job done for anyone wanting to build stamina and get some miles in. The standout feature for the TR150? Portability. You can fold it up to save your room some space, and it has transport wheels for added mobility.

Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym for $499.98 $299 off Bowflex The pandemic hasn’t made it easy for working out…outside. If you miss curling dumbbells and using the pull-down bar at your local gym, the Bowflex PR1000 is for you. Priced at a penny short of $500 ($299 off), the PR1000 is a 25-in-1 strength workout machine. It features a 200-pound power rod for heavy-duty resistance and an array of pulleys to get an arm, shoulder, chest, or back exercise in.

NordicTrack RW500 Power for $799.99 $200 off NordicTrack Perhaps you’re more of an upper-body kind of person? Best Buy currently has the NordicTrack RW500 Power on sale for $799.99, a $200 discount from retail. For the price, you get a commercial-grade rowing machine, built with over 26 resistance levels and an air-cooling system to replicate that of an actual boat. It’s a great pickup if building core strength is your goal.

Hyperice Hypervolt GO Massager for $159 $41 off Hyperice When exercising, getting your body conditioned and relaxed is just as important as warming up and feeling the burn. We’ve seen an influx of massage guns over the years and this offering from Hyperice is a solid choice among the bunch. It comes with two interchangeable head attachments (flat and bullet) to help you target various muscle areas – from arms to legs. You can buy one today at Target for $159 ($41 off).

AccuCheck Digital Body Weight Scale for $24.88 38% off with clip coupon AccuCheck Keep track of your weight loss journey with this digital weight scale by AccuCheck. The device’s functionality is as simple as it looks; just step on and let AccuCheck’s proprietary algorithm do the rest. The scale comes in a quadruplet of colors but the clear option appears to be the best deal – selling for just $24.88 (38% off).

Withings Body Cardio Smart Wi-Fi Scale for $109 $40 off Withings A higher-end alternative to the aforementioned scale, Withing’s Body Cardio smart scale is a clinically-tested health tracker that can measure your weight, weight trends, BMI (body mass index), full-body composition, and more. There’s also a companion app, Health Mate, which breaks down all of those stats through comprehensible and user-friendly visuals. With all the smart features built-in, you can expect up to 18 months of battery life using the four included AAA batteries. Amazon currently has the scale on sale for only $109.99 ($40 off).

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