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NURVV Run insoles and coaching app review – Turn your shoe into a fitness tracker

REVIEW – Keeping physically fit while working remotely is important since under these conditions there may be less than typical physical movement. The NURVV Run Insoles and Coaching App analyzes your training and schedule, then provides suggestions to improve your running form. I have been evaluating the Nurvv. Read on to see what I think! […]

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Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker smartwatch review

By Bob Patterson / November 12, 2020 / Reviews / Activity tracker, Health and fitness, Smartwatch / 5 Comments

REVIEW – The Amazfit Band 5 Smartwatch is a wellness-oriented solution that provides 24 hour monitoring of your biometrics for overall health… even when you sleep! This thing is chock full of features, (including typical smartphone stuff) and I’ll try to cover as many of them as I can. Let’s get busy! What is it?

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Aura Strap review – This strap lets you know if you should be thirsty

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 12, 2020 / Reviews / Apple Watch, Health and fitness / 3 Comments

REVIEW – Fitness nerds love to keep track of stats and data, so they should love a wearable device that measures hydration and other body composition stats right? That’s what the Aura Strap claims to provide. Let’s take a look and see if it lives up to those claims. What is it? The Aura Strap

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Addsfit Mini portable massage gun review

By Julian Perry / October 10, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness, massager / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – As I get older, I find that many of my daily routines and even regular exercises leave me with an after effect of aches and pains that a simple hand rubbing does not resolve. Sometimes I walk at a fast pace for a mile or 2 with a heavy backpack, and my calves

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SuperGreen TONIK review

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 5, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I was diagnosed as diabetic back in 2004 and in 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Both of those life events made a major impact on my life and body. When I found out that I was diabetic, I immediately cut out sugar and after recovering from cancer treatments, I started working

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Opove M3 Pro Max Massage Gun review

By Bob Patterson / September 23, 2020 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness, massager / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Got sore muscles? The Opove M3 Pro Max Massage Gun is a percussion therapy tool designed to help work out those kinks and strains. It’s kind of like taking a jackhammer to your muscles… but in a good way (really). Let’s find out more. To the review! What is it? It’s a deep

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Stealth core trainer review – Get a 6 pack while playing video games

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 22, 2020 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Do you have a strong core? How about six-pack abs? Want both? Along with a healthy diet, one way to achieve those goals is to do planks. Don’t groan, they are a good exercise. But I get it, they aren’t fun. One way to make them infinitely more fun is by doing planks

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Refresh Mask N95 Personal Air Purification System review

By Julian Perry / September 21, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 6 Comments

REVIEW – Let me start by saying that I am a survivor of Covid-19 and I am completely sold on the need to wear a mask and the importance of wearing a mask. Since the start of the pandemic, I have tried at least a dozen different types/designs of masks in my search to find

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Vaja Pro-Mask 1.0 review

By Dave Rees / September 17, 2020 / Reviews / EDC, Health and fitness / 6 Comments

REVIEW – Who would have thought in 2019 that in less than a year hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and face masks were going to be some of the most sought after items in 2020. To help with this demand, many manufacturers have jumped in and are now producing these critical products. Some folks are embracing

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Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill review

By Julian Perry / September 8, 2020 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness, treadmill / 11 Comments

REVIEW – It now feels like forever since the COVID-19 outbreak and just as long since I have been spending the majority of my time indoors. Prior to the pandemic, I was walking at least 10 miles weekly and had lost about 35 pounds making me trim and fit. However, sitting at my desk for

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Tekto Takta sports face mask review

By Raul Sanchez / September 8, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 19 Comments

REVIEW – In the world we live in today, wearing a mask is not only a part of our everyday lives but it has also become part of our lifestyle. And if your lifestyle includes an active one then you know that going to places such as a gym, studio, rec center, or another training

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Wellue O2Ring Oxygen Monitor review

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 2, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness, Sleep / 23 Comments

REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to check your blood oxygen saturation levels (Sp02) because you have or think you might have sleep apnea or some other health issue. The Wellue O2Ring lets you do that quickly and will let you track oxygen levels and your heart rate while you sleep. Let’s take a deep

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SKL Resistance Bands Exercise Set review

By Bob Patterson / September 1, 2020 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Being stuck in quarantine doesn’t mean that you can’t work out! The SKL Resistance Bands Exercise Set provides a full compliment of gear in addition to the bands that enable you to get a full workout in your home or apartment. They also provide a variety of resistance levels that will meet your

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Toothshower 2.0 review

By Julian Perry / August 30, 2020 / Reviews / Bathroom, Health and fitness, toothbrush / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I pay a lot of attention to the care of my teeth and I floss every day, twice daily. One thing that I hate about conventional flossing is that at times it makes my gums bleed. I have often thought about buying a Waterpik as an alternative but I never got around to

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Core Meditation Trainer review

By Bob Patterson / August 29, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness / 3 Comments

REVIEW – I keep trying to do the meditation thing. I’ve tried apps, podcasts, devices… I always seem to have a tough time getting focused. The Core Meditation Trainer takes a different approach to helping you find your inner peace, no experience required. Let’s find out if Bob is on the pathway to enlightenment. To

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Sportneer massage gun review

By Brooke Hall / August 23, 2020 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness / 4 Comments

REVIEW – The Sportneer percussive massage gun comes with five interchangeable massage heads and six intensity levels, which makes it super flexible for those who are sensitive or those who prefer a deeper, more vigorous massage. What is it? The percussive massage gun helps you relax, relieve soreness, and reduce stress all by yourself. For

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Onyx helps you workout without going to a gym or expensive equipment

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 17, 2020 / News / Exercise, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Have you put on some extra weight from being stuck at home for months due to COVID or do you miss working out with friends? I have an interesting iPhone app that you should check out. The iOS app (sorry, it’s not available for Android yet) is called Onyx and it uses your

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Look Optic Blue-Light Glasses review – Fear not the fine print

By Alex Birch / August 16, 2020 / Reviews / Glasses, Health and fitness / 3 Comments

REVIEW – As someone who is just about to hit the half century mark, I started needing reading glasses over the last couple years. I’ve been near-sighted since 3rd grade and have worn a combination of glasses and contacts ever since. Prior to all this work-from-home business, I would wear contacts every day, relegating my

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TaoTronics Massage Gun review

By Alex Birch / August 10, 2020 / Reviews / Health and fitness, massager / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Our household is one of mountain bikers, skaters, runners and climbers. It should come as no surprise that we are frequently sore and often nursing some adverse result of our beloved activities. We have a variety of foam and hand rollers, tens units and deep tissue leverage devices along with the requisite hot

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Get in a spirited run with Ghost Pacer

By Garry Kolb / August 9, 2020 / News / Crowdfunded, Health and fitness / 1 Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Running. OK, personally, I don’t get it. If you ever see me running, try to keep up because there’s a reason. But, for some misguided souls, running is a way of life. Solitary running works for some, but studies have shown that if you’re a runner, running with someone improves the quality

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