News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
NEWS – Do you get the hiccups on a semi-regular basis? I’m lucky – I don’t. But I live with someone who does and if you’re in the same situation, listening to their hiccups can grate on your nerves while they are trying to figure out how to stop them. And yes, I know that […]
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REVIEW – Who could have predicted that we’d need to/should be wearing a mask whenever we venture from our homes? Well, here we are. Thanks COVID. I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of problems getting a mask that fits well and doesn’t fog my glasses. That’s why I was interested in
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NEWS – Contracting COVID-19 is scary and potentially deadly. That’s why I work from home, frequently use grocery pickup, haven’t eaten in a restaurant since last March, and I wear a mask whenever I leave the house and go into stores. I feel relatively safe with these new habits, but I definitely miss traveling. With
Protect yourself from COVID-19 with this portable bubble – Ridiculous or useful? Read More
REVIEW – Where I work, randomization and context-switching are the orders of the day. Sometimes it is hard to change your focus to a new task, and with age that only becomes more difficult. The science behind tDCS says that it can help with that, and more specifically, the LIFTiD headset says it will sharpen
LIFTiD tDCS neuro-stimulator review – A wearable that can improve focus and productivity Read More
REVIEW – All diabetics know that they have to keep an eye on their blood glucose levels. They can do this with a blood glucose meter which requires a finger stick to draw a drop of blood. You can imagine how much of a hassle and pain it is to use this method several times
REVIEW – People often ask me, “Hey big fella, do you workout?” Of course I modestly respond, “Yes little dude, I do. I work out a lot.” One of the side effects of all this working out is muscle soreness. When Pop Design offered their FloSleeve device for review, my legs both agreed that this
Pop Design FloSleeve review – Post workout relief for your legs Read More
REVIEW – I am always looking for a way to improve my fitness. I love it, even more, when the item in question involves technology. An even bigger bonus is when the device makes exercise fun. The Blaze Pods seem to offer all of these things. I got a chance to review these and see
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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!
NURVV Run insoles and coaching app review – Turn your shoe into a fitness tracker Read More
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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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
Aura Strap review – This strap lets you know if you should be thirsty Read More
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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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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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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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
Stealth core trainer review – Get a 6 pack while playing video games Read More
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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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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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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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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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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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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