News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
Several months ago I had the opportunity to test and review a very slick fitness tracking device that had the form factor of a ring that you wear on your finger like an ordinary piece of jewelry. That was the original Oura ring and I really enjoyed using it but ended up shelving it due […]
Oura announces a new sleeker fitness ring and I want one! Read More
When the Apple Watches were first introduced, it seemed there was talk of using the watch to monitor a lot of health conditions that weren’t available at release. The Watch has been used to monitor some health conditions and for some clinical trials, but not as many as I had envisioned. Now AliveCor’s KardiaBand is
AliveCor’s KardiaBand takes a medical-grade EKG on your wrist in seconds Read More
This is the first time I have written a review while actively using the product I am reviewing. I am in the standing mode of my workstation and beneath my feet is the Santa Cruz Wurf Board and I feel great. The Wurf Board is an inflatable pad for use when standing in one place
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Exercising might have just gotten a lot more convenient… no more excuses! With this foldable exercise bike, now we can ride essentially anywhere. It’s slim design and foldable technology allows wonderful transportation abilities and very easy storage. The assembled dimensions are 26.4 in L x 20 in W x 46 in H and it weighs
Four or five years ago my wife was introduced to essential oils by a friend who was selling them as a side business. She quickly became hooked and honestly, I kind of rolled my eyes at the idea of the incredible power of oils to “cure what ails ya”. Now, I don’t want to say that
Any essential oil users out there? Read More
Do you have soreness and discomfort from being hunched over your electronic devices all day? The Stand Corrected is a stretching tool designed specifically to relieve that tension in your upper body, neck and shoulders. The designers also claim that it can help to straighten your spine and undo years of bad posture problems with
Stand Corrected perfect posture stretching device review Read More
Do you remember the Spire activity tracker that I reviewed almost 3 years ago? Spire is back with a brand new fitness device called the Health Tag. The Health Tag biosensor that is designed to attach to your clothes instead of wearing it around your wrist like the majority of activity trackers on the market.
Spire introduces new Spire Health Tag fitness biosensor Read More
Nobody likes the feeling of swallowing a large pill, especially without a beverage. Well with Tespo’s new Vitamin Countertop Dispenser, your vitamin is your beverage. There are a variety of supplements to choose from including multivitamin pods for children, men, women, sleep aid, caffeine, and energy, focus with eye health support, menopause relief, hair, skin,
No more swallowing horse pills with Tespo’s Vitamin Dispenser Read More
OK, that title may be a bit over the top. But if you’re like the typical Gadgeteer, you spend much of your work and leisure in front of some sort of screen, whether it’s coding, IT support, financials, or just a hot & heavy FPS. Even the classic “Netflix & chill” brings with it staring
Felix Gray eyeglasses promise to fix all the bad things screens do to your eyes Read More
Do you brush your teeth at least two times a day, preferably right after you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed at night? If you answered yes, good for you. If you answered no, I foresee dentures in your future. Seriously though, how do you make dental hygiene a habit and
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At least once a day I roll my eyes at an announcement for a new IoT (Internet of Things) gadget. Do we really need another toaster, refrigerator, or toilet that’s connected to the internet? Ok, I made up the last one… at least I don’t think there’s a toilet that’s connected to the internet –
This pill bottle will remind you to take your meds and warn you if you already did Read More
Standing desks have obvious benefits. They promote standing to do your daily office work instead of sitting in front of your computer all day. I’ve tried a couple standing desks and like them just fine for a few days, but then I either get bored standing or my feet and knees begin hurting. The Wurf
Burn more calories wurfing in front of your standing desk Read More
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be one more thing that could be made into a Star Wars character, comes Star Wars kettlebells from ONNIT. Now you can use the power of the dark side for something good – building up your muscles!
Luke, I am your kettlebell Read More
Aromatherapy, to some, is like healing crystals, chiropractic, or homeopathy – you either appreciate it and take benefit from it or think it’s a bunch of hooey. Whether it is healing, beneficial, or just a nice scent, though, our olfactory sensations can be pretty powerful tools in our situational awareness. Reviewers here rarely post about
Paxamo Zen Bomb aromatherapy diffuser review Read More
How many times have you gone to a restaurant, eaten a good meal, and then felt like a whole head of broccoli was wedged between your two front teeth? When you don’t have access to toothpicks, what do you do? Do you scrape at it with a fingernail? fold a napkin into a point and
Something stuck between your teeth? You need Goodfloss Read More
Toothbrushes are one of those things we all use several times a day (I hope!) but don’t really give a lot of thought. If you’re like me, you buy a new one a few times a year from Walmart or Walgreens for a few bucks. But would you buy a toothbrush that costs $12 and
Would you pay $12 for a toothbrush that has $5 replaceable heads? Read More
I used to be addicted to Diet Coke and would drink a 12 oz bottle (or more) every day for years. I had a hard time kicking the habit and wish I would have had The Right Cup to help me. The Right Cup is a BPA free plastic cup that tricks your brain into
The Right Cup will help you kick your soda habit and drink more water Read More
Setting up a home gym can quickly become expensive when buying a variety of fitness equipment. All that workout gear can take up a lot of space as well. One way to cut down how much you spend and how much space you need for your equipment is to turn your existing free weights /
Turn your free weights into kettle bells with Kettle Gryps Read More
Yep, here it comes to save the day! Alec Momont, a graduate student at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, created the Ambulance Drone project. Their intent was to develop a drone that would deliver life-saving equipment like an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), medicines, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) aids to the scene of an emergency.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… defibrillator? Read More
The fitness tracker wars seem to be heating up again. Misfit is releasing a new fitness tracker this summer and now Fitbit is releasing the Ionic fitness tracker which is designed to cut into the Apple Watch market.
This fitness tracker may soon be iconic, the Fitbit Ionic Read More