News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
One of the latest crazes in the fitness world is “functional fitness” (strength, mobility and endurance training for real-world use rather than very specific gym-type exercises) and one of the tools that is growing in popularity for functional fitness training is the humble sandbag. Sandbags can be made in varying weights and sizes, plus they are […]
Workout Sandbags are an alternative to pumping iron Read More
I love to collect and analyze data, especially my health data. I like seeing the changes that take place as I make alterations to my exercise program or eating habits. The BodiMetrics Performance Monitor (this is how it is marketed in the United States; it is also known as the CheckMe Monitor according to Gizmodo) sounds
Collect your vitals with the BodiMetrics Performance Monitor Read More
Texas is blazing hot in the summertime and thus many homes are sealed up tight with their air conditioners constantly running recirculating indoor air. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission on indoor air quality, In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other
Improve your indoor air quality with Airocide Read More
The Easybreath full-faced snorkeling mask by Tribord allows you to breathe normally through your nose while exploring the fascinating world just beneath the surface of the ocean (or the not-so-fascinating world of your pool). This is a surface snorkeling mask that uses a dry top system to prevent water from entering the snorkel due to
Easybreath allows you to breathe easy while surface snorkeling Read More
A simple solution to a complex problem, the Sigma rear brake light allows motor vehicle drivers to know when you’re braking on your bicycle. Small at 3 x 3 cms/1.18 in and light (weight wise @ 7 grams/ 0.25 oz 🙂 ), easy to install (you just need a 2.5mm hex key) and simple in
Sigma rear brake light – light and bright Read More
When you are concerned with mosquito-borne illnesses like the West Nile virus present here in Texas, finding effective ways to repel mosquitoes in addition to the standard repellent sprays (containing DEET) is of great importance. The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent appliance is an outdoor device used to repel mosquitos within a 15′ x 15′ area. I found
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent review Read More
Biking and running are two of the most popular fitness activities around. Now most folks do their outdoor activities during regular daylight hours, but if you are like me and live in the desert, that 4pm walk ain’t happening in the summer. Although I have no issues with walking late at night or early in
The FireFly Running & Biking Safety Light Spurs are better than a jar of bugs Read More
Most activity trackers on the market right now have been designed to only track steps, calories and sleep. But if your main form of exercising is swimming, regular fitness trackers won’t give you accurate and detailed info on your workouts. The Activité and Activité Pop activity trackers from Withings can now automatically recognize if a
If you have been lusting after a Misfit activity tracker but didn’t have the extra cash to buy one, you will be happy to learn that Misfit has just released their new Flash Link tracker at the very affordable price of l$19.99. At that price, most people can afford to buy this unique tracker that
Misfit gets flashy with new Flash Link activity tracker and Misfit Link app Read More
It’s going to be in the 90’s this weekend in southern Indiana. Ick. My plan is to stay inside with the AC blowing because I don’t like to sweat. What do you do if you have to work or play outdoors when it’s dangerously warm? Staying hydrated is important, but to keep your exterior cool,
Ice Cold Towels use Nasa technology to keep you cool for hours Read More
Last year when I reviewed the Polar Loop activity tracker I found it to be neither a great or horrible fitness tracker. It tracked activity, but the inactivity alerts didn’t work at all and the heart rate sensor only worked with a compatible chest strap. The Polar Loop 2 is their newly updated version which
Meet the Polar Loop 2 activity tracker Read More
You always hear that leaving your toothbrush out in the open in the bathroom exposes it to germy spray each time the toilet is flushed. The charging stand of the TAO Clean toothbrush not only protects the brush from spray, it has a UV light to sanitize the toothbrush as it charges. The ultrasonic toothbrush
This toothbrush cleans and sanitizes itself Read More
Within the first few months of her life, my daughter exhibited asthma and an array of allergies, including one to peanuts. We had to give her treatments several times a day to protect her lungs and minimize asthma episodes, and we also had to protect her from exposure to foods and inhaled allergens that could potentially
The Veta Smart Case for EpiPen could save your life Read More
For many of us, summer means ample time spent in or on the water. Whether it’s taking a dip in the pool, catching a wave, or casting a line, summer and water activities go hand in hand. Regrettably, many of us fail to take appropriate safety measures when taking in the summer fun. I’m sure
Ditch that bulky life-jacket and grab a Kingii Read More
In recent years, there’s been a lot of discussion about how the blue light from the screens of mobile devices could be negatively impacting sleep patterns. Humans evolved having bright, bluish-white light from the sun during part of the day. The only light they had at night was either from the stars and moon or
Silk by Saffron Smart LED Lighting matches your home’s lighting to your body rhythms Read More
A while ago, I told you about the Dopp kit full of wet shaving gear I put together for my husband so he didn’t have to resort to horrible disposable razors and canned shaving cream when he traveled. If that kit inspired you to want to give wet shaving a try but you don’t even
Interested in wet shaving? Try Wet Shave Club! Read More
Late last year I reviewed the Sleepace RestOn sleep monitor and found it to be easy and comfortable to use because it didn’t require a wearable tracker. Now the folks at Sleepace have a new product called the Nox Smart Sleep System which combines the RestOn non-wearable sleep monitor with their new Nox smart sleep light.
Sleepace unveils Nox smart sleep system Read More
Well, it doesn’t actually distinguish red from green, but it does indicate the amount of redness in red, orange, and purple objects by a series of stripes superimposed over the object. The Red Stripe app uses the device’s camera to view the objects in question and overlays stripes on those objects with a red component.
The Red Stripe app helps red/green colorblind people distinguish between the two colors Read More
Earlier this year, we told you about the Know Your Knots Bandana with 16 of the most useful outdoor, sailing, climbing and survival knots with instructions printed on it. Now, Colter Co. is introducing a new bandana: the Fly Fishing Knots Bandana. Of course, you can use it for all the useful functions normally performed by a
Colter Co. taught us nautical and survival knots. Now they’re teaching us fly-tying knots! Read More
Innovation in eyewear isn’t really a topic that those of us in the tech and gadget field keep track of. Other than changes in frame styles and lens quality, eyeglasses look and perform the same way they have for decades. At least that’s what I thought until I was contacted about Aspire Eyewear, a new
Clear Vision Optical Aspire Eyewear eyeglass frames review Read More