Health and fitness

News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.

Immerse yourself in gaming and exercise with the Omni

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If you are someone who loves to play games and who has a hard time getting off the couch, perhaps you should look into the Omni Kickstarter project by Virtuix. It may look odd from the outside, but its specialized shoe sole alongside of the tracking software allows you to walk, jump, crouch, strafe, or […]

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Toe socks for your toe running shoes

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If you’d like to wear socks with your “toe shoes” runners, like the Vibram FiveFingers or the Fila Skele-lites, then check out the Injinji 2012 Performance Lightweight No Show Toe Socks.  They are made of 75% CoolMax, 22% nylon, and 3% Lycra, and they have a “second skin” fit.  They are available in sizes small through

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Smart Health LifeTrak Core C200 activity tracker review

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The Smart Health LifeTrak Core C200 is the 3rd activity tracker / pedometer that I’ve reviewed so far this year. This device differs from the Fitbit Flex and Jawbone Up (see links in the related reviews section below) by price and connectivity. I didn’t think I would be that impressed, but have been surprised by

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An electronic replacement for the pipe or cigar smoker

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There’s been some interest in electronic cigarettes as a way to cut down or stop reliance on tobacco cigarettes.  What if you are a pipe or a cigar smoker, though?  ePuffer offers pipe and cigar replacements.  Their cigars come in disposable models (bottom right) that can replace from 5-6 up to 10-12 cigars; they are

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Put a little Zing in your water, vodka and salad dressings

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I was finally able to kick my daily 20 oz Diet Coke habit several months ago by using a 24 oz. Bubba Brands Hero insulated steel bottle. I fill with 5 ice cubes from home and when I get to work, I fill it with cold water and 2 Twinings Cold Brew iced tea bags.

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Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband review

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Getting fit and staying fit requires daily effort that can quickly turn into drudgery if you lack motivation. I’ve found several things that have helped me stick to my fitness activities. One is the Virgin Healthmiles program that everyone at my day job (Cummins Inc.) is enrolled in. We get a simple pedometer that counts

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A canoe from Wonder Woman’s repertoire

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Imagine gliding across the water, peering down into the crystal-clear depths directly below you without anything in your way.  Instead of having to crowd on a glass-bottomed boat, pushing and shoving other people for a better view, what if you were able to recreate that magic in your very own canoe? Oceans aside, I watched

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This motorcycle helmet will have people asking “Batman, is that you?”

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This motorcycle helmet from Helmet Dawg is for the person secure in their own…  Well, I’m not quite sure what they’d be secure in, but if you really like Batman and you ride a motorcycle, you need to check out the Dark as Night helmet.  This is a serious helmet that has been designed to

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Mio Alpha Heart Rate Watch review

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No one would ever mistake me for an athlete; nevertheless, I was intrigued by the Mio Alpha Heart Rate wrist watch from Mio Global because I’ve been attempting to get in better shape.  Anything to help me prolong my  life is a good thing, and in conjunction with my Fitbit and Aria devices, I figured

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Jawbone Up activity tracker review

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When you’re trying to increase your fitness level, lose weight or just keep a log of your physical activity, finding the right tool to help can be a challenge with all the activity trackers currently on the market. The Jawbone UP originally came on the scene back in 2011 to not so great reviews. Jawbone acknowledged

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Monitor your infant’s health with the Owlet sock monitor

If you have a baby with fragile health, or if you simply need the assurance that your baby is okay while she’s sleeping or otherwise out of your sight, you are aware that sound or even video monitors for the baby’s room don’t give you enough information.  The Owlet Baby Monitor gives you the extra

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Withings Smart Body Analyzer – WiFi scale that tracks weight, fat, heart rate and air quality

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I reviewed the Withings original WiFi Body Scale back in 2010 and have been using it almost daily ever since. I like how it records my weight so that I can see trends using my Android smartphone or iOS device. Withings has recently announced a new model called the Smart Body Analyzer. Priced at $149.99,

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Analyze your golf putting swing with your club marker

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Instead of inserting a monogrammed club marker into your golf club grips, why not use something that can analyze your golf putting swing to help you improve your game?  With the 3BaysGSA PUTT analyzer, you’ll be able to analyze your consistency, face and attack angles, tempo, back-swing and down-swing times, impact speed, and swing path

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Tagg now tracks your pet’s activity, or lack there of

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There are all sorts of activity monitors and pedometers on the market right now that will show humans how active or non-active they are. Now your pets can get some of that action, with new features from Tagg. We featured Tagg’s the Pet tracker back in 2011 and found it to be an interesting way to

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This accessory for iOS devices tests your alcohol level

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I’ve seen little devices like this before, but this one apparently has a Lightning connector to work with the newest generation of iOS devices.  The Alcohol Tester for iPhone 5, 5th-gen iPod touch, iPad 4, and the iPad mini needs no apps to work; you just plug it in to the Apple device and it’s

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Track your family’s activity levels with the iBitz activity monitor

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Many kids and adults nowadays have trouble getting off the couch and exercising. Running is not the most enjoyable activity for kids, and it takes time out of a busy schedule for adults. But what if you had another reason to do that running? The iBitz by GeoPalz has come up with a device and

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Different battery mod types for e-cigarettes

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I felt it was time for a quick followup on my original Joyetech e-cigarette review.  I’ve now been almost six months cigarette-free, that’s approximately 4500 cigarettes I haven’t smoked!  So no 4000+ nasty chemicals, a huge saving in money, my taste has returned, I’m feeling way healthier and my clothes (and I) don’t stink !

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