News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
When Spira asked if I would like to review a pair of their running shoes, I told them that I’m not a runner and that I’m really picky when it comes to the look and feel of the sneakers I wear. That didn’t scare them off, so they sent me a pair of their Women’s Odyssey […]
Spira Odyssey Cushion Trainer Running Shoe Review Read More
Suunto has recently released a new high end outdoor/exploring/training watch….The Ambit. Similar in many ways to the Suunto Elementum Terra All-Black I reviewed last year. But with much more functionality for 50-60% the cost…. The Suunto Ambit Black (HR) package includes Suunto Ambit Black (available in white as well), Suunto ANT Comfort Belt, USB power
I have my thermostat set to go down to 68 degrees at night because I sleep better when it’s cool. When I was asked if I would be interested in reviewing the PolarPillow, I was intrigued by their claims that it would keep my head cool for hours without the need for refrigeration, batteries or water.
My daughter has asthma and allergies. The asthma isn’t as bad as when she was very young, but she can still have some problems, usually triggered by colds or prolonged exposure to allergens (like pollen in the spring). We live in what I call the dustiest house in the world, which doesn’t help things. When
Honeywell HEPAClean Whisper Quiet Air Purifier with UV Light Review Read More
The Hydro Tracker GPS from FINIS is a tracking, mapping, and performance-reporting accessory designed for open water swimmers. The GPS unit is designed to attach to the straps on swim goggles so that it sits on the back of the head to receive a constant signal. The Hydro Tracker GPS records data as you swim
Track Your Route with the FINIS Hydro Tracker GPS Read More
Being a decades-long runner and a bit AR, I am particular about the running shoes I use. Especially now that I am getting older, I want to keep my knees and ankles as strong and healthy as I can. As runners out there know, it all starts with your shoes. In the past year I
Fila Skele-lite Running Shoes Review Read More
Unlike barbells, these Brute Force Sandbags let you strength-train with gear that feels more like something you might actually have to lift and carry. Brute Force bags are powerful training tools for firemen and policemen, military personnel, crossfit athletes, MMA/combat athletes, and others. The bags are made in the US with 1000D Cordura (used by
We live a much more sedentary life these day with hours spent in front of the television or your PC. Get some exercise while charging your favourite smartphone, tablet or handheld games console with K-Tor’s pedal powered Power Box. Measuring 4.5×4.5×8.75 in. and weighing less than two pounds (28 oz), the Power Box can be used to generate power for devices
K-Tor Power Box – Pedal to the Metal and Charge Your Devices Read More
Diabetes management is a game of numbers. How many carbs eaten, insulin injected, blood glucose numbers. Blood glucose meters usually come with a little booklet to track some of these numbers in, but they’re always small, quickly filled up, and easily lost. Digital Altitudes, LLC has software products that help you track everything you need
Manage Your Diabetes with Diabetes Pilot Read More
The Sportiiiis Heads Up Display boom from 4iiii Inovations attaches to almost any glasses and gives you a visual and audio feedback on critical performance criteria. You use PC, Mac, or smartphone software to program the Sportiiiis to respond to data from your current ANT+ training devices. With a tap of the Sportiiiis attachment point,
The All Black is ‘just…’ a new color scheme in the existing Sunnto Elementum Terra line. The all-black casing and negative display make for a stealthy (Stargate ;)) look, while retaining all the functionality of the Terra clan. I have always been tempted by Suunto’s luxury line of Elementum Terra watches but to be honest
Suunto Elementum Terra All Black Watch Review Read More
Are you sticking to your 2012 resolution to get fit and lose weight? Using gadgets to keep track of your workout data and stats can really help you stay motivated. Last summer I had the opportunity to review the Fitbit activity monitor and found it to be a fun way to help me know if
Fitbit Announces the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale Read More
Withings already has a WiFi Body Scale for adults that sends your weight to an app for easy tracking. Now they are introducing the world’s first internet-connected baby and toddler scale. The Withings Smart Baby Scale won the 2012 CES Innovations Award. It has a weighing basket for babies that removes and packs compactly for
Withings Announces World’s First Internet Connected Baby and Toddler Scale Read More
EmPower! is the largest optical advance in the last 50 years. It is the first electronic-focusing eyewear. A tilt of the head or touch to the temple activates a layer of liquid crystals in each lens that focus as fast as you can blink an eye. The mastermind behind EmPower! is PixelOptics, a Virginia-based company.
The New Technology In Eyewear: EmPower! Read More
How do you add a little flash to brushing your teeth? Why, with a Firefly Toothbrush, that’s how! Getting kids to brush for the dentist-recommended two minutes has always been a challenge. The Firefly Toothbrush lights up and blinks for one minute, making teeth brushing fun so kids will do it longer.
Firefly Toothbrush Review Read More
Ok, I don’t know if this is really the razor that Oprah uses, but if I had eleventy trillion dollars like she does, I might just buy one. The Zafirro Iridium razor has a handle that is made from very rare 99.95% pure iridium, which is the strongest and densest metal on the planet. Hexagonal
The Razor that Oprah Uses to Shave her Legs Read More
AEROSHOTS are portable inhalers that puff a 12-20mg dose of caffeine and B vitamins into your mouth with each application. The zero calorie powder is swallowed and does not go into your lungs and according to their information, it is not absorbed any quicker into your system than the caffeine in a soft drink or
Would you inhale caffeine powder for an energy boost? Read More
I enjoy listening to motivational music while working out. But due to the intensity of my fitness routine at the gym or while pounding pavement, I am very tough/rough on my earbuds. I have trashed many a pair over the decades. Not through abuse or neglect, but by sweating in and on them too much.
Monster iSport Immersion In-Ear Headphones with ControlTalk Review Read More
If you suffer from the winter blues or just the winter blahs, you may be interested in this Kickstarter project from SEQINETIC. These new “sun” glasses were developed in Denmark, and they are designed give you a means of increasing your light exposure without having to sit in front of one of those special light
Beat the Winter Blahs with SEQINETIC Glasses Read More
Walking on a treadmill can be boring, so some people try to prop a book on it so they can read while they workout. What do you do if you have converted to ebooks and read exclusively on your iPad or what if you want to watch videos while you walk? Scosche has created a
Scosche fitRAIL Exercise Mount for iPad and iPad 2 Read More