News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
The fitness/exercise equipment I typically use measures heart rate, speed, distance, cadence, etc. With this data, either the device, sync software, or website can approximate the calories burned during the periods of exertion. Measuring and tracking the data points is a great training tool but does not necessarily facilitate overall weight loss. The designers and […]
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How do you rinse the toothpaste out of your mouth after you brush your teeth? Do you use a cup or your hand? The Rinser Toothbrush from Amron saves you a step by providing a special channel in the handle that creates a stream of water when you hold the toothbrush under the faucet. The
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This post brought to you by ConnectMyDNA.com. All opinions are 100% mine.I’m a big fan of the NBC TV show Who Do You Think You Are? and have been interested in tracing my family tree ever since a relative translated letters from my ancestors who came to the US from Germany in the early to
Tracing your Ancestry is About the Past. ConnectMyDNA is Now. Read More
A lot of people worry about getting help if something happens to them away from a phone. Maybe they are aging or becoming confused or forgetful. Perhaps they have limited mobility or a disability. Maybe they are concerned family members worried about their loved ones. One popular option is an emergency dialing system, like the
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Sanofi has what’s probably the first FDA-approved iPod/iPhone accessory with its iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System. But to make best use of it, you’ll probably have to be a diabetic. 🙁 The compact iBGStar module plugs directly into the iPhone or iPod touch and can immediately displays results. The iBGStar Diabetes Manager app allows users
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Unified Lifestyle features an application for SmartPhone and iPad that will help you stay on your diet track while dining out. Restaurant Nutrition features the nutrition information for meals in over 60,000 restaurants, convenience stores and markets.
Restaurant Nutrition App – Free App of the Day! Read More
I am in a never ending battle to keep my hectic life less cluttered. This fact spans all aspects of my world…from my office space, to my desk at home, to our garage, and everything in between. Kurt Kay & John Kurcheski of K Concepts have designed an interesting device for mounting some of your
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Are you day dreaming about a big slice of chocolate cake right now? Curb that craving by sniffing your pen. Say what? Sniffing the Diet Support Pen is supposed to curb your appetite and put you in a calm state of mind within 5 minutes of sniffage. The Diet Pen looks like an ordinary pen with a ballpoint
Craving a cheeseburger, but on a diet? No problem, just sniff your pen. Read More
Let’s face it, working out is not fun. Those of you that think it is, are just crazy because working out has fried your brain. For us normal (aka lazy) folks, we know the real truth. Working out is never going to be as much fun as sitting on our LazyBoy recliner watching The Game
Striiv Smart Pedometer Review Read More
As a follow on to Andy’s review of the Wahoo Run/Gym Pack, I decided to order (and review) the Armband for iPhone to get the most out of my Wahoo running pack. I 100% agreed with Andy’s assessment that a compatible armband is a must to best utilize Wahoo’s running fitness gear for the iPhone….
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Aratos Technologies wants to tell you when to come in out of the sun, and with the Sun UV Protector App for iPhones, it won’t be hard to do. The UV factor in Las Vegas isn’t the same UV factor in Seattle. And it’s hard to always know the right protection to use. The Sun
Sun UV Protector App…When it’s Time to Come in out of the Sun Read More
Verizon recently gave me the opportunity to try out the new MOTOACTV. Well, what exactly is it? A music player? A GPS Tracker? A watch? Actually, it’s all of those. They also lent me the Sports armband. I am definitely a casual runner, and I don’t run much at all when it is cold, but this got me out
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I don’t find cellphones or smartphones especially comfortable to hold for my marathon phone calls with my friend Leah or my husband while he’s away on a business trip. I purchased the iClooly Phonestand and use that wired handset when I’m making long calls. The Solo Travel handset from Native Union would be great for
Add a Handset to Your Smartphone with the Solo Travel Read More
This Pitch Velocity and Accuracy Umpire pitch-training device from Hammacher Schlemmer measures pitch velocity, calls balls and strikes, and simulates at bats. The built-in sonic radar measures speed from 20-99 mph from 45′ or 60′ 6″ away (the Little League and Major League Baseball pitching distances). It can also be used with fast-pitch softball at
Get Ready for Baseball Season with the Pitch Velocity And Accuracy Umpire Read More
My daughter should wear a medical ID, but she hates the chunky, ugly look of those bracelets and necklaces. This pretty necklace from Emily Rothschild makes wearing your medical information a bit prettier. The small gold-plated Medical Locket has a caduceus design on the outside to alert medical personal to look inside for the USB
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I’m a big believer in using refillable water bottles to stay hydrated, lose weight, be environmentally conscious, and so on, so we usually have half a dozen 32oz. wide-mouth bottles in the fridge. I’ve been thinking about upgrading my system though. Our local water is a little hard (but still pretty tasty), but about once a month
CamelBak Groove Insulated 0.6L Filtration Bottle Review Read More
Fitbit, MOTOACTV, and Nike Fit are all gadgets that are designed to help you maximize your workouts. PEAR claims to be different and better, by offering real-time advice and motivation from an actual coach instead of a sexy recorded voice. The device is definitely a gadget because it runs on batteries, clips to your waist or arm
PEAR is another workout gadget that doesn’t want to be called a workout gadget Read More
I have loved Tervis tumblers since discovering them during a vacation to Sanibel Island Florida one year. They have become my go to idea when I need to find a gift for someone and are pretty much all we drink from at my house. When the folks at Tervis contacted me to see if I might
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Ever use your phone in “unsavoury” places ? Well even if you don’t, who knows what bacteria and germs live on your phone that you’ve picked up during the day? I mean we use them everyday, everywhere we go…and sometimes it really is everywhere. 🙂 PhoneSoap is a Kickstarter project to address this issue. Rather
PhoneSoap Cleans Your Phone While It Charges Read More
Finnish company Biolan specialises in ecological farming and green area management as well as environmental products. The Icelett is a dry toilet that does not require water, sewer, or a ventilation pipe, and is easy to install anywhere. The difference: the Icelett freezes your waste to -15 degrees Centigrade, which inhibits and stops the activity
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