News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
Does it make me weird if I’ve never been drunk and I’m 47 yrs old? 😉 I’ve just never seen the appeal of getting inebriated. But that’s just me. If you often find yourself a little tipsy and blurry eyed, you might want to order the Talking Breathalyzer. This device can be customized to play […]
When you’re too snookered to read an LCD Read More
Have you ever been to a concert and then spent the next day listening to the ringing in your ears? That sound indicates that your ears were exposed to possibly damaging sound levels. “The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that about 15% (26 million) of Americans between the ages of 20-69
Save Your Hearing with EarPeace Read More
Earlier this year, my fit-as-a-fiddle brother in-law with beach body physique got me started on the “Insanity” workout. I was halfway through the 10-week regimen when a nasty wrist injury decided it was time for me to find a less aggressive form of exercise. So I started counting my calories and logged my less strenuous
Wahoo Run/Gym Pack Review Read More
Exercising, working out, getting fit, whatever you want to call it, is a chore that a lot of us don’t enjoy doing. Finding ways to make physical activity actually beneficial can increase the enjoyment. Because, let’s face it, if your workouts aren’t helping you lose weight or get fit, what’s the point in doing them?
Scosche myTREK Wireless Pulse Monitor Review Read More
When I was in college, everybody had these bed pillows that looked like the back of a chair with arms. We called these pillows “husbands”, and they were great back support while we sat on our beds doing assignments for hours. I had seen a few husbands in stores over the years, but none were
Watch TV or Read in the Arms of Comfort Read More
No, I’m not referring to interchangeable camera lenses, I’m talking about the lenses in your sunglasses. Switch Vision is a sports performance sunglass company with a patented interchange lens system that uses high-energy magnets embedded in the lens and frame to enable users to quickly swap lenses and easily as light conditions and activities change.
Switch Vision – The World’s Only Magnetic Interchangeable Lens System Read More
The Striiv pedometer is a very cool idea. It’s a pedometer not unlike the Fitbit which I just reviewed, as it counts your steps. But the comparison stops there because the Striiv has the potential to motivate you more than similar products. How? First of all, it’s a bit snazzier with the large color touch
Striiv – The Pedometer that gives back while you get fit Read More
We all know that we should exercise regularly to stay fit and healthy, but doing so can be a real chore. Using gadgets to keep us excited about our workouts is just one way to stay inspired to keep up good habits. One such gadget that can help you keep track of your fitness activities
Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker Review Read More
I’ve had a cellphone for years, but I never used it much until we recently dropped our landline. I’ve started to worry about cellphone radiation now that I’m using it more – like those 3-hour phone calls to my friend, Leah. In addition to the radiation from holding the iPhone to my head for so
iClooly Phonestand Review Read More
Ever been caught short needing a quick shave before that hot date or job interview? Perhaps this is the answer, the Carzor-Card credit card sized razor and mirror. The lubricating strip even comes in 5 scents: mint, sandalwood, lemon, ocean and orange. Certainly more convenient than trying to carry around a cartridge razor in your
Credit Card Wallet Razor Read More
The NewYu weighs less than one ounce and claims to be the only fitness monitor on the market that can identify specific activities to provide accurate information on how many calories you burn throughout an entire day. It uses motion detection and advanced pattern recognition technology, which can identify specific body movements. This wearable monitor
NewYu – A New Android Connected Fitness Monitor Read More
In my efforts to prepare for my wife’s 40th birthday wish of us running the DisneyWorld Marathon in January 2012, not only have I been training but looking for tech gadgets to help me do so more effectively and efficiently. The first in this gadget-fitness series was the Sennheiser/Adidas MX 680i Sports earbuds which continue
Timex Ironman Global Trainer w/GPS Technology Review Read More
While in San Diego this past week I saw surfing at its best. Many surfers were trying to reach the big waves and getting tired paddling out only to miss the perfect wave. These days, technology is going to give some lucky surfers an edge thanks to WaveJet – one of the first jet powered
WaveJet Powers Up Your Surfing Read More
You might remember my review of the Klhip nail clippers which have a really cool design, but a price tag that is very prohibitive. Guess what? I’ve found another pair of clippers that look just as cool (maybe more) but cost considerably less. They are the Pour Homme Ultra Slim Nail Clippers. They feature a
Is this a Gadgeteer Worthy Nail Clipper? Read More
Robots are taking over the world! Ok, not really – yet. They are coming one step closer though, just take a look at the Practice Partner 10 Robot from Home Leisure Direct. This table tennis robot can’t play an entire game with you, but it can help you perfect your serve. You can set them
No Friends? Practice Ping Pong with a Robot Read More
The Amazon Kindle is a very popular ebook reading device because it’s so portable and has the ability to store 100’s of books in such a small package. It’s also very easy to use except if you happen to be a person that lacks fine motor skills. How can a person that does not have
PageBot – Easier Kindle eBook Reader Interaction for the Physically Challenged Read More
Riding a stationary bike can be good exercise, but it can also be really boring. The Pro-Form Le Tour De France Indoor Cycle changes that. First of all, it’s not exactly your typical stationary bike. This cycle has both an incline and decline feature, so you will get a real up and downhill workout. You
Win Le Tour De France in your Living Room Read More
I bet you have never read a title like that one have you? The GymyGym (pronounced like: jimmy gym) is a great looking office chair that doubles as a workout machine. It has built in bungee type straps for your hands and feet so that you can do 16 core exercises to strengthen and stretch
GymyGym – An office chair that tones muscles Read More
I am currently in my forth decade of running…..tens of thousands of miles. But I have never run a marathon and prefer to run by myself versus running with the masses in organized races. Well, as the story goes….my wife is turning 40 next year and I have agreed to run the DisneyWorld marathon with
Sennheiser/Adidas MX 680i Sports Earbuds for iPhone & iPod Review Read More
If there’s one thing I hate about exercising while wearing earbuds, it’s that it’s far too easy to accidentally snag the cable on something and yank one or both buds out of my ears. Bluetooth headphones solve the cable problem, but most Bluetooth headphones are either circumaural or supra-aural, and thus too big and heavy
JayBird JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds Put Wireless Music In Your Ears Read More