News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
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 […]
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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
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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
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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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Well, you don’t exactly store them in the water bottle – more with the Clean Bottle. A while ago, Julie told us about the Clean Bottle, a 22-ounce plastic water bottle with a leak-proof screw-off bottom for easy cleaning. The Clean Bottle Runner includes a jacket that has a clear, play-though plastic pocket for your
Clean Bottle Runner – Store Your Phone and Keys in Your Water Bottle Read More
SleepTracker Elite is the wear-at-night wristwatch that can monitor your sleep movements and help you ascertain how well or poorly you’re sleeping at night. Time Magazine calls it the Invention of the Year. I call it an interesting way to figure out why I’m such a grouch in the morning. Simply put, it’s a wrist
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The GPS Watch from runtastic records important parameters from your run: pace, laps, calories, distance, target HR zones, speed, duration, time, elevation and heart rate. After the run, connect the watch to your computer with the included USB cable to transfer your data to your profile at runtastic’s website to analyze your metrics. The watch
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We reported about the Motorola MOTOACTV last Fall when it was first announced, but not yet available. The MOTOACTV GPS Fitness Tracker & SmartMusic Player lets you know which songs make you perform your best. Featuring a 1.6-inch color touch display, the MOTOACTV is embedded with Motorola AccuSense and GPS technology which tracks your walking,
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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
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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
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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
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