News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
One of my nephews will be a father (again) soon, so I’ve been looking at potential new baby gifts. This isn’t exactly a gift for the baby because it will be useless by the time the baby is here (any moment now). The Kickbee is a band the mom-to-be wears around her tummy. It has […]
They’re never too young to start social networking Read More
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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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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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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If you suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) or from jet lag, you may have considered light therapy. Most light therapy devices I’ve seen are banks of lights that you must sit in front of for periods of time, and you may feel you don’t have the time to devote to this therapy. The Re-Timer
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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
An electronic replacement for the pipe or cigar smoker Read More
I shave my face daily and the top of my head weekly. That is about it when it comes to personal grooming (although my wife might argue that my ear hair should be attended to more often). Add in the fact that occasionally I have to be away on travel for extended periods of time,
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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.
Put a little Zing in your water, vodka and salad dressings Read More
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
Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband review Read More
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
A canoe from Wonder Woman’s repertoire Read More
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
This motorcycle helmet will have people asking “Batman, is that you?” Read More
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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These days there are many gadgets available to use alongside and during workouts. Of course, it’s easy to strap on a heart rate monitor and see how well you are doing on a run, but what about when simply lifting weights? Radiate Athletics has designed a shirt that changes color according to your body heat.
Show off your workout with Radiate Athletics Read More
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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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
Monitor your infant’s health with the Owlet sock monitor Read More