News, reviews and articles about health, fitness and sports products and accessories.
CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Getting older isn’t for wimps. I have the beginnings of arthritis in my hand near the base of my thumb. I’m sure it’s due to decades of using a mouse. Do you have problems with your tendons or muscles in areas where a traditional full-sized massager would be overkill, like your hands, […]
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REVIEW – Home exercise bikes are still a hot item in fitness these days, with hundreds (thousands?) of models and price points to choose from. The SUNMYTH Exercise Bike promises an improved experience over your bargain exercise bikes with a heavy-duty design, but it’s not as expensive as those $2000+ models. How do it do
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REVIEW – Do you love using a water flosser to clean your teeth and wish you had a more portable water flosser to take with you when you travel? It’s your lucky day because that’s exactly what the Binicare Flosstra is. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Binicare Flosstra is a water flosser
REVIEW – If you’ve ever had a sore back, you know that a heating pad can help soothe the pain. But most heating pads are small and might not be large enough to cover the full area of your back that hurts. The Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad does not fit in that category because this
Comfytemp Weighted Heating Pad review – Relief for your whole neck and back Read More
NEWS – If you’re a fitness buff then I’m sure you’ve seen the adjustable dumbbells from companies like Boflex NordicTrack. If you’re more of a kettlebell person and would like the same functionality, you should check out the adjustable kettlebell from Kettlebell Kings. Their adjustable kettlebell has removable plates that let you customize the weight
Move over adjustable dumbbells, adjustable kettlebells are coming for you! Read More
REVIEW – Many of us are still working from home due to the pandemic. I recently retired from my day job with Cummins Inc after 34+ years, but I did WFH for 2 years and continue working full-time on The Gadgeteer. I know I sit for too long in front of a computer each day,
WALK-i-TASK treadmill desk review – add a desk to your treadmill! Read More
REVIEW – A foot massage is one of those things that can really help you relax after a long day at work. The Bob and Brad Foot Massager Machine review offer came along, and I thought it would be a great time to pick one up. What is it? The Bob and Brad Foot Massager
Bob and Brad Foot Massager review – Soothe your sore feet Read More
REVIEW – I figured out recently that when I’m not well hydrated my blood sugar spikes higher than normal. So being the Gadgeteer that I am, I decided to get a gadget to motivate me to drink water throughout the day. The gadget that I picked was the HidrateSpark PRO Smart Water Bottle. Let’s see
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REVIEW – I’ve been on a 4 day per week workout schedule for many years now. By workout, I’m talking about weight-based workouts because I also walk 20 minutes 2x a day Monday through Friday on a treadmill. When it comes to my workouts, I’ve used a Boflew, had a short-lived gym membership at Planet
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REVIEW – During my normal WFH day, I spend at least 7 hours sitting in a chair. I try to remind myself to get up and walk around, but that does not always work. When I want to get up it always seems to be the time someone pings me through an instant messenger at
WalkingPad A1 Pro foldable under desk treadmill review – walking while I work! Read More
REVIEW – Yeah, yeah… I know what you’re going to say. “Bob, why do you need a fancy pill organizer when you get a cheap one at the dollar store?” That’s fair. But the mbarc 7-Day Pill Organizer promises an elevated experience in several useful and functional ways. I have thoughts. To the review! What
mbarc 7-Day pill organizer review – It levels up your travel game, but is it worth it? Read More
REVIEW – If you’re tired of that creaky old budget weight bench but don’t want (or need) a big rig for your workouts the Flybird Adjustable Weight Bench may be your jam. Don’t let the compact size fool you; it’s a tough and flexible little beastie that you can fold & stash away when you
Flybird Adjustable Weight Bench review – Get pumped! Read More
NEWS – In the last few years, percussive muscle massagers have been a popular health and fitness gadget as we well know because we’ve posted plenty of massager reviews here on The Gadgeteer. Well, now we have facial massagers because who doesn’t want their face vibrated in the name of beauty and relaxation? The new
This massager will jack hammer your face, but in a GOOD way! Read More
REVIEW – For years, we have been trying to find ways to get exercise while sitting at our desks. There are treadmill desks, cycling pedal footrests, and, ultimately, the cycling chair. I was recently sent the FlexiSpot Sit2Go Pro fitness chair, and have been testing it diligently. Let’s see what happened. What is it? The
FlexiSpot Sit2Go Pro fitness chair review – Workout while surfing the web! Read More
REVIEW – Once in a while, a gadget reviewer gets to review a product he or she would never consider purchasing for themselves. In my case, a massage chair was something that never crossed my mind. I’ve never been a sports nut (my wife is an exercise junkie) or ever thought I needed physical therapy.
X-Chair X77 Massage Chair review – On demand massages! Read More
NEWS – When I received an email from Dyson’s PR team yesterday for the Dyson Zone wearable air-purifying headphones, I rolled my eyes because I thought for sure that it was an April Fools’ Day gag. I even replied by asking if it was a joke and the response I received was that it is
This new Dyson product is NOT an April Fools’ Day joke! Read More
REVIEW – A few years ago, I reviewed the Airthings Wave Smart Radon Detector just to see what I could learn about radon gas levels in my home. I was very surprised to learn that I had high readings in my basement where I spend most of my time. Airthings could have very well saved
Airthings View Plus review – This smart home device could save your life Read More
NEWS – If you take a daily pill of any kind, you have probably found yourself in this scenario. You’re standing in your kitchen blankly staring at your pill bottle, wondering did I take my pill today?. There’s a genius little device that can help with that, the Take-n-Slide Medication Tracker. I know I do
Take the guesswork out of taking pills with this handy little medication tracker Read More
REVIEW – In addition to exercise and food, sleep plays a very important role in our overall health. Is your sleep quality good? Can it be improved? The Withings Sleep tracking mat is designed to analyze your sleep so that you can make changes to improve it and your health. It’s time to take a
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REVIEW – When the two most famous physical therapists on the internet (in their opinion, of course) begin to make at-home help for everyday aches and pain I know I perk up. Approaching the north side of my mid-30’s, my body has begun lodging more serious complaints in the form of new aches and pains;
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