Charging your gadgets via solar panels is old news and, to be honest, so is charging your gadgets when cycling. However, the BioLogic ReeCharge from Dahon deserves a mention here just for doing it just a little bit cooler than others. The ReeCharge is a 1600 mAh Lithium Battery that gets strapped to your bike and… Continue reading BioLogic ReeCharge Portable Rechargeable Battery Pack
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Fitbit – track your sleep and daily activity
Fitbit is the latest in a growing number of sleep and health tracking devices. Fitbit sets itself apart in tracking both your sleep habits and phyiscal activity. Fitbit is a small device that clips to a wristband or piece of clothing while you sleep or go about your daily activities. Its motion sensor gathers data… Continue reading Fitbit – track your sleep and daily activity
bodybugg Calorie Management System
Here’s another potential calorie management gadget that you can wear to monitor things like calories burned and even steps taken. The bodybugg is a small piece of electronics that you wear on your arm throughout the day. It has sensors that monitor your calories using metrics such as galvanic skin response, heat flow and skin… Continue reading bodybugg Calorie Management System
Cosmed’s Fitmate tracks metabolism, spits out target caloric needs
Metabolism. Most of us wish ours was a lot higher, mostly so we could eat as many donuts and burgers as we wanted to without gaining weight. Tracking how our body reacts to changes in diet and exercise is tough, slow going work with no bottom-line number to really tell us where we’re at. However,… Continue reading Cosmed’s Fitmate tracks metabolism, spits out target caloric needs
Living With The Wii Fit
We have been using our Wii Fit for just over a month and it has been a fun addition to our household activities. The kids have their favourite games (ahem exercises) of course and we have used it so much we have had to change the batteries already! Overall it has been a worth while… Continue reading Living With The Wii Fit
FINIS Aqua Pulse – Swimmer’s Heart Rate Monitor
With the world swaying more and more towards one where people like to stay in shape, more products are appearing to help you out. Here’s where FINIS have found their niche – they’ve developed a heart-rate monitor to measure your body’s exertion and exercise intensity while swimming. They claim that other products aren’t quite up… Continue reading FINIS Aqua Pulse – Swimmer’s Heart Rate Monitor