Tag: fitness

EA Sports Active 2 Released for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii

The Wii, especially the Wii Fit, was released on the premise that it would make us all much fitter; it would completely reverse the stereotype of couch-potato video gaming. However, it never really took off to the extent that one would have imagined or Nintendo would have hoped. Sure some people do have some success… Continue reading EA Sports Active 2 Released for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii

Nonin GO2 Achieve Pulse Oximeter measures your blood’s oxygen level and your heart rate

Hi-tech sports medicine is becoming cheaper by the day and finding its way into more and more homes of weekend warriors and folks who just want to have more control of their health. Take the pulse oximeter for example. Stick your finger in it and it can measure oxygen saturation in your blood and of… Continue reading Nonin GO2 Achieve Pulse Oximeter measures your blood’s oxygen level and your heart rate

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

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Lets You Run, Walk, Jog With a Reduced Body Mass

Here is one of those gadgets that you either need to use in a specialized facility or be pretty wealthy to own yourself. The Anti-Gravity treadmill by AlterG allows you to walk, jog or run with an effectively lowered body mass. Get into the specialized harness, seal it up, and set your target body mass… Continue reading AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Lets You Run, Walk, Jog With a Reduced Body Mass

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

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

‘Brain Gyms’ help you work out your mind

‘Brain gyms’ which help members to ‘work out’ their brains are springing up all over the country. They’re essentially computer labs stocked with software that run users through mental-fitness tests and exercises. One such example is a gym in San Francisco which charges $60/month. It’s interesting that people would find it more beneficial to go… Continue reading ‘Brain Gyms’ help you work out your mind