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PleaseCycle Gives You Perks For Racking Up BikeMiles
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When you train your dog, you employ a rewards system to reinforce good behavior, while trying to get rid of the bad ones. Parents raise their children in a similar manner, and many businesses employ the same approach in trying to keep their customers coming back. |
February 2nd, 2012
Nike+ FuelBand: A Jawbone UP That Actually Works?
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I was pretty happy that I held off purchasing a Jawbone UP wristband because users have reported massive failures. Since then, Jawbone has had to offer full refunds to anyone who made a claim. The Nike FuelBand reminds me of the UP, but unlike the UP it might actually work.… |
January 20th, 2012
C-Ring Dumbbells Track How Many Calories You’re Burning With Each Rep
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Most cardio equipment in the gym come with counters that monitor the amount of calories you’re burning as you exercise. Personally, I prefer these type of machines because it sort of lets me know how much more I need to do to reach a certain calorie burning target.… |
January 11th, 2012
GymPact Makes You Pay for Not Working Out
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If your resolution is to get fit in the new year, but you think you might end up blowing it off, this app might help you. It’s called GymPact and you can get it now for the iPhone. The idea behind the app is that your own hard-earned money is… |
January 3rd, 2012
Sportiiiis Heads-up Display Offers Fitness Feedback, Four i’s
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The 21st century is proving to be an exciting time for technology and fitness fanatics. As tech shrinks and becomes more and more mobile, the list of available gadgets for workout-aholics continues to grow. One of the latest entries into the high-tech fitness fray is the Sportiiiis system from (who… |
October 25th, 2011
CD Dumbbell Concept: Build Some Muscle with Your Old Compact Discs
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Remember all of those AOL CDs that you used to get in the mail? What about all of those music CDs that are now obsolete? You probably have them sitting in a closet somewhere collecting dust. Well, it’s time to dust them off and turn those old CDs into muscles.… |
October 6th, 2011
Kinect Game Teaches You Self-Defense
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Self-defense is a good thing to know. It’s not just about safety either. It’s a good way to get some exercise too. Forget personal trainers that cost a fortune. The Microsoft Kinect seems like the perfect way to learn how to take on foes while in the comfort of your… |
October 5th, 2011
Wall Projection Scale for People Who Aren’t Weight Conscious
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Men, here’s a quick tip: ask women any question, just don’t ask her what her weight is. (Unless, of course, you want to be bombarded with a hundred and one follow-up questions as to why you’re asking her and why you’re so mean and insensitive and if you think she’s… |
August 10th, 2011
Punching Pro: The Literal Punching Bag
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Kris Tressiden is working on something with a lot of potential: a robotic punching bag that punches back. He calls it the Punching Pro. Apparently the current model is powered by a couple of 12-volt windshield motors. Tressiden claims that the robot’s speed, power and agility are adjustable, as well… |
April 14th, 2011
BodyMedia Wireless Armband BW Helps You Manage Your Waistline
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BodyMedia unveiled their latest FIT Armband BW that will connect to your devices using Bluetooth. This means that it will connect to iOS devices, as well as cell phones, etc. It will collect information about how many calories are burned, steps are taken, and real time physical activity. The software… |
January 7th, 2011
