July 2011: Human Powered Cardio
by Linda LaRue This year at the 2011 International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) World Fitness Convention, two major manufacturers of cardio equipment, SportsArt and Woodway (my favorite treadmill company ever!), debuted self-powered, non-motorized cardio machines. SportsArt, the first … Continue reading
April 2010: The Age-Defying Mindset
Here are a few mental tips to help keep your workouts youthfully, eternally blissful and joyful (or at least on bad days tolerable). Accept today’s performance for what it is. Maybe tomorrows will be better; maybe it won’t. Don’t let … Continue reading
April 2010: 3 Best New iPhone Health, Diet & Fitness Apps
1. Best Grocery Store App: Slim Down Shopping List The editors of Women’s Health combed grocery store aisles for 250 of the healthiest shelf finds. This app allows you to search their picks for everything from cereal to snacks. You’ll … Continue reading
February 2010: Can Athletic Performance Wear Make You Run and Swim Faster or Jump Higher?
Can scientifically engineered performance wear make you run and swim faster, work harder, and recover more quickly? From Fastskin Speedo suits to compression running tights, athletic enhancement performance wear has been gaining popularity within the recreational athlete community. “Studies show … Continue reading
January 2010: Nike+iPod Sport Kit—The ULTIMATE Pedometer+++
Cost $29.00 Links Where To Buy: http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/ http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Nike-iPod-Sport-nano/dp/B000JVFKH8 Ready. Grab your iPod nano, iPod touch, or iPhone 3GS, a pair of Nike+ shoes, and the Nike + iPod Sport Kit or Sensor. Put the sensor in your Nike+ shoe — … Continue reading
October 2009 Fitness Geek: New Nintendo Wii Sports Resorts Exergame
The new Wii Sports Resort is set in a beach resort on an island called Wuhu Island, where twelve different sports are available to play. Like the original, the sports are each played by holding the Wii Remote (and in … Continue reading
August 2009: The Body Bugg
Generally, people aren’t any good at estimating how much they’re eating, and how often (and how intensely) they’re moving around. They tend to overestimate their level of activity and underestimate their food intake. This makes for a difficult time dieting … Continue reading
May 2009: FREE Lose It iPhone Application
URL: www.loseit.com Cost: Free One key element to achieving successful weight loss is accountability. This means recording your weight (we recommend only once a week on Monday’s), your daily activities including most importantly exercise, and what and how much you … Continue reading
June 2009: New iPhone App Tracks Heart Rates
URL: http://www.SMHEARTLINK.com Cost: $154.95 If you have an iPhone, it might be time to give it a heart healthy upgrade. iTMP Technology Inc., a hardware and software developer for iPhone, has created new technology that allows the iPhone or iPod … Continue reading

