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Earth 2.0 (Jump Rope System)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cardio, equipment
Looks great.
How To AWAKEN Your Glutes (Redefining Strength)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information.
Stemoscope PRO (Wireless Stethoscope with in-built Noise Cancellation)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diagnosis, equipment, health
Looks great.
10 'Rules' For Calisthenics (FitnessFAQs)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : calisthenics, Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information.
CTRL (Personalized Golf Training Tool)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, sport, Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting.
Old-Time Strongman Training with Bud Jeffries (Stick Mobility Podcast #28)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Old-Time Strength
Nice one.
Looking At : Nov 8, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, bodyweight, cardio, community, diagnosis, event, fitness business, futurism, gene editing, Home Gyms (Classical - Free Weights, Machines), Nerve damage and neurological conditions, online training, prosthetics, studies & trials, video training
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
VAE (Energy Spray)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : nutrition, Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting.
Long-Term Review of the Tonal Smart Home Gym (Garage Gym Reviews)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Home Gyms (Classical - Free Weights, Machines), review, Smart Home Gyms (Virtual Classes, Connection to Various Devices), video training
Since we first mentioned the Tonal, there have been a few other entrants into the 'Smart Home Gym' space. Does it still hold up?
Looking At : Nov 1, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, artificial intelligence, bodyweight, cardio, community, diagnosis, fitness business, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), futurism, gene editing, Home Gyms (Classical - Free Weights, Machines), Nerve damage and neurological conditions, neuroprosthetics, online training, studies & trials, supplementation, tutorial, video training
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Hela Bio (Wearable Sweat Glucose Smartwatch)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diabetes, diagnosis, equipment, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables)
Looks great.
Movement Training Explained - Ido Portal, Animal Flow, and Primal Workouts (The Bioneer)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
A wonderful glimpse at an oft-overlooked area of training.
STUDIO (Smart Hub For Your Home Gym)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : cardio, equipment, Home Gyms (Classical - Free Weights, Machines), Smart Home Gyms (Virtual Classes, Connection to Various Devices), video training
Interesting approach.
What To Eat/Drink During Your Next Ultra (Courtney Dauwalter on the Spartan Endurance Podcast)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : nutrition, running
A fascinating glimpse into Courtney's nutritional intake during a race.
SpoonTEK (Taste-Enhancing Spoon)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : nutrition
Interesting idea.
Carbon Nanotubes Help Eat Plaque Responsible for Heart Attacks (ColdFusion)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : heart, nanotechnology, studies & trials
A wonderful look at a recent discovery of nanotech's ability to help eat the plaque responsible for heart attacks.
Skill Board (Balance Board)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : agility
Deceptively simple.
3D-Printing Human Parts - The Future of Our Bodies (Venture City)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : 3D printing, futurism, prosthetics
Although we've touched on several of these possibilities over the years, it's wonderful to see them all in a single video.
Looking At : Oct 4, 2020
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, blood pressure, bodyfat, bodyweight, cardio, community, diagnosis, fitness business, heart, Home Gyms (Classical - Free Weights, Machines), Nerve damage and neurological conditions, nutrition, obesity, online training, public health, sight, studies & trials, video training
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
Ghost Pacer (Holographic Training Partner)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : running
Virtual Workout Partner? Yep - for runners, anyway.
Pillars of Fitness - Types of Fitness Everyone Should Train For (The Bioneer)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
Very interesting look at the major areas of fitness - key to a 'well-rounded' approach.
Intriex (Metabolism Tracking Device)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, health, nutrition
Very interesting idea.
Apple Watch Series 6 - Sports & Fitness Hands-on Tests (DC Rainmaker)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables)
The latest generation of the Apple Watch was officially launched the other day, and the reviews have been steadily trickling in ever since. My favourite so far - this one by DC Rainmaker.
Why We Need Medical Diagnosis Detectives (Dr Lisa Sanders)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diagnosis
Fascinating.
Mobvoi Earbuds Gesture (Wireless Earbuds With Gesture Control)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), music, running, Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting combination.
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Earth 2.0 (Jump Rope System)Looks great.
The Earth 2.0 is a jump rope system, with the ability to add weight (the cables themselves are various thicknesses, and are easily swapped out).
There's also a companion smartphone app, complete with a virtual personal trainer.
To give you an idea of what's on offer, a little video :
The Earth 2.0.
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