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Jself (Massage Pillow)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, heat, massage, music, recovery, sleep
Looks great.
What I Learned From Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Their Kids (Jennifer Reich)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : vaccination
A very positive way to look at the anti-vaccination issue, long term.
Accusage Thermo 7 in 1 (Hot & Cold Massage Wrap)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : heat, injury, massage
Interesting idea.
Guardian XO Exoskeleton (Sarcos Robotics)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : exoskeleton
Thoughts?
Vie Zone (EEG earphones)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, Mind-Machine Interfaces (aka BCIs), music, sports psychology, Training Concepts & Strategies
Interesting idea.
Training Like The Worlds Best Endurance Athletes (Stephen Seiler)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Training Concepts & Strategies
A very interesting approach.
Echelon Row (Rowing Machine With Connection To Virtual Classes)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, rowing, video training
Interesting combination.
Fighting Pandemics - Vaccinating Vampire Bats (TEDMED)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : vaccination, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
A very interesting way to tackle pandemics.
Pandemic - How to Prevent an Outbreak (Netflix Documentary Series)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : public health, vaccination, Widespread Epidemics & Pandemics
Great series.
Using AI To Build A Better Human (The Age of AI)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : artificial intelligence, climbing, futurism, sports psychology, studies & trials
Fantastic.
BP Doctor (Health-Tracking Smartwatch)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : blood pressure, equipment, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), health
Interesting idea.
Healed Through AI (The Age of AI)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : diagnosis, health, Nerve damage and neurological conditions
A fascinating look at AI and the medical side of things.
Bello (Handheld Bodyfat Tester)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : abdominal, fat loss, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), measurement
Looks great.
Neuralink - Merging Man and Machine (Aperture)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : BCI (Brain-Computer Interface), futurism
A brief look at the incredible potential of Neuralink.
TEMPEST (Personal Weather System)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : outdoor training
Looks great.
Stem Cells With Naz (LifeXtenShow)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity
Interesting area.
Snowfeet II (Attachments That Turn Shoes Into Skis)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, newsletter, snow
Interesting idea.
Japanese NMN Human Safety Trial Concludes (My NMN Experiment)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : aging & longevity, newsletter, studies & trials
A look at the first safety trial in humans.
GyroPalm (Gesture-Control Smartwatch)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), newsletter
Interesting combination.
How Wearable Robots Are Transforming Human Mobility (Kathleen O'Donnell)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : exosuit, Fitness devices (Wearables, Hearables), newsletter
Fascinating area - exosuits.
REBO (Smart Bottle)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : newsletter, water consumption
Very interesting idea.
Building Your Own Prosthetics (MIT's Media Lab)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : equipment, newsletter, prosthetic, running
The end of many forms of physical disability.
Japanese Climbing Gyms (Magnus Midtbø)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : climbing, newsletter
A wonderful look at one of Tokyo's climbing gyms.
HardstyleFit Kettlebell Level One Course (Dragon Door)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : books, fitness business, kettlebell, newsletter
Great course.
Strength Standards - 'How Strong Should I Be?' (Alan Thrall)
posted by Scott Andrew Bird
Tags : newsletter, powerlifting, strongman, Training Concepts & Strategies
Great information.
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Jself (Massage Pillow)Looks great.
The Jself is a pillow with massage/heating/music functions built in. Looks like an ideal post-workout device.
I'm keen to test one, though I suspect that the heating and massage functions feel pretty good regardless of their long-term abilities. And in the meantime, a spot of video :
The Jself.
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See you there.