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Puttr (Smart Putting Green)
The Puttr is an indoor putting setup that connects to a smartphone or tablet. And as cool as that pairing is, it’s the potential alternate uses that have me intrigued.
Other sports, and types of training.
5 Morning Workouts that you should do for All-Day Energy
Studies show that if you work out in the morning, you are more likely to have an improved mood throughout the day. You will be filled with more energy & you will be able to perform better. Whether you are struggling to counter the negative effects of...
6 Key Ways to Improve Your Sleep (Joe Delaney)
An interesting look at the incredible power of optimizing your sleep, and how to go about doing that.
Looking At : Oct 31 2021
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Knee Plus (Light Therapy Device For Pain Relief)
Knee Plus is a light therapy device for the rapid relief of pain; so you can get moving again. And yes, it’s designed with a regular gym-goer or athlete firmly in mind.
Higher DOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket Review – And Comparison To An Actual Sauna (Katie Type A)
This is a very interesting comparison of a relatively low-cost, portable device with a full-size sauna. Over to Katie.
Looking At : Oct 24 2021
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Fitness Reading For The Week : Limitless (Jim Kwik)
I’m currently reading ‘Limitless‘, the wonderful book on the brain – how it works, and how to squeeze a little more out of it – by Jim Kwik. Love it.
Bloom (Counter-top Spirulina Grower)
Bloom is a standalone device for growing spirulina. Fill with water, add a capsule, wait 5 days. A companion smartphone app shows you how everything’s going.
Sounds great.
Apple Watch Series 7 Sports & Fitness Review (DC Rainmaker)
A great look at the current state of things (in terms of fitness & health) on the Apple Watch. Love it.