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Stationary Epicycle

Marty Shaw — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:33:11 +0000

Why work out on an ordinary stationary bike when you can get a good sweat going while looking good on the Stationary Epicycle? My idea of a good workout is getting up to change the channel on the TV… and that only happens when the batteries in the remote due. However, I’d be more inclined [...]

The Illuminated Flexible Skateboard

Patra Beaulieu — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:39:04 +0000

We’ve seen cars with ground effects and bike wheels with LED lights, so now it’s the skateboard’s turn to shine. Get set to light up the ramps and sidewalks with the Illuminated Flexible Skateboard. Named among the top 25 Toys of the Year by Parenting Magazine, this is the skateboard that illuminates its responsive translucent deck [...]

Face Slimmer Exercise Mouthpiece

Hazel Chua — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:58:33 +0000

You might have already crossed off “wrinkly chin” from your list after you got the Rhythm Slim Chin Muscle Exercise Machine, but for the rest of your face, the Face Slimmer Exercise Mouthpiece has got you covered. That is, if it can really deliver on all of the claims that it makes. The Face Slimmer Exercise [...]

SKLZ Speed Striker

Conner Flynn — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:16:11 +0000

The SKLZ Speed Striker will improve your hand-eye coordination while also working on cardio endurance. Perfect for athletes, boxers or anyone who wants a good workout. The Speed Striker will test your speed, reaction, timing and accuracy. This will improve your athletic ability no matter what the sport. The striking ball is soft and safe [...]

DFX Gamer Gyroscopic Powerball

Hazel Chua — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:35:06 +0000

The DFX Gamer Gyroscopic Powerball lets you get a good old hand workout without having to go do complicated or highly repetitive exercises. Increase your flexibility, quickness, range of motion, finger and grip strength by doing some smooth, non-impact workout using the Powerball. The DFX Gamer Gyroscopic Powerball is great for people who play sports, for [...]

Red Zebra Roller Skates

Patra Beaulieu — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:25:24 +0000

How well are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? If you’ve already fallen off the wagon, hop right back on and reboot. Besides, according to Chinese tradition the New Year has only just begun. Try on these Moxi Red Zebra Roller Skates; so flashy and fly that your next stop might just be the roller rink instead of a detour to McD’s. The [...]

Rhythm Slim Chin Muscle Exercise Machine

Hazel Chua — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:28:15 +0000

If you fear that you will soon have a sagging jawline that sometimes comes with old age, then worry not by doing what you can to prevent it. Keep your chin in shape with the Rhythm Slim Chin Muscle Exercise machine that will let you work out your chin in the most convenient of ways [...]

Bike Signal Pod

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:29:44 +0000

Surely many of you have made the resolution of hopping on your bike more often this year, and a big GA kudos goes out to you. While the health of your body and the earth benefit from biking, one drawback to biking is that you’re inadvertently putting your life more at risk. Making sure you are visible to everyone else is [...]

4iiii Innovations Sportiiiis, World’s 1st Heads Up Display For Athletes

James Kelly — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:24:52 +0000

For athletes looking to gain an edge on their competition and to take their training to new heights, the newly announced Sportiiiis is going to help. 4iiii Innovations just announced the release of Sportiiiis, the world’s first heads up display and audio feedback system for athletes, at this year’s CES show. Pronounced Sport-Eyes, this lightweight [...]

Eat Fit Cutlery Set

Hazel Chua — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:32:48 +0000

The Eat Fit Cutlery Set is sort of like the Baby Buff Rattle in the sense that it incorporates a hint of fitness into a seemingly everyday and random object. In the case of the Baby Buff, a rattle was made to look like a dumbbell (and your child, a bodybuilder.) But the Eat Fit Cutlery [...]

10 Minute Whole Body Vibration Trainer

James Kelly — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:22:07 +0000

Now that the new year is upon us, I’m sure many of you are setting New Year’s Resolutions. Exercise and diet always seem to be at the top of everybody’s list and this 10 Minute Whole Body Vibration Trainer from Power Plate is sure to stir up some interest. The my5 trainer uses low-impact vibrations [...]

Bean Bag Sled

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:36:45 +0000

When you’re young, sledding down an icy hill can be thrilling, even if you choose to go down sledless. Hitting bumps hard means extra bonus points, and there is no such thing as emergency trips to the chiropractor the next day. As you age though, sledding can be a lot more painful than it used to be. But that doesn’t [...]

Buddy Bumper Balls

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:17:34 +0000

The high-five can get pretty old and weak during times of triumph. Instead, celebrate life’s major victories with your bestie by throwing on some Buddy Bumper Balls and slamming into each other. Bounce, bop, and bump with the Buddy Bumper Ball! Step inside this translucent blue ball and let the full-bodied fun begin! Kids have a blast with this play ball that gets [...]

Quad Lock – iPhone Case Mounting System

James Kelly — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:45:53 +0000

With so many Apple device apps on the market and new ones being created every day, it only makes sense that you are going to want to keep your iPhone as close to possible at all times. The Quad Lock – iPhone Case Mounting System designed by Rob Ward & Chris Peters, allows you to [...]

Scosche fitRAIL Exercise Mount for iPad & iPad 2

James Kelly — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:18:16 +0000

Just in time for that New Year’s resolution, Scosche, award-winning innovator of consumer technology, announced the release of their new Scosche fitRAIL Exercise Mount for iPad & iPad 2. This mount is perfect for people that are short on time, but are still looking to get their daily exercise in. Now you can multitask in [...]

The Street and Snow Scooter

Marty Shaw — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:37:05 +0000

Two different scooters for the street and snow? That’s so old-school. Get with the times and save space with the Street and Snow Scooter that lets you conquer both terrains with just a few adjustments. I guess I could spend time telling you about the body of this little scooter, which includes an adjustable handlebar [...]

HydraDuo Water Bottle

Hazel Chua — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:08:08 +0000

When I was little, it used to take me several minutes every morning to decide what to fill my jug with. Mom insisted on water, of course, but there were just some days when I wanted to fill it with chocolate milk or grape juice instead. Well, now you can sort of get the best [...]

Metal Pro Powerball

Hazel Chua — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:33:16 +0000

I remember this old exercise ball that my dad had a few years back from when his doctor recommended it to him to provide some minimal exercise and help him maintain his grip. I’ve seen a fair share of exercise balls come and go because dad’s would either get lost, get chewed up by our [...]

Air Hover Soccer Disc

Hazel Chua — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:08:23 +0000

Soccer isn’t just for the outdoors anymore, not when you’ve got the Air Hover Soccer Disc. So you won’t be able to play the traditional or “normal” kind of soccer with this thing, but you can actually take the game indoors for once without having to worry about causing too much damage (we didn’t say [...]

Calorie Jump Skipping Rope

Conner Flynn — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:49:48 +0000

Ever try jumping rope to burn calories. It’s a great exercise. Rocky Balboa could tell you that. The Calorie Jump Skipping Rope will help you out by measuring your exercise, to let you know how you are doing. Just adjust the rope to your height and start jumping The LCD screen will show you the [...]

Bicygnals LED Indicator Lights Review

James Kelly — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:02:54 +0000

Several months ago GeekAlerts introduced you to the Bicygnals LED Bicycle Lights. Right from the get-go these made sense to me. As an avid biker, I know how difficult it is for drivers to see us at night and how important it is to do everything you can to be safe. Having a complete bicycle [...]

MyTrak Smart Coach-Sport Edition

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:38:39 +0000

It’s no secret that geeks tend to have a better relationship with their electronics than with people. Kinda sad, but true. Instead of hiring a personal trainer to get us in shape, the MyTrak Sport Coach-Sport Edition might be an intriguing option. MyTrak Smart Coach-Sport Edition Monitors heart rate during any planned exercise in real-time Tracks every activity done [...]

Wahoo Run/Gym Pack for iPhone, iPod, and iPad

James Kelly — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:02:17 +0000

Exercise is a very important part of our everyday lives. Whether you enjoy going to the gym, running outdoors, or just going for a walk at lunch with coworkers, the Wahoo Run/Gym Pack for iPhone, iPod, and iPad will come in handy. With the downloaded APP and ANT+ technology, you can be on your way [...]

How to be a Genius

James Kelly — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:16:43 +0000

Unless you happen to be Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory, you could probably do with a little bump in intelligence. Some research suggests that with age our minds may slowly start to deteriorate and memory loss can occur from the loss of dendrites; which deteriorate because of disuse. Nintendo has been on “the bandwagon” [...]