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Fitness Trackers: Are They Really Worth The Money?

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Fitness trackers have become insanely popular but how accurate are these fitness quantifiers and more importantly, are they actually helping us lead healthier lives? Depending on the model, your fitness track...

Sensory Deprivation for Amazing Recovery

Nichole Rheiner

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Is sensory deprivation the key to relaxation? Does this sound familiar? The alarm goes off and you jump out of bed, chug coffee, check social media, hit the gym, shower, drive through gridlocked traffic while ...

Manual Treadmill Could Be What You Need

Dana Leigh Smith

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Can going unplugged give you a better workout? We take a look at manual treadmills and their place in the fitness community. No matter how you feel about the garden-variety gym treadmill (sentiment often range...

Fitbit Flex vs. Garmin Vivosmart – Which is Best?

Krystle Vermes

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There are several fitness trackers on the market, so it can be difficult for the everyday athlete to choose just one. Two of the biggest leaders in the industry are Garmin and Fitbit, both of which have created...

Exercise While You Rest with the CVAC Pod

Deepa B. Verma, MD

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The CVAC pod may look like it came from space, but it’s actually a breakthrough conditioning technology right here on planet Earth. As an integrative physician, health nut, and athlete, I am always searching f...

Run Walk Bike: Cee Me Safety Vest

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Apparel – Reflective Safety Vest It was a gloomy January night in Southwest Florida as Paul Krieger made his way home in the rain. Driving cautiously, he suddenly realized the flash of light in front of him wa...

What’s In The Bag? 6 Triathlon Gear Essentials To Crush Your Next Race

Liza Rhima

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Moxie Multisport team member and Ironman All World Athlete Mike Horn shares six triathlon gear must-haves that help him go the distance. When you talk to Mike Horn, it becomes obvious within minutes where his ...

New Wearable Technology Saves Your Life

Rebecca Youngblood

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A new breakthrough in wearable technology from MC10 allows athletes to better monitor biofeedback — even alerting them to potential trauma. As athletes, we know our bodies are capable of extraordinary things. ...

The Dark Side of Blue Light Electronics

Dana Leigh Smith

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Get a better night’s rest and transform your health with a simple tech solution. While you may already avoid caffeine after dark to get a better night’s rest, you could be derailing your efforts by checking ...

Get Fit with the Right Gear

Jodi Bellefeuille

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Our go-to list for the best get fit gadgets The Torch T1 Bike Helmet - $140 The Torch T1 bike helmet has 10 integrated LED lights on both the front and the back of the helmet, making it ideal for nighttime ...