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iJoy Board Trainer helps you prepare for snowboarding season

James Allan Brady, Oct 2nd 2007 Discuss [1]

the end of the year is fast approaching, and with it comes winter and snow, so I am sure there are some of you awaiting that first snow, your first chance to hit the slopes. Well in order to get you better prepared iJoy has released the Board Trainer exercise machine that works your abdominals and obliques just like on a real snowboard. So if you want to be able to hit the slope running again just like you were at the end of the last season instead of having to start back on the small hill pick one of these up and give it ago, sure it won’t be able to fully prepare you for all that bone-crushing hyper-extending fun, but you’ll be that much closer and you might have the stamina to stay out there for a little longer than 20 minutes. Read The Full Story

Gamercize – No, it won’t make your kid excercise any more

Chris Scott Barr, Sep 24th 2007 Discuss [0]

People tend to gripe that today's youth has become lazy due to the popularity of video games. While I don't deny that video games do give kids a good excuse to sit around all day, I hardly think that's the real problem. I won't bore you with my thoughts about parenting, and how that's a bigger part of the problem. I will however show you a product that will ensure that you're getting plenty of exercise while gaming. Read The Full Story

Platinum Club Series Treadmill – Plays nicely with your iPod

Chris Scott Barr, Sep 21st 2007 Discuss [0]

Exercising is boring. Unless you're got a Wii and a little white thing you stand on. For those seeking a more traditional method of exercise, you can now get a treadmill that does its best to keep you entertained. Read The Full Story

The Reality of the Nike+iPod Kit

James Allan Brady, Sep 14th 2007 Discuss [2]

If I ever were to get a Nike+iPod set, I would probably return it or sell it on Ebay, sure I would like to get more fit, but I am a big dude, so running is kind of out of the question unless I want to wind up in the hospital. I do however like the idea of it, and it seems I am not alone in this mentality as the actual average number of miles each one of these kits is used for is 12 miles. That is just funny. Consider that in order to fully use this set, you’d have to buy an iPod Nano for at least $149, the Sport Kit for $29, and a pair of the shoes it works with which range anywhere from $80 to $140, and then you use it all for just a few miles before giving up or at least choosing not to use it. Read The Full Story

POWERbreathe Ironman PLUS Is Like Bench Press For Your Lungs

James Allan Brady, Sep 3rd 2007 Discuss [0]

I, like you probably, wondered what the heck this device did. Apparently it trains your lungs, allows them to fill with more air, work better, stronger, and faster, so essentially the Ironman PLUS is like a workout machine for your lungs. There are three settings, light, medium, and heavy. Obviously you would probably want to start with the light level and work your way up. It is said to help with your breathing and even your breath-holding abilities. Read The Full Story

GripGlider provides relief for those with aching wrists

Chris Scott Barr, Jul 30th 2007 Discuss [0]

I spend much of my waking day on the computer, not a big surprise since I write for a tech blog. Something that has concerned me for some time is the fact that since I spend so much time typing and mousing away, I am at high risk of getting Carpal tunnel syndrome. However, there is a new gadget that promises to help those of us that spend a lot of time on our PC. Read The Full Story

Di Blasi brings their Motorized Folding Trike to the US

Chris Scott Barr, Jul 13th 2007 Discuss [0]

I'm sure that many of you have seen Transformers by now, and if you have, just about anything that transforms will seem pretty cool. Here's a Trike from Di Blasi that while it may not transform into a super-intelligent robot, it does fold up so it can fit in tight spaces. Very cool for those low on storage space. Read The Full Story

Nintendo is on fire at E3 – Announces Wii Fit

Chris Scott Barr, Jul 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

What's this? More announcements from Nintendo? Surely not! No, I assure you, it's true. Nintendo has apparently pulled out all the stops at this year's E3. Their latest product is a fitness accessory for the Wii. I'm beginning to wonder if the DS is going to get any lovin this year. Read The Full Story

i.play encourages game-loving kids outdoors

Chris Davies, Jul 3rd 2007 Discuss [0]

"Stealth Fitness" they're calling it, and it's enough to make this cake-loving blogger feel mighty guilty. In response to the growing problem of childhood obesity and the concurrent obsession with computer games, UK company Intelligent Design have developed a combination electronic game and fitness suite that demands children playing jump, dive and generally fling themselves about in order to press, twist and pull different controls. Read The Full Story

Nike Triax Vapor 300 – One cool watch

Chris Scott Barr, Jul 2nd 2007 Discuss [0]

I'm not much of a watch guy. My phone has a clock on it, so I don't really have much of a need for another device that tells the time. However, those that need a watch with a little more functionality than your average timepiece, Nike might just have what you're looking for. Read The Full Story

Get some action from under your desk with the webble

Keffan Dolly, Jun 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

For those of us that sit at a desk all day there can be a certain level of restlessness associated with our feet. In stead of repositioning or wheeling around in your office chair, check out the Webble by BriteObject essentially a mini surf board with wheels. It is designed to keep your feet busy so you can work without the distraction of restless limbs. Read The Full Story

Jump Snap-the fake jump rope

Abby McVay, Mar 13th 2007 Discuss [5]

I know here on Slashgear we have mentioned the occasional workout gadget, well this one takes the cake. It’s an electronic jump rope, without the rope. Yes, you read correctly it has no rope, kind of defeats the purpose doesn’t it? Read The Full Story