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POWERbreathe Ironman PLUS Is Like Bench Press For Your Lungs

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

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

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

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

"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

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

, 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

, 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

Core Flex Body Gym rocks

, Feb 26th 2007 Discuss [0]

It would seem these days that America has an issue with obesity. Personally, I don’t think the obesity is as much of a big deal as the amount of workout systems we put our money into and never use. There is yet another one on the market and it does seem like a good system. Read The Full Story

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