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1 I Don't Buy It: Shake Weight
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2 Surf Shelf: Cool or Not?
biking
3 Cool Fitness Gadget: Bell SpinFit Speedometer
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4 What Is Your Favorite Exercise Gadget?
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5 Fitness Gadget: GoFit Ultimate ProGym
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6 Fitbit Tracks Your Workouts and Your Sleep
Running
7 Get in Gear: Split Ring Key Perfect For Runners
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8 5 Funky Fitness Fads
Fitness fads come and go, but some stay forever. Only time will tell how long the Shake Weight ($20) will stick around or if the Hula chair ($200) will ever truly take off. In the meantime, they always give me a good laugh when I see them advertised on the, er, boob tube. I've got five more fitness fads that have me questioning longevity and exercise value. Come check 'em out! Read more
Who isn't looking for a quick and easy way to get toned arms? That's just what the Shake Weight ($20) promises — in just six minutes a day. Weighing in at just 2.5 pounds, it supposedly tones your upper body faster than regular dumbbells. I'm not buying it though. I'm sticking with regular hand weights since they're effective and don't require you to gyrate your body up and down. Dumbbells are Read more
If you're a runner, you know that storing your keys can be a challenge. Often, I end up taking my house keys off the key chain and tying them to my shoe or looping them around my finger. So I'm loving this Split Ring Key ($7 for two). It's a key with the key chain built right in, so it's easy to slip off of your keychain and onto your finger or shoelaces. Better yet, they come in packs of two, Read more
A toned tush and lean thighs are something most of us strive for, so the ThighGlider may pique your interest. At $60, this machine is specifically designed for women to target the inner and outer thighs and buns. Of course, it all happens in just "minutes a day." The ThighGlider is like a Thigh Master on wheels! I'm not denying that the fluid arch-movement of your thighs squeezing in and out Read more
Although I think healthy living is often about simplifying things, I still love techy health gadgets. If you're a health nut like me, you probably wonder everyday if you've gotten enough sleep or how many calories you burned on your morning jog. Most fitness gadgets only monitor your workouts, but the Fitbit ($99) keeps tabs on your sleep too. So it keeps track of you day and night. It contains Read more
Many of us use the gym to escape from the office, but others skip it because they can't break away from their computers. Surf Shelf ($60) is a new gadget that enables you to use cardio equipment while using your laptop. It's an interesting concept that definitely left me feeling like, "Why didn't I think of that?" I know a lot of people (i.e. my husband) who would love to be able to surf the web Read more
If you love to use dumbbells while strength training, you're going to love using resistance bands. Not only can you do the same exercises, but you'll work your muscles differently because you can move the band in every direction. If you're in the market for some bands, check out this GoFit Ultimate ProGym. It comes with three different bands with 5-, 10-, and 15-pound tension, two ankle straps, Read more
Technology has revolutionized working out. You can track your step, your heart rate, your laps, and even listen to music while swimming laps! I find gadgets motivating and always miss my heart rate monitor at the gym when I leave it at home. Since I have been asking you about many of your favorite things, I am curious . . . What Is Your Favorite Exercise Gadget? Heart rate Read more
Still got the cycling bug? I sure do, which means I am going to need some cool gadgets to go along with my new favorite way to exercise. I think this Bell SpinFit Calorie Bike Speedometer ($16.99) would be a great addition to my bike gear. With this little gadget you can find out how fast you're pedaling all while keeping track of how many calories you burn. It features an extra large, Read more
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