Posts filed under 'Sports'
Medical diagnosis often requires the patient to describe their symptoms. If the description is ‘off’ the diagnosis will be ‘off’. Researches from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering have developed a respiration monitoring system free of stethoscopes or large machines. Embedded in an article of clothing - like a shirt or t-shirt - is a built-in monitoring system called RespiSENS, which collects data and transmits the information for analysis to a handheld device (a PDA or phone). The device is also designed to provide ‘guidance’ during exercise, and can also be used during sleep, a time when we can’t monitor our own breathing habits (apparently I snore like a freight train). Once the data is collected it can then be sent to their doctor for analysis, and wala, no more guessing. Look out for more info and a presentation of this technology at CeBIT ‘08.
More info here.
February 26th, 2008
We’re not sure if “elevating your heart rate” is something you wanna advertise, but putting aside any life threatening side effects, this thing is damn ‘hot’ and damn expensive. For $5k you too can have your own portable sauna that requires “no carpentry, plumbing or electrical work”. And believe it or not the Portable Sauna plugs into any standard 120V wall outlet and uses the equivalent power of a “travel hair dryer” per hour. Includes lights, vents, and your very own built-in CD player AM/FM tuner with stereo speakers.
Available here with a $300 shipping fee (ouch!) and a lifetime warranty (phew).
July 10th, 2006
Nike Vision has plans to introduce contact lenses specifically designed for athletes. By blocking 90% of the ‘blue light’, Nike’s Maxsight lenses, which are manufactured by Bausch and Lomb, will increase contrast and clarity all the while reducing glare and blocking 95% of UVA and UVB light. Will be available in prescription and nonprescription, and come in two colors: gray-green and brown. Hurry and get to the site to request a Free Trial.
Just incase you thought AmberVision sunglasses were making a comeback [PopGadget]
March 30th, 2006
Looking to build a little upper body strength on your next bike ride? You should check out the Rowbike, a bike which replaces the conventional pedals with a pull bar.
According to the web site, the Rowbike will get you a complete workout, from your calves to your arms. I’ve always heard that rowing is the absolute best form of cardio and muscle building.
At rowbike.com, the bikes start at $675.
March 21st, 2006
Ready to turn that
iPod
of yours into a lean, mean, fat burning machine? Yeah, nor am I. But in case you are, podfitness.com is launching a personal trainer service this month for your iPod.
The service, which launches March 21, plans on giving you unlimited, customized personal taining sessions a month. The sessions will incorporate your own music and be customized based on your goals, current level, and available equipment. Or straight from podfitness.com’s mouth:
Podfitness creates downloadable, individualized, personalized audio workouts based on your goals and the equipment you have available. Just log in to www.podfitness.com and create your account, answer some simple questions about your fitness goals, and we’ll create a custom workout for you. You choose the trainer, style, and music. Your Podfitness coach steps you through your entire workout, tells you what to do, counts your reps, and keeps you moving, all while you listen to your music!
Watch out personal trainers, this seems a whole lot cheaper.
Podfitness Web Site
March 14th, 2006
