Statistics show that unmanaged stress drives unhealthy behaviors that lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, insomnia, asthma and other chronic diseases driving up health care costs. Over the past two decades HeartMath has been researching the inner mechanics of stress and developing proven solutions for reducing it while increasing emotional balance, as seen in Heart…
Category: Accessories Review
Topo Designs Cinch Tote & Trip Pack Review
From Colorado-based Topo Designs comes two lifestyle packs to take with you when heading out on a daily commute, short hikes, weekend outings, or just to your local farmers market. Topo Designs top quality bags are all hand made in a LEED certified building in Colorado, USA. We’ve had the opportunity to use the Topo…
Quantified Self: Fitness Devices, Activity Trackers, Big Data
Running is just one of the tools in your fitness toolbox. Running form, nutrition, cross training, and rest/recovery are some of the others. But you need to also know your body and your personal health data in parallel to make sure there are no surprises or how you can maximize your performance over the long…
Tifosi Clarion Mirror Collection Sunglasses Review
We last reviewed the Tifosi Podium and Tifosi Podium S sunglasses from Tifosi Optics in August 2012. New for 2013, the Tifosi Clarion Mirror collection not only looks striking, it also performs. The high quality lenses feature consistent color to eliminate lens distortion, are hydrophobic so water and sweat roll off, and filter a high…
Pentax MX-1 Camera Review
In my still continuing quest to find the perfect compact and portable camera, we recently reviewed the Pentax Q10, the world’s smallest, lightest mirror-less interchangeable lens camera (ILC) system. Besides the high price and the tiny sensor, Pentax is almost there as they announced the Pentax Q7 last month – we will have to wait…
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 8 Camera Review
Fujifilm recently added and launched an all-new INSTAX Mini 8 instant film camera to its popular INSTAX line. In addition to offering user-friendly control functions, fun style, and fantastic image quality found in the current INSTAX mini models, the new fun and compact INSTAX Mini 8 line-up will also include new features, and be available…
Ashmei Merino + Carbon Jersey & Sweatshirt Review
We initially profiled Ashmei‘s ultimate soft shell running jacket last year in our review of running jackets and was blown away by its performance. And that followed with their awesome 2-in-1 running shorts that is a heat regulating, merino wool semi-compression that keeps you cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold. This time,…
Eagle Creek Pack-It Packing Solutions
I bought two large Eagle Creek Load Warrior Wheeled Duffel 30 from eBags over 6 years ago for family travel. This bag features expandability so you can pack 15% more when you need it, exterior and interior compression straps to compress and stabilize your load, and a laundry chute to keep your dirty and clean…
yurbuds Inspire For Women Review
yurbuds, maker of the sport earphones guaranteed never to hurt or fall out, recently launched its new “Inspire for Women” line, the perfect training partner for any female athlete. Inspire for Women was designed by Annie Karayiannis, yurbuds creative director. Karayiannis spent time researching female athletes to gain a better understanding of the earphone size,…
Smart Wool SS ’13 Running Apparel Review
The Smart Wool SS ’13 PhD Run Collection drops in early next year and we’re very excited to sample some of these upcoming products recently. We wrote extensively about the benefits and advantages of Merino Wool earlier this year when we reviewed performance apparel products from Ice Breaker and Smart Wool. This time around, we…
Icebreaker FW ’12 Running Apparel Review
We wrote extensively about the benefits and advantages of Merino Wool earlier this year when we reviewed performance apparel products from Icebreaker and Smart Wool. This time around, we checked out both men’s and women’s running apparel from the FW ’12 Quest Collection: Men’s Quest Long Sleeve Half Zip and Women’s Quest Long Sleeve Crewe. Quest…
Moji 360 Massager Kit Review
Almost every athlete and especially runners have heard of or used ‘The Stick’ for relieving and reducing muscle soreness and stiffness pain. But there is something else out there that does more and is even more effective. Enter the 360 Massager from Moji – Dynamic Massage for Athletic Recovery. The Moji 360 Massager Kit consists…
Ashmei 2-in-1 Shorts Review
We first profiled Ashmei‘s ultimate soft shell running jacket earlier this year in our review of running jackets and was blown away by its performance. Now they’re back with a 2-in-1 running shorts that is a heat regulating, merino wool semi-compression that keeps you cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold. Ashmei’s goal…
Tifosi Optics Podium Sunglasses Review
It has been over a year since our annual sunglasses review and interchangeable sunglasses review. Rather than waiting for a group review, it is more efficient to not have to depend on availability and review vendors as they come into our pipeline. In this review, we are testing out the Tifosi Optics Podium, a revolutionary…
PEAR Sports Square One Review
Kristian Rauhala, an avid triathlete, surfer, and entrepreneur, founded PEAR Sports because of his frustration with heart rate (HR) training zones, listening to music while running but cautiously listening out for the HR monitor beeps, and constantly looking at his watch. Attempting to follow a plan to train effectively was very difficult and these challenges…
The Perfect Runner DVD Review
How did our ancestors survive the shift from trees to land, and evolve to dominate the planet? The answer lies in a remarkable ability we evolved far earlier than our powerful brains: humans are nature’s perfect endurance runners. Gemini-winning anthropologist Niobe Thompson takes a journey of personal discovery back in evolutionary time, in conversation with…
COMPRESSPORT Compression Gear Review
From Switzerland comes the king of veino-muscular compression technology in Europe – COMPRESSPORT. All COMPRESSPORT products are 100% European made – R&D, fibers, knitting, assembly, dying, testing, etc. They are also tested in the toughest conditions – where the toughest races take place like Abu Dhabi, Hawaii, Mont Blanc, etc. For the past few weeks,…
Motorola Mobility MOTOACTV Review
From Motorola Mobility comes the world’s first GPS fitness tracker with smart MP3 players all-in-one: the MOTOACTV. The MOTOACTV immediately reminded me of the iPod Nano and Luna Tik watch strap. And also of the latest Nike GPS watch. These must have been the inspiration for MOTOACTV. The design of MOTOACTV, both front and back,…
Merino Wool – Icebreaker, Smart Wool Review
Before I started investigating into Merino Wool technology, I had no idea how far wool technology has gone and what the benefits of Merino wool are. To find out, I decided to do a little research and check out some running outfits from two well-known woolen performance wear manufacturers: Icebreaker and Smart Wool. Merino Wool…
Knuckle Lights Review
I normally wear reflective running jackets when running or walking in the dark or low light so moving vehicles can see me. That is only part of the solution – you have to be able to also SEE where you are going! This is where Knuckle Lights come in. I would normally use a handheld…
Spring & Winter Running Jackets Reviews
Recently released for Fall ’11 and coming in Spring ’12 are windproof, waterproof, reflective running jackets for the cold winter weather. And lightweight running jackets for the warmer weather especially for ultra marathons and trail running. We’ve (my female wear tester and myself) been testing running jackets for the past three to four months between…
Age of Champions DVD Review
Age of Champions is the inspiring story of a group of athletes – Roger Gentilhomme, a 100-year-old tennis champion, Adolph Hoffman, a 86-year-old pole-vaulter, Bradford & John Tatum, a pair of swimming brothers ages 88 and 90, and The Tigerettes, a team of basketball grandmothers over 65 years old – all chasing gold at the…
Run Dem Crew ‘Away! Away! Away!’ Book Review
Rosie Lee is a hybrid creative agency. Run Dem Crew (RDC) is more than a running club. In 2011, several of its members took on their biggest challenge – the Virgin London Marathon. The book follows the journey of several team members as they trained for the marathon, from their regular Tuesday sessions through to…
Garmin Forerunner 610 HRM Watch Review
If you’ve ever used a heart rate monitor (HRM) before, you’ll immediately fall in love with the Garmin Forerunner 610 heart rate monitor. With a touch, tap or swipe, Forerunner 610 lets you get on with your run while it tracks all the details. The Forerunner 610 gives you several ways to get in touch…