Experts weigh in on what the future holds for fitness trackers.
Some emerging fitness technologies could come with detrimental downsides, experts say.
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Do you live in the worlds laziest country!
US scientists have amassed “planetary-scale” data from people’s smartphones to see how active we really are.
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Body Labs 3D body scanning could find applications in everything from fashion to fitness
Body Labs 3D body scan.
Manhattan-based startup Body Labs wants to 3D scan human bodies. But unlike scanning a piece of furniture, your body changes, and a scan today won’t be exactly the same as a scan made three weeks ago. That is exactly what Body Labs is counting on. Body Labs is exploring just one of its technology’s applications to build a happier, healthier you by tracking your body’s subtle changes.
Lumalift is the ultimate fitness and wellness tracker
The Lumafit brings interactive fitness to your smartphone. Lumalift can precisely identify and rate cardio workouts by tracking motion at the head. Lumalift has apps for both fitness and relaxation. (Video)
OMsignal shirt can tell your iPhone how fit you are
OMsignal smartwear
Apple is set to mark it’s debut into health and fitness tracking with the iWatch, but one company is taking the concept of wearables a step further with the OMsignal shirt. (Video)
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The gym of the future
Business is booming.
Gyms aren’t a recent phenomenon. If we thought gyms were tethered to the trend of self-conscious fashionistas and the scourge of obesity, well, you’d be wrong. Gymnasiums, or ‘gymnasia’, go back thousands of years to Ancient Greece where you’d find dedicated exercise auditoriums typically consisting of spacious training grounds for athletic contests.
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The new DJ’s are fitness gurus
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Devin Murphy fell in love with the new remix of the 1984 Bryan Adams hit “Summer of ’69.” But she didn’t hear it on the radio, iTunes or see it on a friend’s Spotify page. She fell for it while sweating it out at a fitness class at Barry’s Bootcamp.
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Top 5 fitness trends from the IDEA World Fitness Convention
Elaine LaLanne and Dr. Pam Peeke keynote speaker, doing pushups during the IDEA Convention.
The IDEA World Fitness Convention got together 6000 fitness professionals from around the world. For three days they listened to expert lectures, attended workshops, workouts, panels and a trade show. From this you get the latest in exercise, nutrition and fitness and 5 of the latest fitness trends.
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Wearable computing devices are next big thing
Wearable computers
A report released by Forrester Research says that the wearable computing wars are about to begin. They predict that consumers will begin experimenting more with wearable computers over the coming year, specifically around health and fitness, navigation, social networking and gaming. This new theme among consumers will hasten big tech companies to begin creating wearable computing products.
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Barefoot running – new exercise trend
Barefoot running
Barefoot running is all the rage This workout trend is gaining ground across the exercise spectrum.
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Mud run – world’s messiest fitness trend
USMC Mud Run North Carolina 2010
All types of runners are going wild for mud runs. A mud run is a hybrid of Marines training and adventure racing, the multi-mile events mix running and military-style obstacles such as wooden walls, water crossings, and mud pits to challenge competitors. These grimy races have exploded in popularity—hundreds of competitions are scheduled in 2011, and there’s still time to sign up for one near you. Here’s a guide to popular mud runs across the country.
GoFidget Xerciser – fitness device easy to use while sitting
Featured invention at the DaVinci Inventor Showcase 2011
No time to exercise? Long hours at the computer? Tired? No energy? No problem!
Introducing the GoFidget Xerciser™, your fitness solution to sit-down days. The GoFidget Xerciser™ is an omni-directional fitness device that is easy to use while sitting and working at a computer. With its 360 degrees of movement and non-impact design, the GoFidget Xerciser™ is a whole new way to strengthen muscles from feet to knees, up to thighs and hips! GoFidget™ at home or in the office. It is convenient, effective and surprisingly fun!
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