Wearable gadgets are everywhere, and it's not just the big boys who are looking to get in on the action. A handful of smaller and, in some instances, unique takes on the burgeoning trend are popping up on crowdfunding sites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter. Here are five of the most promising activity trackers of the future that you can back today. Read More >>
Featured comment by Rieger.Dan:
"Embrace is a good way to alert you when your phone is ringing... Also that's why they play ringtones and vibrate..." More »
Fitbit's One is arguably one of the best activity trackers available today and, yet, less than seven months since it hit the street, Fitbit has decided that a stripped down version worn on the wrist is something the market's been clamoring for. Back in '77, Bert Lance first uttered the immortal phrase "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." There's a reason we still say it today. Read More >>
During any form of physical exertion, most people don't think about breath until they're gasping for it. The most advanced exercisers among us are conscious of trying to breathe lower, into their bellies. But there's an even better way, and making this simple switch will get more oxygen into your blood, faster. Read More >>
Adidas isn't the first company you think of when you think running. But its new Energy Boost shoes are getting a lot of hype. "Breakthrough for running shoes," it says. Big claims, but surprisingly, backed up by the performance. Read More >>
Featured comment by TankBoyBen:
"was interested until i saw the stupid price, as for ya feet getting wet just spray them with some spray protect, the water will roll off" More »
Today we're saying goodbye to our couch-bound, gadget-heavy lifestyles and are heading outdoors for a change. No, stick with us, don't be scared, it'll be okay. Read More >>
Featured comment by rickster999:
"I purchased a £650 Merlin malt 2 a couple of years ago - went to pick it up, paid for it and realized there were no pedals.
Upon asking the guy I ..." More »
Getting blisters on a run is the most annoying of injuries. They hurt. They can keep you sidelined when you're trying to train. They heal slowly. Worst of all: They're not even cool enough to brag about. So let's see how we can prevent them from happening in the first place. Read More >>
Featured comment by tw@panda:
"My top tip is to stop doing whatever you're doing when the blister stops hurting and suddenly feels very wet... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/95089466/ouch...." More »
The Yurbuds Ironman Inspire Pro finished third in our Best Headphones for Running Battlemodo. We loved the fit, but the sound wasn't particularly impressive, which is why we were excited to get the Inspire Limited edition—with redesigned drivers—in our ears. The results were... puzzling. Read More >>
Running shoes are a touchy subject. Some people like minimal cushioning to promote good form, others prefer something more engineered. Adidas's new Energy Running push comes down on that side of the argument in an impressive way. Maybe even too impressive. Read More >>
Featured comment by Kat Hannaford:
"Just Googled the KSOs, and you're right -- they're more understated than some of the other ones.
I still winced when Google Images brought the pics..." More »
Chest-strap heart rate monitors suck. I mean, yeah, they work okay, but they give you that tight-chest-"am-I-having-a-heart-attack?" feeling. That's why the Mio Alpha, a wristwatch that accurately measures your heart rate, is such a big deal. But that doesn't mean it's perfect. Read More >>
Is it any surprise that another sportswear company is getting into the activity tracker game? Well, it shouldn't be. The latest, it appears, will be Under Armour when it launches what the company says will be a "first-of-its-kind performance monitoring system" on February 12 in New York. Don't worry, the message didn't really self-destruct but I will say it's probably one of the best press kits I've ever received. Read More >>
Featured comment by Dr.Galactus:
"Just read the previous article on it;
"To incorporate the technology into the shirt, Under Armour partnered with Zephyr, a data software company base..." More »
A year on, Nike's Flyknit technology continues to permeate the company's running shoe line. Today Nike announced the Flyknit Lunar1+, an ultra lightweight, all-purpose runner that combines a Flyknit upper with a cushy Lunarlon bottom. Read More >>
Featured comment by tw@panda:
"I find its more to do with feeling which way the foot is slipping sooner than you could with a thicker sole. I've never fallen on ice in them so far. ..." More »
Last month Nike announced that it would be launching its own accelerator to make Nike+ and NikeFuel a little more accurate and a lot less crappy. Read More >>
Spend enough time in Portland in the US and you're bound to come across someone who works at Nike. Poke and prod them enough and you're likely to walk away with some insider knowledge. Read More >>
Featured comment by Will.King.London:
"There's a LiveStrong edition where it injects 'fuel' into your wrist when your performance starts lagging.
I do realize that quip was about 18 mo..." More »
LG's Smart Activity Watch is FuelBand look-alike—there's no denying it. And, yes, there are already a lot of new wearable fitness trackers. Well, LG crams the features of all of its competitors into one. And by the time it comes out this summer, the watch might add something everybody wants: A heart rate monitor. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mil:
"There's absolutely no reason for LG to make their app LG phones only. They'll be closing the door on 100s of millions of Android users who don't have ..." More »
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