With some exceptions, when you think "gamers" you don't generally think "paragons of health and fitness." But maybe you should. There are already a lot of fitness games on the market, and they range from good to horrible, but this collaboration between Nike and Microsoft is something else. Read More >>
I hate, hate, HATE, the idea of being trapped in the water upside down. Or down upside. Or whatever side. It's one of the worst deaths I can imagine. Thankfully, if you are a USAF helicopter pilot, there's a way out: Read More >>
Featured comment by Oflife:
"When I took kayak classes off the coast of Portsmouth, we had to forcefully flip our kayak over such that we were totally upside down. It is not only ..." More »
I'm just going to come out and say it: screw the gym. Screw it right in the face. There is a better way to get the body you want, one that's actually fun and that uses your brain's reward system. Really. Read More >>
Featured comment by B3rnieMac:
"I'd argue that you get fitter without any cardio. 45 mins heavy weights is a far better way to get healthy and look great. And you need a gym for that..." More »
It seems the home team might have a bit of an advantage at this Summer's Olympic games. British athletes have been training with what's called the MotivePro Suit, an awkward-looking getup that tracks their movements and provides vibrating feedback when they've nailed a routine. Read More >>
If board sports are your thing, but the current weather and conditions aren't ideal for snowboarding, skateboarding, or surfing, this spring-mounted Gyroboard alternative promises to keep you in shape and let you train all year round. Read More >>
Featured comment by stonemanty:
".. at least you woudln't notice the broken ankle too much, since a moment before the sound of that crack, the board would have whipped up and whacked ..." More »
If you've ever played sports, you've always wanted to measure your athletic ability like the pros. How fast can you run? How high can you jump? Are you any good? The new Nike+ Sports Sensor puts a super smart sensor in your shoe that can measure all that. It's like wearing Nike's research lab on your feet. Read More >>
Featured comment by magicguppy:
"The first gen Nike + is what started me running. I'm easily convinced to take up aspirational hobbies by gadgets.
Now, if they would only invent som..." More »
The Navy's new Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) has gone online, giving trainee troops a chance to virtually practise on new Type 45 destroyers without the risk of reversing one onto a sandbank and getting on the local news. Read More >>
Featured comment by rustybullet:
"I understand it says 'new' training...did they have an old one somewhere? It does seem like a necessity, to me!
These days - don't learner drivers ha..." More »
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