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Product reviews from a real user. From subscription doctors like Forward, Cue Health, and One Medical, to devices like Peloton, Apple Watch, and Withings.
Ever since the Apple Watch series 3, which was first launched in 2017, the device has been reporting Apple on ‘Cardio Fitness’ or VO2 max. V02 max is a measurement of how much oxygen the body consumes during intense workouts and is used as a way to guage how fit you are. Some Watch wearers … Read more
Recently I started a new training program, for a triathlon, which has dialed up how much time I am spending cycling or running. With that has come a lot of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) and general leg tiredness. This has required a complementing uptick in things like stretching, massages, and strength training to avoid … Read more
There are dozens of ways to use a smartphone to help stay in shape. One of them is to find a reliable app that can help you plan a fitness routine and diet. Having a daily challenge to focus on your health is immensely helpful to achieving goals. FitCoach is one popular option for this. … Read more
Compare One Medical and Forward to learn how the services compare and which one is right for your needs.
We got one of the famous (or infamous) GE Opal Pellet Ice machines in large part for use in drinks. The pellet ice, sometimes referred to as “Sonic ice” since it is used at the popular fast food chain, is something of a suburban classic. It is great for adding to ice coffee or afternoon … Read more
When working through the world of softball hitting there is no shortage of coaches tips, methods, and “best practices” to try, but many of these methods lack a real measure of if they work. It can take a full season to see the impact to your batting average from just a mild change so it’s … Read more
Swing Perfect is a simple app that works for recording batting practice sessions. As a free app it is a great alternative to some of the more costly analysis options. The app itself makes it easy to analyze and improve your swing, although it leaves the exact mechanics and improvements up to you or a … Read more
There is something simple and rewarding about taking batting practice. It is easy to over complicate things with training tools and random drills, but nothing beats just measuring what happens on a normal swing. This is why statistics gatherers like Rapsodo and HitTrax are gaining popularity for players from little leagues to the majors. Simple … Read more
Staying active and in shape gets only slightly easier when you have something nice to wear. But it does get easier. Finding the perfect workout gear is an ongoing challenge. We have tried a lot of different brands and gear, but a two of our favorites are Tasc Performance and Lululemon. While neither of these … Read more
Getting on a bike is a simple pleasure and a milestone for many small children. At the same time, biking can be a life long activity and one that you continue to develop skills on. For a lot of riders mountain biking takes things to a new level. Mountain biking allows you to explore a … Read more