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Exercise Your Hands To Avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries, Postpone Arthritis

by Boomer Babe

Chances are you have, or will get, osteoarthritis in your hands, fingers, wrists, or elbows. Arthritis is really limiting, because it doesn't just come and go; it's deteriorating. That's why the Hand Fitness Trainer makes so much sense. It strengthens your muscles and joints, resisting repetitive stress injuries and slowing the progression of osteoarthritis.

Steampunk Segway Looks Much Cooler Than The Original

by Chris Weiss

The "Legway" offers the rider the opportunity to turn heads all over the park with a funky, foot-powered steampunk-inspired Segway.

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Gymnastics Lessons For Kids Go On The Road With Tumblebus!

by Beth Hodgson

Fitness and convenience are two services offered by the most successful businesses in North America. Tumblebus is a winning franchise with its gymnastics-on-the-go concept. Ideal for children's parties, or onsite entertainment at daycares and other kid-friendly events, Tumblebus is a fun business with the potential to expand!

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HYmini Wind and Solar Charger Combo Puts the GO in Going Green

by Steve Levenstein

The HYmini personal wind turbine and green power bank answers the question many of us have been asking for some time now: why can't wind and solar power be harnessed by runners or bikers?

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If Asimo Can Do It, You Can Too! Assistive Walking Devices From Honda

by Boomer Babe

Though Asimo seems like he'd make such a good butler, he (she? It?) is not ready to come home with us yet. But some of what Honda learned in the robot's 22+ years is helping our future mobility, so we can answer the door ourselves and get our own lemonade. You might say the Stride Management Assist and the Bodyweight Support Assist are Asimo's offspring!

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Unique Sports Gear for Cyclists: Show Off Those Biker’s Muscles!

by Fashion Finds

Cyclists, in all of their skin-tight, spandex fashion may have a winning advantage in their competitions with their bicycle gear, but their fashion choices don't make them stand out from the crowd. A new cycling suit, by Tomek Pietek takes the fashion of bicycle gear to a new level through entertainment and education.

There May Be Something To "Performance" Drinks After All!

by Toby

Just in case you thought performance drinks were a waste of money, a new study, reported in the Journal of Physiology, says they're not.

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Physiobench: Online Business Promotes Home Health With Remote Advice

by Beth Hodgson

New technologies under development in the senior care industry are increasingly focusing on helping seniors remain independent in their homes and receive the treatment they need, via technology, without ever stepping out their front doors. Following this trend is Physiobench, a new health-based company from the UK which for a fee will prescribe a physiotherapy treatment regimen for any injury.

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4P Extreme Sports Cam Action Video Minus the Filmer

by Chris Weiss

The 4P Sports Cam is an interesting design that allows users to get no-hassle sports footage. No videographer is needed as the system uses GPS to track movements and provide fluid filming.

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UDance - Rock On!

by Jace Shoemaker-...

The UDance system will have you moving and grooving in no time flat! No couch potatoes allowed!

Radioactive Hot Spring Leaves Guests Glowing - With Good Health

by Steve Levenstein

A century-old radioactive hot rock spa resort in the town of Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan has now attracted its youngest visitor, 8-year-old brain cancer patient Nanako Murakami.

GlideCycle Allows the Disabled to Bike

by Chris Weiss

The GlideCycle offers a unique new way to bike for those with disabilities or simply anyone looking for a new twist on the bicycle. Sit in a suspended, weightless seat and push off with your feet.

Hit It Pure Increases Your Drive for Drive

by Austin Keenan

Legendary golf club maker, Callaway put together a nice promotional online video game for their new line of drivers. The drivers, as well as the game itself, are of particular interest to anyone that golfs. For those of us that aren't golfers, you can really have a blast playing this game. There's a lot more to it than just a silly gimmick to garner attention to the product.

GameRider: The Virtual Spinning Bike

by John P. Barker

Do you have a kid that is turning into a blob because he is addicted to video games and simply won't move from the couch? GymKids has a solution that combines activity with gaming... and lots of pedaling.

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Ski Jump Toilet is the World's First Sport-A-Potty

by Steve Levenstein

Move over Scotland, Japan now features the world's scariest toilets. Designed by Tugboat Agency for Georgia Max Coffee, stalls at a number of high-end Japanese ski resorts feature wrapped graphics that give the user the illusion he or she is sitting at the top of a regulation ski jump!

Pedal the Friendly Skies with Airbike

by Chris Weiss

Airbike provides hang gliders with pedal-powered propulsion.

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New Sport: 20-Man Bridge Dive?

by Chris Weiss

Take 20 people, some rock climbing rope, a bridge and a whole lot of crazy and you have this new sport from Russia.

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Ultimate Survival Technologies Allows You to Start a Fire Under Any Conditions

by Chris Weiss

Starting a fire can be tough work. Don't struggle, get the BlastMatch and WetFire tinder and get the fire lit in no time.

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Business For The Baseball Lover: Big League Tours

by Beth Hodgson

Big League Tours specializes in the all-access baseball tour experience, every little boy (and girl) dreamed of as a child; and many took on movie screens with their movie dads. Big League Tours may not be recession-friendly, but it does provide the opportunity to mingle with major league baseball players and get behind-the-scenes access to world renowned baseball stadiums.