Fitness

Dry Erase, Talkin’ Crazy Sneakers By Reebok: Coolest Shoe Of 2009?

by Fashion Finds

Talkin' Crazy by Reebok is an innovative basketball shoe. But what makes them unique has nothing to do with the shoe's technology or performance abilities; and everything to do with the interesting material they're made of and what this means to their wearers. Talkin' Crazy basketball shoes are made out of a dry-erase surface, so that players wearing the sneakers can deliver non-verbal messages to their competition while floating up at the boards for their game-winning slam dunk.

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See Disaster as it Approaches Your Surfboard Window: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US D503206 is a Surfboard Having a Viewing Window. For those of us out there (and we know who we are) who might be secret voyeurs, this invention is positively perfect. Not to knock it, one reviewer claims it saved his life. Read on and view.

The Perfect Food: Slim Chips

by Toby

How many times have you been in the mood for potato chips or nachos, but you didn't dare eat them because of the calories. But yum... all that salt and fat. Hafsteinn Juliusson, an Icelandic product developer, has created the perfect food... well not exactly the perfect food, maybe just the perfect chip: Slim Chips.

Exercise in The Office: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 7137935 also known as the Office Gym Exercise Kit provide a new and different way to look dumb when not in the privacy of your own home but rather in full view of your boss and co-workers! Read for more details.

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Wired for Weather: Mountain Hardwear Ardica Jackets

by Guest Blogger

Traditionally, Mountain Hardwear had sought to fight the elements solely by using advanced shells and insulation designed to knock wind down and keep body heat in. However, they've turned to the eternal solver of all problems-electricity- to help in the good fight.

Exercise Apparatus: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6979284 also known in lazy circles as the Exercise Apparatus is the almost ideal equipment for the exerciser who hates to go to the gym (I need not point fingers. You know who you are.) It is actually quite the thing for someone a bit lazy because the process can take place in your own armchair! Read on, but don’t sweat it.

Chewable Toothbrush: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US6769828 refers to the Chewable Toothbrush, a sort of throwback to that old expression about those who can, do and those who can’t, teach (chew in this case). When there is no brush available, one can chew and release, which is ultimately better than not brushing at all. Read on and remain dentally aware.

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Miniature Tennis Just For The Younger Generation

by Beth Hodgson

We've seen sports facilities for children and know it's possible to purchase miniature-sized equipment that is better suited for their small statures. Drop Shop Tennis combines these concepts, and offers a unique sporting experience in this niche market for kids aged two to ten.

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Don’t Get Enough Nagging At Home? Use An Online Service To Motivate Your Weight Loss

by Beth Hodgson

Like many others, you may have committed to lose weight for your New Year's Resolution. And again, like many other, you may have traded the treadmill for a pint of ice cream, or your workout gear for your comfiest pair of PJs. Feel like the nagging you already receive from your spouse or family just doesn't motivate you to get back into a healthy routine? Now, a couple of progressive online services can help you by providing gentle or even forceful reminders.

Weight Loss Could Be As Easy As Making a Phone Call

by Rane

According to a new study conducted, researchers say that weight loss could be a phone call away.

Human Hamster Ball Makes Walking on Water a Reality... Sort of

by John P. Barker

Want to walk on water? Well, with a little practice... maybe more like a LOT of practice... The Inflatable Water Ball may let you do just that!

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Golfers Beware! New Golf Clubs May Damage Your Ears

by Boomer Babe

Those new golf clubs you bought? The ones that produce a "sonic boom" when they hit the golf ball? They can permanently damage your hearing!

Water Ski and Fly at the Same Time: Great idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6786785 also known as the Flying Ski is the perfect invention for the sports enthusiast with phobias. Now you can water-ski even if you are afraid of it and soar at high speeds even if heights give you agita. Read on and…be amazed.

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When You Just Can't Work Enough... There's TrekDesk

by Must Love Gadgets

"Excuse me ma'am. Did you just ask me why I was breathing so heavily? Ahh, don't hang up, ma'am. I swear, I am not...."

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Multi-Functional Massage Device: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent #US 6802818 refers to a Multi-Functional Massage Device that services the multi-tasking but very confused and dysfunctional busy person of today. It proves, without a doubt, that old admonition about not chewing on your pen because of the unknown places it has been before (even though it’s likely to be located somewhere on the user of this silly thing). Read on for more information, if you have the time.

Toothbrush With Enclosed Electronic Game: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6850167 also known as the Brushing Behavior Reinforcement Toothbrush and Enclosed Electronic Game Switch with Grid may or may not be just what the dentist ordered. It’s a reward system for brushing effectively but all in all, that doesn’t change the fact that this is one silly invention.

Equality For The Butt: The Balance Chair

by Toby

I think most of us have some inequalities in our sidedness. For example, my left leg is stronger than my right leg, and my right arm is stronger than my left arm. I can see close better with my right eye... and so on. But honestly, untill now, I never thought about the strength of my right butt cheek versus my left butt cheek.

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Status and Sex Brought To The Greens With Eye Candy Caddies

by Beth Hodgson

For some people, golf is a status symbol. They join the most prestigious clubs, play the top courses and buy only the best gear. Now, a UK based business called Eye Candy Caddies takes this to the next level by providing young, attractive, female caddies to assist with or distract you from your golf game.

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GYM Concept Runs Clean and Keeps You Fit

by George Delozier

Motorized transportation is one of the biggest enemies of the gym. Of course we need vehicles to get us there and back, but have we begun to rely on them too much? Short trips across town, distances we could very easily walk, are being taken care of by exercising only our right feet. This is exactly what the GYM Concept is hoping to end.

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Hit The Tees At New Courses That Bring Back Old Industry Trends

by Beth Hodgson

In an attempt to attract the younger generation to the sport of golf during tough economic times, two innovative courses in the works plan to bring fitness back to the game by offering tee times to those looking to use their feet, rather than ride in carts.