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Apple has certainly forged the way forward where new technologies are concerned with the mobile device space. The Lightning port is definitely a new format that did raise its fair share of hue and cry when it was first introduced, although many have come to love and accept it shortly afterwards, despite the fact of purchasing a new set of accessories to go along with it. This time around, we have the folks over at Jackery who have introduced a new 2-in-1 Lightning Power Cable that sports an integrated battery which will cater for various compatible Apple devices.
With but a solitary Lightning cable, users are able to gain the ability to boost their iPhones’ and iPads’ battery power, charge them, and transfer files between devices, now how about that? Jackery intends to empower people who are on the go with premium mobile battery chargers, and this is their maiden attempt at an Apple MFi certified product which will merge the likes of a compact, built-in external portable charger and battery, all in a single lightning power cable.
The patent pending Jackery Jewel happens to be the only power cable required in order to extend iPhones’ and iPads’ battery power, while letting you charge from any USB power outlet, as well as to transfer files to computers or other devices. When plugged into a mobile device, the Jackery Jewel can deliver up to 20 percent additional battery power while on the go, not to mention letting it be used as the primary power and charging cord, which will open the door to users to gain flexibility and freedom doing away with the need to carry multiple accessories.
This $19.99 cable measures 39.4” and will feature a premium polymer lithium ion battery and a high-efficiency circuit board embedded in a nine-layer protective shell. It provides an iPhone 6S charged up to three extra hours of standby time, and as the battery and circuit board are encased in a rugged plastic shell that has been drop-tested, you can be sure it is pretty safe to bring around.
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What are the most effective methods of staying fit in your fifties? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
Answer by Pat Cash, Wimbledon champion and five-time Grand Slam finalist, on Quora:
I think it’s fair to say that the key to longevity is maintenance. I like to visualize the body as human-shaped ball of energy, and these flows of energy travel all through our bodies. You can think of an injury like a blockage of this flow of energy. The body normally does a pretty good job of healing itself and getting the energy flowing again, but massage, acupuncture, stretching, and physiotherapy can all aid the body in its recovery. Also, as we all know, young bodies heal much better and faster than old ones. For another visualization, you can think of your body as a bedspring. For example, I’m an old, stiff bedspring with rust in some sections, not the bouncy, shiny, new spring I once was. That’s why I opt for sensible training to prevent the stiffening up of muscle joints and fascia.
So, how can we keep our springs bouncy and able to distribute the stress of the weight evenly when we have a little bit of rust on our springs? We need to decompress the spring and oil it up! Some good ways to achieve this are: yoga, pilates, Gyrotonics, Feldenkrias, and just general stretching.
The next piece of the puzzle is nutrition. I won’t focus too heavily on this because we all know the general rules for good eating and how important this is to our health. I highly recommend taking vitamins, minerals, oils, and other concoctions to bolster a healthy diet. Speak to a naturopath and find out what’s right for you and your body. For those interested, I’ve written about my past and present diet here.
The next thing to keep in mind is that we must adapt our training styles as we age. The workout regime that works for a twenty year old may not be beneficial for a fifty year old. Not only are our bodies older, they will have different fitness needs. Also important are variety and pacing yourself; don’t try to be a hero! I pushed my body to the limit for myself and my country back in the day, now it’s about pacing myself and surviving this workout to train another day!
I’ve had about seven knee surgeries (I say ‘about’ because I lost count), two back surgeries, one Achilles surgery, a year of tennis elbow and more, but I’m still ticking and able to train. It’s all about training smart. For example, I do sprints and other short bursts of semi-high intense training as opposed to running fifteen kilometers on hard roads. This suits my aging and injured body much better and prevents unnecessary wear and tear on my knees. I’ll put an example of an ideal week of training below so you can get an idea of what else I do.
For me a good week would be:
The goal of the sprint sessions is to get my heart rate up and improve my body’s anaerobic abilities while developing speed and strength.
A typical sprint session looks like:
(I walk back to the starting line in between sprints and go at 80-95% intensity. Never 100% Remember you’re getting older and hopefully wiser!)
An alternative indoor workout for a small area with a jump rope:
C’mon!
I’m obviously a bit more active than the average fifty year old, but the principles behind my training can be applied to anyone. Again, it’s about maintenance, recovery, and not doing more than you can handle. I’ll be sharing some sample workout plans and talking more about how the “average” person can stay healthy and fit in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s in my newsletter soon. In the meantime, I hope this helps.
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Fans can argue endlessly over who’s the best in sports, and Nike just took the debate to a whole new level. In a stirring ad celebrating the highlights and lowlights of Serena Williams’ journey to tennis glory, the tagline reads, “Greatest Female Athlete Ever.” Then “Female” is deleted to make it “Greatest Athlete Ever.”
Williams’ record speaks for itself: 71 career singles titles. 22 Grand Slam singles titles. An Olympic gold in singles.
But the spot, coinciding with her latest run at the U.S. Open, shows that it’s about more than the victories. Using one-word slugs like “struggling,” “injured” and “comeback,” the commercial reminds viewers that a huge part of what makes Williams so great is what she’s overcome.
According to AdWeek, the concept took root in an exchange between Williams and a reporter at Wimbledon in July. Asked how she felt being “one of the greatest female athletes of all time,” she answered, “I prefer the words ‘one of the greatest athletes of all time.’”
Whether or not you believe that she’s the greatest, most of us can agree that she’s pretty great.
h/t AdWeek
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