Ever been in the middle of a workout–sopping with sweat, moving like a finely tuned athletic machine, killing the workout–and you start feeling your headband slide up toward the crown of your head. One more push up and swoop–it pops off, leaving your hair free to adhere to your sweaty face and tickle your eye balls (trust me, that isn’t pleasant). This scenario is why Amy Crouse created the Bolder Band, and headband that won’t slip off your head.
Massage. That word is music to an athlete’s ears. Actually, it’s a pretty sweet sounding word to anyone. However, not everyone has the time or cash for regular massages. Still, with foam rollers and handheld massage equipment, like the Beastie Bar and Beastie Hook, from Rumble Roller, you can work out muscle stiffness and soreness on your own.
When you hear "barefoot" or "minimalist" shoes, you probably think of the Vibram FiveFingers. Vibram has been at the forefront of the barefoot shoe market since barefoot shoes became a household name. However, there are other barefoot shoes out there, and for those who still love running "faux naturale," despite recent scrutiny, check out these five alternatives to the big daddy Vibram.
Barker’s not just any dog; he belongs to Andy Storms, a Seattle
softgoods designer and outdoorsman, who loves to hike and camp with his
best pal. Barker’s a tough dog; he hikes trails with Andy and he can
get down and dirty with the best of them, but when night time comes, he likes to
be cuddly and warm at the bottom of Andy’s sleeping bag. Problem is
that while Barker stays warm, Andy’s feet freeze.
"We combine play with innovative technology to address real-world issues in a meaningful fun way." That’s what Uncharted Play’s website says, and with a product like the SOCCKET Soccer Ball, the ball that generates energy and can charge small electrical devices, they’re living up to that statement.
Bough Bikes is a world leader in the field of handmade all-wood bicycles, having produced over 300 pedal-powered two-wheelers from sustainably harvested French Oak. Now the Dutch manufacturer is, ahem, branching out into electrobikes, showing off two prototype electric wooden bikes at this year’s NYCxDesign.
Injuries are a part of sport–there is no getting around it–and concussions are one of the worst injuries. They can sideline athletes indefinitely and have a lasting impact on their lives. However, companies like Integrated Bionics are leading the way in developing products that can improve the lives of athletes. The HeadsUp Headband, a head impact indicator, is one such product.
Otteroo is a water floatie that fits around your baby’s neck and is meant to give her free range of motion while familiarizing her with water. By allowing your baby to move and float without restrictions, the designers of Otteroo believe their product will promote muscle strength, coordination, and give your baby confidence through independence. This product scares the bejesus out of me.
Are you an athlete? Do you like working out to your favorite songs? The Grip + protective case for the iPhone 5 and 5s could be exactly what you need. This product was developed with the athelte in mind and comes with features for the sports enthuiast.
What could MacGyver do with a belt, bungee cord and safety strap? He
could probably make some sort of slingshot with the ability to catapult a
human over a 50 foot wall. What PER4M did with those materials was
develop the Juke 360, a simple training device that can help you improve
your footwork and speed.
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