Legs AND Arms Pedal The Varibike

VaribikeI bet you could win the Tour de France with this bike, but it probably
would not be legal – at least not yet.  German bicycle enthusiast,
Martin Kraiss, always felt there was something missing from his favorite
sport – upper body involvement. After years in development, Kraiss has
invented an 11-speed bicycle for his legs and arms to pedal. 
It’s the Varibike, and with all the upper body action it adds to the
sport of biking, it’s sure to attract many new biking enthusiasts.

A Clip-On Motion Sensor That Lets You Read While Running

A Clip-On Motion Sensor That Lets You Read While Running

Back in April we brought you a device that researchers at Purdue University had developed to make it easier to read while running on a treadmill. But the infra-red goggles and tracking cameras that translated a runner’s movements to the text they were reading was clunky, and no where near as easy to use as the new Run-n-Read clip-on sensor promises to be.

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New Samsung Android Watch Sighted

Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear may be released this week and turn out to be the most advanced Android watch released so far, with an OLED screen, NFC, a camera and a full day of battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch leaks with health focus

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch has apparently leaked, just days ahead of the wearable’s expected debut at Samsung’s pre-IFA September 4 event. The bulky touchscreen smartwatch was unofficially shown off in prototype form to VentureBeat, along with details from an internal marketing video which describe the onboard WiFi and Bluetooth, roughly 3-inch OLED display, and a […]

This Bathroom Scale Also Suggests Exercises To Maintain Your Weight

This Bathroom Scale Also Suggests Exercises To Maintain Your Weight

Good news if you’re tired of your personal fitness trainer’s constant nagging you about eating healthy and staying active. You can just replace them with this bathroom scale that not only tells you how much you weigh, but also what kind of activities you can do to maintain your current physique.

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Bowflex Boost fitness band coming to market in September for $50

Bowflex Boost fitness band coming to market in September for $50

A little bird at the FCC just tipped us off to a low-cost fitness band that’s about to hit the market known as the Bowflex Boost. Like competing devices, it promises to track one’s daily activities, calories burned and even quality of sleep, but as a key differentiator, it’ll cost only $50. Similar to competitors such as the Nike FuelBand, Fitbit Flex and Jawbone Up, it’ll also come with a companion iOS app, which syncs fitness data over Bluetooth and helps users stay accountable to their fitness goals. The Bowflex Boost was first announced this month during the earnings call of parent company Nautilus, which will leverage its direct-to-consumer sales channels to bring the bracelet to market in September. We’re still curious to see what sort of sacrifices you’ll need to make in exchange for the lower cost, but it seems that all will be revealed next month… perhaps in an infomercial.

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Source: FCC, Bowflex Boost, The Oregonian, The Columbian

How To Keep Travel From Wrecking Your Body

How To Keep Travel From Wrecking Your Body

It goes without saying that modern methods of travel—planes, trains, and automobiles—are a hell of a lot better than ye olde horse and buggy days, but convenience has a cost. Many hours of remaining sedentary exact a serious tax on your body. While nothing you do can make a long trip a zero-impact affair, there are some things you can do to mitigate the stresses you put on your physique.

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Apple hires Nike FuelBand advisor Jay Blahnik

Apple reportedly hires Nike FuelBand guru Jay Blahnik

Apple clearly loves Nike when there’s Nike+ support across many iPhones and iPods, but that affection appears to be growing even deeper. Both 9to5 Mac and AllThingsD report that fitness expert Jay Blahnik, who consulted with Nike during the FuelBand’s development, joined Apple earlier this month. While the new hire hasn’t outlined his role, it’s easy to see him working on wrist-worn devices given Tim Cook’s professed interest in the category. We’ve reached out to the company for more details, and we’ll let you know if we learn more. Whatever Blahnik’s exact duties, his career move suggests that fitness plays an important role in Apple’s device roadmap — fans may want to lace up their running shoes.

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Ask Engadget: best fitness accessory?

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Michelle, who’s worried about the lumber she’s carrying and if she can be doing more to exercise. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m worried that I don’t get enough exercise, or even walk around enough during the working week. I’d love to be able to measure my activity and know when I’ve had a really slovenly day. Keep up the great work!”

Firstly, we’d say that there’s no one device that’s perfect for everyone. If you want motivation, then Strivv’s option of donating cash to charity the more activity you make is a great option. If you want pure data collection, then the Withings Pulse and Fitbit One are more likely to suit your tastes. Then you’ve got Jawbone’s Up and Nike’s Fuelband, which offer lifestyle features and stylish hardware to the mix. Of course, that’s just our brief summation, now let’s turn this over to the commenters and see what they say, eh?

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Garmin Vector cyclist power meter hits stores

Garmin has launched its latest health tracker, the Garmin Vector, this time targeting cyclists wanting to record their power output. Fitted, the manufacturer claims, in minutes to a bike’s pedals, the ANT+ compatible power meter can track individual power output from each leg, squirting data to a Garmin Edge head unit and, from there, into […]