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Action Wipes to the Rescue this Summer

Last fall at Interbike Action Wipes really saved us. Not only were the bins of the full body wipes a welcome site outside of the port-o-potties during demo days, the oversized wipes were welcome for other uses during the show.

When we got back to our hotel after a long day of riding bikes in the desert, we were in desperate need of a shower. That was when we discovered there was no hot water in the hotel. The layers of sweat, desert dust and maybe a little bike grease made the thought of going to bed and showering in the morning impossible. We didn’t even want to venture out to dinner before cleaning up. Then we remembered we had tucked a few Action Wipes in our gear bag. Smart thinking. Continue reading Action Wipes to the Rescue this Summer

Trigger Point Downsizes with Grid Mini

The foam roller is one of the more overlooked workout accessories out there. We have one, but it got put away somewhere and as it’s out of site, it’s our of our routine. Unfortunately. This is one case where smaller might actually be better. Trigger Point is introducing its GRID Mini foam roller, a smaller version that will be compact enough to leave out, or take with you.

The GRID Mini from Trigger Point is 5-inches tall, and 5.5-inches in diameter. It has an attractive texture that might even blend in with modern décor – so it can stay out in your living room without becoming unsightly. While that’s one of benefits we like, Trigger Point also stresses that the smaller (and lightweight) equipment is portable and can be taken to the gym or even packs in a suitcase for a trip so you can get your workout on the road.

Trigger Point will make the GRID Mini available in April during IHRSA in Las Vegas.

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Getting the Pole to the Olympics

As the athletes competing in the 2012 Olympic Games begin to descend on London we were left pondering how some of the athletes get their equipment and gear to the games – not to mention other sporting events. Traveling with a shot put probably is a bit annoying, and of course the cyclists don’t have it easy either.

But recently The New York Times noted “For Pole-Vaulters, Clearing the Bar Is the Easy Part.” This had us thinking, how exactly do you travel with a 17-foot pole? While getting it to London is probably a nightmare, so is just getting it to the local track to practice vaulting! Continue reading Getting the Pole to the Olympics

Weekend Reading List (6.2.2012: Travel Fitness, Aces High, High Speed NFL)

Travel Fit

From Men’s Fitness: Best Travel Fitness Services
Whether you’re traveling for business or for fun to exotic, far-flung destinations, it’s important to keep up with your fitness regimen. After all, being out of town shouldn’t be an excuse to slack off from your ab workouts, and new research shows that regular exercise helps combat jet lag. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (6.2.2012: Travel Fitness, Aces High, High Speed NFL)

Walk a Mile to Juice Your Cell Phone

What does it take to get you to walk more? Would it get you on your feet to know each step you take will power your cell phone? That may soon be a possibility. InStepNanoPower is developing a shoe with a device in the sole that captures the energy created with each step. This energy is typically lost as heat in our tracks as we keep walking and creating more energy. Continue reading Walk a Mile to Juice Your Cell Phone

Make Your Next Vacation a Fit Escape

A vacation on a tropical island where you plan to do nothing more than lay on the beach and dip your toe in the ocean sounds so tempting. But think of all the good you can do for your body if you spend the time working out under the direction of resort professionals.

Sugar Ridge Antigua has a Fit Escape package that includes hiking, ocean fitness, kayaking, Pilates and yoga among other activities. Skilled travelers can also go SCUBA diving, windsurfing and ziplining through the island’s tropical rainforest. Upon arrival, guests receive a postural alignment and body assessment using the Polar program. Polar equipment continues to monitor guests with the use of F2 watches and heart rate monitors. In addition, you’ll continue to get guidance on heart rate monitoring for weight loss, increased endurance and overall fitness throughout the stay. Continue reading Make Your Next Vacation a Fit Escape

Strong Enough for a Job Site, Compact Enough for Travel

If you’re looking for a durable digital camera for your next global trek, consider one that is meant to be used closer to home (or at least for home improvements). The Ryobi TEK4 Durashot is an 8megapixel digital still camera that can features a memo recording feature, which is great for providing a verbal description to your photos, and provides a flash that can light up to 15 feet. It has large buttons that can be used with gloves, and it features easy to use navigation. Best of all it is impact resistant and dust and waterproof, so it is ready for trip to the beach, the mountains or just about anywhere else you care to take it.