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Craziest Fitness Gadgets of All Time

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First Page Fitness compiled a list of the craziest fitness gadgets of all time. But as past posts prove on Bitness, there are still crazier gadgets out there. Here is a recap of 7 crazy gadgets covered by Bitness in the last 10+ months (from oldest to newest)…

1. Hypoxi L250 – ‘Lounge Riding that Sucks‘
A recumbent stationary bike in a vacuum chamber.

2. Mechanical Core Muscle Trainer – ‘Giddyup All You Geriatric Cowpokes!‘
A mechanical bull-like stool running in slow motion.

3. Scott eVest – ‘Who Left the Web site on?‘
A jacket with a whole bunch of pockets with a whole bunch of holes.

4. Genetic Supplements – ‘Bitness Labs Experiment 18382b.2 Genetic Supplements‘
Supplements targeted to individuals based on race. What happens when a Caucasian takes a supplement intended for Hispanics? Anarchy ensues…

5. The Rowbike – ‘Row, Row, Row Your… Bike?‘
A bicycle you row. Where have you been? Even Kevin Costner uses one.

6. ROM CrossTrainer – ‘The CrossTrainer Four Minute Workout‘
I don’t doubt the benefits, but a 4 minute workout? $14, 615? Sounds like your wallet is getting the workout.

7. The Dog Powered Scooter – ‘Keep Them Doggies Rolling‘
Not so much a fitness exercise for you, but Fido is gonna get ripped for your beer runs.

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SKI Magazine Top 10 Resorts

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SKI Magazine readers ranked their favorite 2007 ski resorts according to the criteria that matters most to them. All the resorts in the top 10 are in America and none from the East coast.

Here are the top ten…

  1. Vail, CO
  2. Deer Valley, UT
  3. Snowmass, CO
  4. Whistler/Blackcomb, BC
  5. Park City, UT
  6. Breckenridge, CO
  7. Aspen, CO
  8. Beaver Creek, CO
  9. Steamboat, CO
  10. Sun Valley, ID

So what do you think? I for one was disappointed that there was not one single resort from the East coast. I’m a big fan of Vermont, especially Sugarbush and having skied or boarded at many of those listed in the top 10, I beg to differ.

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NOVA’s Marathon Challenge Preview

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In the summer of 2006, NOVA began following 13 hopeful novices as they took the first step toward completing the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon in April 2007. The participants come from diverse backgrounds – a young woman running in memory of her mother, who died in a tragic car accident; a working single mom; even a former NFL linebacker.

The one unifying element is that none of them is currently a runner. Over the nine-month training period, exercise and nutrition scientists and doctors at Tufts University use sophisticated technology to monitor the physical transformations that the participants have undergone. The experience demands a transformation of mind and body, and NOVA cameras are there, following every step of the way.

Who was able to finish the race and what type of changes did the runners experience? You will have to tune in to find out. “Marathon Challenge” will premiere Tuesday, October 30 at 8pm on most PBS stations. For more information you can go to www.pbs.org/nova/marathon.

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Get Out, Get Fit, Get Immersed

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Many runners feel that an MP3 player detracts from the experience of running outdoors. That not being in tune to your breathing, or hearing the birds chirping is cheating yourself. I, on the other hand, prefer Black Sabbath screaming in my head and yes, the occasional Dane Cook comedy break.

The more obvious argument is that running with headphones is unsafe; you can’t hear cars, bikes, or pedestrians. I say that only adds to the experience, but I run mainly on trail.

H20 AudioI love to swim, snorkel and even Scuba and being underwater is a peaceful place. It’s here I like to be on alert, listen to my breathing and absorb myself in all that surrounds me. A company called H20 Audio thinks you should listen to music underwater too, and sells a number of waterproof cases (depending on your player) and waterproof headphones.

There are many models to choose from, the iS2 is used with the newer Shuffle, is submersible up to 10 feet and can be worn with the included armband. You can also adjust all the controls even while it’s enclosed.

If diving with sharks is your thing (props to Eli and Karen) and you think it would be more exciting to do so with a soundtrack, visit H20 Audio and get immersed…

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