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Tension Toner for Resistance Training that is Far from Futile

The term, "resistance training" is sometimes very confusing. It has been interpreted and applies to everything from pure weight training, which uses gravity as the primary resistance to band-based machines that mimic weight training without the weight load. To make the idea of resistance training as easy as possible, think of it as nothing more than gradual strength training that incorporates a full range of motion without specifically targeting any one muscle. To do it right, you need a tool that targets the grey area between weight training and resistance machines. That's where you can find Tension Toner, an innovative and ironically lightweight resistance-training tool that makes the most of [...]

Master Mixology with a MixStik Cocktail Creator

Anyone can mix up a rum and Coke; it is almost a no-brainer. When it comes to more complicated drinks, like a Manhattan, Cosmopolitan or a B-52, most of us need a little help mixing the perfect cocktail. Before you hire a bartender to make your next gathering a smash, check out MixStik, a lighted guide for mixing just about any cocktail. Using MixStik starts by pairing it with a smart device application over Bluetooth and then calibrating the device to the glass being used for the beverage. Once a recipe is selected on the application, twenty-four LED lights on the MixStik will illuminate indicating pour levels for each ingredient. [...]

Avoid Pollution and Breathe Easier with a TZOA Wearable

We are the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. Finding clean air is not always easy and pollutants can come from anywhere, lowering air quality even within our own homes. TZOA is here to help. TZOA is a wearable air quality monitor that uses an internal optical laser and an array of five different sensors to measure particulates in the environment. The information it collects is sent by Bluetooth to a paired smartphone application that tracks air quality in real time. The application provides a visual indication of the air quality, maintains a daily log of exposure to review later and even connects to [...]

ShockStop Handlebar Suspension is a Road Impact Buzzkill

Fork and seat post suspension systems have changed the riding experience for road racers and casual cruisers alike. ShockStop is the final piece to a total bicycle shock absorber system, further reducing impact forces by seventy percent. ShockStop is a bicycle shock absorber system that can be installed in a matter of minutes between the stem and handlebars, almost eliminating shock to the rider's wrists, arms and shoulders. Like other shock systems on the bicycle, ShockStop is adjustable allowing the rider to tune the stiffness based on terrain or personal riding comfort. The single pivot system uses sealed cartridge bearings and forged aluminum components so it is durable, lightweight and [...]

Stop Skimming and Get Swimming with Solar-Breeze

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Personal robotic systems can clean your gutters, vacuum your carpet and now with Solar-Breeze, your wife will have to say goodbye to the pool boy. Solar-Breeze is a robotic pool skimmer that cruises around the pool all day using solar power to pick up floaters and keep the pool swim ready. A rear paddle moves the robot around the pool trapping debris from the front of the unit in an ultra-fine nylon mesh filter removing most of the surface contaminates before they sink. Chemicals can also be released while the robot skims the pool from a [...]

QuadshoX Adds Suspension to Manual Wheelchairs

Power wheelchairs usually have a suspension system to counter the weight of the chair. As it turns out, most manual chairs do not, and that was the inspiration behind QuadshoX. QuadshoX is a rear-wheel suspension system for manual wheelchairs that removes the constant jarring for the person using it. The system is a retrofit to the chair so it will not affect the wheelchair manufacturer's warranty and is also easy enough to install so that any caregiver or distributor representative can perform the upgrade. Once installed, the system transfers the inadequate suspension that depended on the wheel to absorb shock to the QuadshoX, resulting in a very smooth ride for [...]

Intelligent Houseplant Care with the Biom Smart Flowerpot

When a pet needs attention, they let you know, which is not an easy trick for a houseplant. Biom gives your plant a voice and takes the stress out of greening up your urban lifestyle. Biom is a smart houseplant pot that uses a variety of low-power sensors and a smart device application making it easy to take care of your green roommates. The shape of the pot is designed for urban living making it ideal for secure installation on a patio rail or simply sitting on any table. The sensors inside the pot can detect if water or fertilizer is needed, or better sunlight and temperature with a [...]

Kapau Changes Beach Tennis with Free-Style Play

Beach tennis is growing fast and with the popularity of the activity, new variations are being served up. Kapau is one example, a beach tennis game for people who prefer a fast and casual volley game. Kapau is played between two people at a distance in any area with wide-open spaces, like a beach or park. The Kapau racket looks like a short tennis racket, or maybe a racquetball racket, and is constructed with a carbon fiber frame, pro strings and an ergonomical grip making it light and durable for outdoor play. The Kapau ball is unique to the game itself, designed with a specific bounce rate, weight and size [...]

Your New Drinking Buddy is Hank the Beer Tank

Your world is going mobile and your keg fridge is missing out on the fun. If it is going to hang out with you at the next beer drinking gathering, it is going to need a nametag; let's call it, "Hank". Hank the Beer Tank is a portable keg refrigerator that takes draft beer on the road for any event, outing or even food truck. The system uses a multi-voltage AC/DC compressor chiller that can draw power from traditional outlets or automotive receptacles and operates on the equivalent power of a sixty-watt lightbulb. Hank can carry 1/6th barrel or five-gallon Cornelius homebrew kegs with enough space left inside to hold [...]