Home Health and fitness

Back Pedal is a device that can help and prevent lower back pain

NEWS – Do you have back problems? I’m lucky to say that I don’t… at least not at the moment. But having said that, my back has gone out 2 times in the last few years and I never want to suffer through that kind of pain again, not to mention the frequent trips to the chiropractor. I think working out 4 days a week and improving my core strength has helped to keep my back from going out in the last year, but I’m always looking for specific things I can do to prevent another flare up. The Back Pedal looks like a specialized tool that might be the perfect solution for me and many people that deal with frequent back pain, hip pain, or sciatica issues.

What is the Back Pedal? It’s a tool designed by a physical therapist that is used to help strengthen and realign your pelvis.

Pushing with your legs opposite directions against the pads facilitates a co-contracting isometric pull that causes a rotational force in our pelvis. When we contract our hip flexors on one side we cause an anterior/forward rotation on that side of the pelvis. When we contract our hip extensors on the opposite side it causes a posterior/backward rotation.

This rotational co-contraction force brings the pelvis back into its normal position, realigning the spine and pelvis while strengthening the muscles (Iliacus, Psoas Major, Psoas Minor, Gluteus Maximus, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris, Transverse Abdominis, & Rectus Abdominis) and stabilizing the joints. This causes a better distribution of force up through the spine and down through the legs alleviating your back, hip, and sciatica pain!

Dr. Beddoe sent me a pre-production sample of the Back Pedal that I’ve used for a few minutes every day and I can tell you that it’s easy to use and you can really feel it when you use it. I’m adding it to my regular workout routine as an easy preventive maintenance measure.

The Back Pedal campaign ends on 2/15/19 and they are just starting the climb towards their funding goal of $12,500. You can pre-order a Back Pedal starting at $35. After the Back Pedal campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in April 2019. Visit their Kickstarter campaign page for all the details.

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Back Pedal is a device that can help and prevent lower back pain originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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JAXJOX’s KettlebellConnect is the kettlebell reimagined

NEWS – Smart workout devices are all the rage these days. JAXJOX has come up with a weightlifting tool that’s not only smart but also saves you time and space.

The KettlebellConnect is a kettlebell with 6 weighted plates inside. It allows you to go from 12 to 42 pounds (in 6-pound increments) in under 3 seconds. KettlebellConnect’s bullet stacking system features a rotating weight-selection core that locks in and out of weighted plates.

An LED display on the unit’s base lets you select the amount of weight you want to use.

The base also acts a charging station, and 1 charge will last up to 14 days.

There are 6 axis motion sensors inside the KettlebellConnect that track your every movement.

You can sync the KettlebellConnect to the JAXJOC app via Bluetooth. The app records your reps, sets, weight, power, and workout time. And it even lets you connect up to 9 different users to one KettlebellConnect.

The app also includes workout videos to take the guesswork out of your exercise.

The JAXJOX KettlebellConnect sells for $349 and is available now from the JAXJOX website.

 

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JAXJOX’s KettlebellConnect is the kettlebell reimagined originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 11, 2019 at 10:00 am.

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KetoCoach is a blood testing meter for ketosis

NEWS – You’ve probably heard of the popular Keto diet as an aid for losing weight, but did you know that a diet like Keto that is high in fats and low to no carbs can also help people with epilepsy? The Keto diet focuses on keeping your body in ketosis and in order to know if your body is in that state, there are three ways to measure ketones. You can test the blood, urine, or breath. Testing urine is the most cost effective but the results are the least accurate of the three methods. Testing the blood using a meter and test strips is considered the gold standard of ketone testing accuracy, and those who are using the Keto diet as a treatment for epilepsy are typically required to test with blood. One issue with testing the blood for ketones is that tests can run as much as $3 per test. An alternative is the KetoCoach meter and strips which only cost $0.59 cents per test. The KetoCoach meter comes with 10 test strips and is priced at $39.95. You can subscribe to their test strip program which is $29.95 for an additional 50 strips. The subscription doesn’t require a contract and can be canceled at any time. For more info visit KetoCoachx.com.

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KetoCoach is a blood testing meter for ketosis originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 7, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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Withings announces 2 new fitness watches and a 3-in-1 blood pressure monitor

NEWS – One of my all-time favorite health and fitness brands is Withings and today at CES in Las Vegas, they are announcing 2 new wearables and an updated blood pressure monitoring cuff. Let’s start with the watches.

The new Withings Move watch is a customizable and very affordable analog watch that will be available in a variety of colors and face styles. With a wallet happy price tag of only $69.95 and featuring water resistance up to 50M and an 18-month battery, the Move watch has automatic tracking of daily activities including walking, running, swimming, sleep, and now cycling. The watch is now available for pre-order with shipping on February 5th.

The second new Withings wearable is the Move ECG watch which features an analog face, up to one-year battery life, and the ability to record a medical grade electrocardiogram (ECG) on-demand. ECGs can detect heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AFib) which can lead to heart failure and strokes.

Move ECG includes three electrodes to ensure measurement accuracy. Two electrodes are discreetly integrated inside the main body of the watch, and the third electrode is in the stainless steel bezel of the watch. When users experience symptoms such as palpitation, they simply need to touch both sides of the bezel to start recording anytime and anywhere.

The Withings Move ECG will be available in Q2 2019 for $129.95.

Last but not least, we have the new Withings BPM Core which is a 3-in-1 heart health device that can take blood pressure readings, electrocardiograms (ECG), and you can use the BPM Core to listen to your heart with the built-in a digital stethoscope.

ECG used to identify atrial fibrillation (AFib), a serious form of irregular heart rhythm that can lead to heart failure, fatigue and shortness of breath and is a major risk for stroke. In addition, its digital stethoscope can provide early detection of valvular heart disease, characterized by damage to one of the four heart valves that may require surgical intervention.

The Withings BPM Core will be available for purchase in Q2 2019 for $249.95. For more info about all of these devices, please visit withings.com

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Withings announces 2 new fitness watches and a 3-in-1 blood pressure monitor originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 6, 2019 at 8:00 pm.

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Get a knockout home workout with Quiet Punch

NEWS – If you like working out boxing is one of the best ways to build full-body strength. However, most of us don’t have room in our homes for a traditional punching bag. The Quiet Punch doorway punching bag is here to provide you with a knockout home workout.

Quiet Punch is a home friendly punching bag that easily fits into any standard door frame (28”- 36”) thanks to two adjustable tension rods.

It’s lighter than a traditional punching bag, so it doesn’t require heavy chains. No chains mean no loud rattling sounds, so it’s quieter to use.

The bag is made of foam with a PVC casing, so there is no need for boxing gloves. But, it was designed with a heavyweight boxer in mind, so there’s no need to pull back on your punches.

Quiet Punch also provides a handful of free online workout programs to get you started. Now all you need is a doorway and some good old-fashioned motivation.

The Quiet Punch doorway punching bag sells for $125.95 and is available from The Grommet.

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Get a knockout home workout with Quiet Punch originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 5, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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