Keep Off the Holiday Pounds by Exercising Hard the Day Before [Health]

Keep Off the Holiday Pounds by Exercising Hard the Day Before [Health]:

The holidays are a time for indulgent feasts and parties with bountiful booze. That's great, but if you want to keep off the resulting holiday weight gain, it's best to prepare. High intensity exercise before meals can give a much-needed metabolic boost. More »

Test and Fix Your Posture with This Head-to-Toe Guide [Health]

Test and Fix Your Posture with This Head-to-Toe Guide [Health]:

Posture problems are rampant, especially among those of us who work hunched over our keyboards all day. If you're not sure if your posture needs fixing or are sure and want some help, this guide from Men's Health is for you. More »

Wahoo Fitness' iPhone 4S-compatible Blue HR heart rate monitor ships in January for $80

Wahoo Fitness' iPhone 4S-compatible Blue HR heart rate monitor ships in January for $80:

Remember that Wahoo Fitness Bluetooth 4.0 heart rate monitor we showed you last month? Here she is again. The company's proper unveiling of the device will come at CES 2012, linking up exclusively (at first, anyway) with the iPhone 4S and other Bluetooth Smart Ready devices. By tapping into the Blue HR and harnessing your fitness app of choice (a nice touch, we must say), you'll have access to heart rate data, music playlists, phone, maps, etc., all in one place. It'll start shipping in January for $79.99, and we're told that the product will launch with "full support of several of Wahoo Fitness' app partners, who have been working with Wahoo's Open API to support the Blue HR." A few compatible apps have already filtered into the App Store, including MapMyFitness, RunKeeper, 321Run, Runmeter, and MotionX, and the company's expecting even more in 2012. Full PR is after the break, no galloping required.

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Wahoo Fitness bringing $80 BlueHR heart-rate belt to iPhone 4S users

Wahoo Fitness bringing $80 BlueHR heart-rate belt to iPhone 4S users: Remember that nondescript heart-rate monitoring belt we peeked back in June? Now you know the company that's tossing out purchase orders for 'em. Wahoo Fitness has just revealed that it'll soon be shipping its own branded version of the product -- dubbed BlueHR -- and at least for now, it'll work exclusively with the iPhone 4S. Why, you ask? The 4S just so happens to have Bluetooth 4.0, and this here belt happens to utilize that very protocol. In a brief demo vid (embedded after the break), the company demonstrates it beaming out vitals to a nearby iPhone, and we're told that it'll be "compatible with all the top running apps like Runkeeper [as well as with] Wahoo's own free app." We're guessing that the outfit will do everything it can to have this guy out by Christmastime, but for now, you can start pinching pennies in an effort to afford the looming $79.99 sticker.

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Torex Hot and Cold Sleeve

Torex Hot and Cold Sleeve:

About a year ago I developed an extremely bad case of tennis elbow and was introduced to the Torex ice sleeve by my physiotherapist. The ice sleeve is very soft. It never freezes even when very cold and can be rolled onto my arm. Because it is a sleeve and not a pack it stays in place and is very comfortable. I had to ice my upper forearm for at least 20 minutes to get any relief and using the Torex beats holding a pack of frozen peas any day. I would just roll it on and forget about it until it warmed up.

I use the medium size and have found that it is perfect for ankles as well. I used it after getting hit in the ankle with a puck playing ice hockey.

The sleeve is non-toxic, latex-free, and made in the USA. It can also be used as a heat pack following very specific heating instructions in a microwave.

I've also discovered a bonus use. The medium size is perfect to roll over a can of beer. It is, by far, the fastest drink cooler I have seen. My brother would always steal my ice sleeve to cool his drinks and now that my elbow is better I use it mostly for that purpose, as well.

This thermal sleeve is a very comfortable ice/heat pack and an extremely efficient beer cooler. Two qualities that make you feel better.

-- Cengiz Beyta

Torex Hot and Cold Sleeves

$20

Available from Amazon

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Pedal Faster for Better Cycling Efficiency and to Burn More Fat [Cycling]

Pedal Faster for Better Cycling Efficiency and to Burn More Fat [Cycling]:

If you're a cyclist training for competition or just want to burn more fat during exercise when biking, it's good to know whether you should pedal quickly or at slower cadences. Active.com explains why pedaling at fast rates is more efficient. More »

Drink When Thirsty While Running or Exercising to Avoid Overhydrating [Health]

Drink When Thirsty While Running or Exercising to Avoid Overhydrating [Health]:

Here's a simple guideline for how much water to drink when you exercise: drink only when you feel thirsty. Science Daily reports that many runners and other athletes may be drinking too many fluids when experts recommend drinking only when thirsty. More »