Best and worse fitness gadgets/ accessories of all time?
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Of all time? Has to be Radium Water as a cure and energy enhancer: http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/quackcures/radith.htm
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lol do you know what company made your foam roller?
Not sure, I got it off of Amazon, but it's one of the black ones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAEJ3V8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
ETA: link to foam roller0 -
lol do you know what company made your foam roller?
Not sure, I got it off of Amazon, but it's one of the black ones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAEJ3V8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
ETA: link to foam roller
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homesbydavid wrote: »Worst:
In the early 1980s my dad wore this while running:
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/unknown_bone_fone.html
You wore the Bone Fone FM radio like a rolled towel behind your neck and over your front shoulders. It sat on your chest with stereo speakers. I still tease my dad that he ran with it while wearing cut off jeans, a belly shirt and knee high socks.
I don’t remember it lasting very long before it stopped working.
OMG! I totally remember theses and was looking for it a while back! It was kind of cool when you think about it, you didn't wear ear buds and could hear sounds around you!0 -
Sam, on the knee sleeve--I see there are some that have a opening at the kneecap, and some are solid. Do you know when one would be better than the other? Thanks.0
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Knee sleeve - I have a solid one that I don't do anything without. It is pretty sweaty though!
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Ankle weights - awful, plus I couldn't make the strap fit my ankles so I was black and blue from it sliding down.
I'm getting a foam roller.0 -
lol do you know what company made your foam roller?
Not sure, I got it off of Amazon, but it's one of the black ones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAEJ3V8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
ETA: link to foam roller
Yes the black ones are the best!!
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I like to use this foam roller video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=e7532_4B-d8. It's short and sweet, but it gets the job done. I need to find some more, but for now this one is doing the trick.0
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Perform Better sells a good foam roller. The Rumble Roller and Rumble Roller Beasty are worth looking into as well.0
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Best: good shoes (for runners); good socks; Polar RCX5 multisportswatch with gps and HR strap for running, biking, roller blading...; fitbit one activity tracker (great motivational tool); bandelastics for muscle work; elliptical and spin bike for cardio; music device (iPod,telephone...); water bottle system for long runs
Worst: worn out running shoes0 -
Self massage. Tennis and high density rubber balls similar to lacrosse balls. Put two balls in a sock with knots to separate and close sock. Cheapest massage units I ever bought. Works great on butt, back, shoulders. See vids on YT. There's many good ones. I like Dr. Peter Percuco.
Foam and Rumble roller. Rumble is good when advancing.
About sweaty and stinky gear. Wash with a corkscrew of 7% vinegar. Someone told me at the instructor course. I do it now on rotation with all gear: sports bra, t - shirts, wristbands, shoes i insoles, shoes etc. No damage on compression tights either.
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I personally love the beachbody videos.. P90X is my fav. I am now doing a hybrid P90X and Asylum that kicks butt. But I also enjoy jumping around my garage gym like a crazy person. Also, if your looking to "unload" that 50lb vest, let me know. I would love one. I have a 20 that I use a lot, esp for Pylometrics.0
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Foamroller wrote: »Self massage. Tennis and high density rubber balls similar to lacrosse balls. Put two balls in a sock with knots to separate and close sock. Cheapest massage units I ever bought. Works great on butt, back, shoulders. See vids on YT. There's many good ones. I like Dr. Peter Percuco.
Foam and Rumble roller. Rumble is good when advancing.
About sweaty and stinky gear. Wash with a corkscrew of 7% vinegar. Someone told me at the instructor course. I do it now on rotation with all gear: sports bra, t - shirts, wristbands, shoes i insoles, shoes etc. No damage on compression tights either.
Nice, reccomendations! I might try that concoction on my gear0 -
4. Flip Belt- I don't know why I didn't think about inventing something so simple. Think stretchy waist band with pockets for your keys or ids. Basically, you can carry your valuables around your waist without having to use a locker or leaving them on the ground for someone to use.
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CipherZero wrote: »Worst: Ankle and wrist weights. The idea seems good, but they will screw up your joints.
Best: Chinup/pullup bar.
Ankle and wrist weights are horrible. I can't believe I forgot to put them in my list. They would be ranked second on my list of horrible gym gadgets.
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CipherZero wrote: »Worst: Ankle and wrist weights. The idea seems good, but they will screw up your joints.
Best: Chinup/pullup bar.
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