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Health Product: Back Stretcher
February 6, 2012
Health Product: Back Stretcher
North American Healthcare Arched Back Stretcher
Price: $22.19
http://www.wayfair.com/North-American-Healthcare-Arched-Back-Stretcher-JB4866-NAH1000.html
Tight, aching back? Finished with work for the day but your back is killing you? Heaven is stretching your back over this portable, lightweight (only 2.2 lbs, 10’ wide by 15” long) arched back support and ...
Health Product: Fitness Hoop
January 31, 2012
Make working out more fun with a hula hoop. Okay, so now it’s called a fitness hoop, and it’s weighted (5 lbs.) to give more oomph to your workout.
Health Product: Circulation Socks
January 26, 2012
Poor circulation in your legs or feet from so many hours behind the wheel? Finally, Compression Socks that are softer, drier and more comfortable than others, while enhancing circulation and preventing swelling.
Eye health
November 28, 2011
Eat lots of leafy green vegetables such s collard greens, kale and spinach to help prevent macular degeneration. Apricots and blueberries also help promote good vision and reduce eye fatigue.
Health Product: Wake Up Clock
November 16, 2011
Product: Hammacher Schlemmer’s Peaceful Progression Wake Up Clock.
Price $69.95
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/70460.asp
Instead of the harsh sound of the traditional morning alarm clock, this clock uses gradually increasing light, stimulating aromas, and peaceful nature sounds to wake you up. At 30 minutes before wake-up, the clock's light begins to ...
Health Product: Seasonal Affective Disorder Light Box
November 3, 2011
Philips goLITE BLU Plus Light Therapy Device
Price: $147.99
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-goLITE-BLU-Therapy-Device/dp/B001I45XL8
We used to call them the winter blues – now they call it seasonal affective disorder. The lack of can make you feel depressed, listless, and low in energy. Luckily, there’s a relatively simple treatment. The Philips goLITE ...
Fitness Product: Portable Rowing Machine
October 26, 2011
Stamina Body Trac Glider 1050 Rowing Machine
Price: $132.91
www.amazon.com/Stamina-Body-Glider-Rowing-Machine/dp/B000AMUFPS
Do you have limited workout space but plenty of motivation? Rowing is widely known to be one of the best all around activities for cardiovascular fitness and strength - a total body workout that is efficient, effective, low-impact ...
Tush Cush Car Seat Cushion
October 17, 2011
Tush Cush Car/Computer Seat Cushion
Price: $37.95 www.tushcush.com
Does your back hurt after hours on the road? Relief is in sight, with the Tush Cush, a cushion made to go on the road with you. It’s designed to relieve and prevent back pain, numb buttocks and other ...
Exercise Product: Jump Rope
October 13, 2011
Altus Athletic 9-Foot Adjustable Speed Jump Rope with DVD
Price: $9.47
Minute-for-minute, jumping rope is one of the most beneficial exercises you can do. It is a vigorous cardiovascular workout that tones and strengthens your entire body. Because you’re utilizing all the major muscle groups of both ...
Cooking product: collapsible measuring cups
September 22, 2011
Sleekstor Pinch+Pour measuring cups are made from flexible silicone, so when you pinch the sides, they create a convenient pour spout. These cups are also space savers—the heat and stain resistant cups expand for use and collapse for easier storage in the truck cab. The ...
Cooking product: single-serve blender
September 15, 2011
The Hamilton Beach single-serve blender is convenient because of its compact size and simplicity. It has one speed to blend 1 to 2 servings of your favorite smoothie or health shake. The blender comes with a travel lid, allowing you to drink directly from the ...
Health product: pocket trainer
September 8, 2011
Looking for a personal trainer? Don’t. Nike Training Club is an app for smartphones that provides you with your own personal trainer. Tone your muscles and lose weight with more than 60 custom-built workouts, including new training regimens from five professional athletes and reward workouts ...
Fitbit: wireless fitness tracking
September 2, 2011
Fitbit is a wireless device that automatically tracks your calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled and sleep quality. Unlike a pedometer, the Fitbit Tracker uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures motion patterns. The device syncs wirelessly to your computer to keep tabs on your ...
Cooking product: induction cooktop
August 25, 2011
This Burton cooktop uses magnetic waves instead of microwaves to heat food. It reacts to magnetic pans, such as steel or iron, and heats up instantly. Since there’s no open flame or glowing heat element, it makes cooking in the cab of a truck safer. ...
Exercise product: fold-up bike
August 19, 2011
The MIAMI Citizen Bike is a combination of practicality and performance, especially for drivers who have a minimal amount of storage space, the company says. The Value Series folding bikes feature a Shimano six-speed index gear system with a grip shifter that folds and unfolds, ...
Water bottle: look good while doing good
August 16, 2011
Bobble is a reusable water bottle that filters water as you drink. Bobble was created with the intention of giving consumers an environmentally friendly replacement to plastic water bottles — most of which end up in the ocean, on the street or in landfills. The ...
Multi-tool
July 20, 2011
The Eat’N Tool is a multi-tool that combines a spoon, fork, bottle opener, screwdriver, pry tip, three metric wrench reliefs (6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm) and a carabineer in a 1.5 ounce, 4-inch long stainless steel package. The Eat’N Tool was invented by designer ...
Health product: iPosture
July 4, 2011
Worn on the chest, iPosture vibrates when the user slouches and continues until posture is corrected. The small device is designed to be worn for four hours a day for the first month to ingrain the proper behavior on the user, and twice a week ...
Exercise product: Toning Ring Kit
June 27, 2011
Sculpt and tone your body with the Toning Ring, a padded and flexible ring with grip pads designed for Pilates exercise. The ring’s shape and light weight makes it ideal for travel. The Toning Ring Kit comes with a workout DVD and is available for ...
Exercise product: Abs Ball Kit
June 20, 2011
Improve core strength with the Abs Ball, an 8-ounce, two-handled ball that can be used to shape the torso. The ball is lightweight and makes exercise while traveling more accessible. The Abs Ball Kit comes with a DVD that features two 12-minute workouts instructed by ...
