When you really think about it, tennis is probably one of the more accessible sports out there. As a workout out tennis is tough beat too. So while tennis may come across as a little country clubby, you’re probably a lot closer than you think to stepping on the court and giving it a... Read more »
Weather permitting, I am riding my bike to work today to celebrate National Bike to Work Day. I love riding my bike to work when warmer weather comes around. It’s more refreshing than riding the subway, I don’t have to sit in traffic like I would in a car, and I can shower at... Read more »
10 must haves for Bikram yogis Why are people so evangelical about yoga? What is Bikram yoga, exactly? Bikram yoga was developed by one of the most famous living yogis, Bikram Choudhury. He set up 26 poses in a specific order so that they produce the maximum benefits for your body and mind. The... Read more »
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s largest consumer technology trade show. Nearly 150,000 attendees are on hand to check out over 2500 exhibitors showcasing their latest products on more than 1.6 million feet of exhibit space. This trade show is massive! Since consumer electronics are the hottest and (still) fastest growing... Read more »
The Gift: Polk Audio UltraFit 500 Sports Headphones (available now for around $50) The Scoop: While we’re still fully in New Year’s resolution mode, a key to getting these new habits off the ground is having the right tools. And with so many pledging to get or stay fit in 2012, it’s helpful to... Read more »
Now that the holiday season is over, you no longer have a viable excuse for eating that much fruitcake. After all that overindulgence it’s time to revert back to some more conservative eating patterns, but it’s always harder each year. New Year’s resolutions really get kept, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying.... Read more »
Kate Brown is a health expert and certified personal trainer at DailyBurn. Her expert fitness and nutrition tips can be found at DailyBurn Life. Staying in Shape During the Holiday Season Between gift shopping, tree decorating, and holiday cookie making, most people have less time to workout this month. But staying fit during the... Read more »
The Gift: The Fitbit Ultra (available now for around $100) The Scoop: It’s been said “What can be measured, can be managed”. Fitbit is a tiny, wearable gadget that measures many of your vital wellness components. Going beyond a simple pedometer, Fitbit is integrated with a sharp looking and well thought out website which... Read more »
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (a.k.a “OR”) is the world’s largest outdoor sports industry gathering! This is THE place to find the hot products, the latest trends and see the “coming soon” goods from over 1000 outdoor lifestyle brands. The trick for a Gift Guru is to find the fun, unique, helpful and ultimately “gift-able”... Read more »
This past Sunday, my friends and 20,000+ brave souls completed the Los Angeles Marathon despite some pretty spectacular weather conditions. With hurricane-like winds, and non-stop rain, it helped to be prepared with some serious running gear. Known more for their tennis shoes than running apparel, K-SWISS sponsored this year’s race, which kicks off at... Read more »
