See the Light: Stridelite, // Strobe-lite Safety gear for Runners + Cyclist

Found this company the other day and this is exactly what I need now that the time has changed and it gets dark at 4:30 pm. It has a reflective surface for the times that you don't need the strobe but the strobe is what makes this product great. They have two products called CycLite and StrideLite, Electroluminescent Lamps run on 2 AAA batteries and last 300+ hours, visible from a 1/4 mile, 3M Scotchlite durable and weatherproof. I can't believe that I have not seen this sooner. Bright Night has a runners belt, umbrella, running jacket and cycling jacket, all have the same technology in them and all are really cool. Check it out. Bright Night

Bike Trainer: Exercise all Winter Long

Well winter is on, they are calling for snow and lots of it this winter. Might as well get ready to train indoors for awhile and Blackburn has another great product, now I know that there are a lot of different trainers out but the cost this one is good. The new traction Ultra features our CENTRIFORCE resistance unit with a centrifugal clutch for amazingly smooth, silent and progressive resistance that feels just like a hard ride on the open road. And unlike magnetic and fluid trainers which lose speed quickly, CENTRIFORCE has a smooth rollout when coasting, so your pedal stroke feels more natural in the dead spots or when you ease up on the pedals.
The Ultra also features adjustable height, which allows the rear wheel to be as close as ¼” to the ground. No more phone book under the front wheel."
Check it out. Blackburn

Helmet Cam: Video Recorder for the Outdoors

Priced right and no wires recorder or extra moving parts, this baby clips to your helmet, bike, skis, poles, wherever you like. Shock and splash resistant the ATC-1000 is ready for action, has a SD card expansion -comes with a 32MB card, but you can up that and capture over an hour with a 1gig cards. For $120 dollars you can't go wrong. I mean this is a great little device to track your training rides with, a little GPS some clever programming and you can map you course to the video, not bad, just thinking off the top of my head at 4:30am.
Check it out: ATC-1000

Neuro 3.0-5.0: Cyclometer

There are a lot of cool cycling computer but this one really is the "state of the art" when it comes to "cyclometers", as Blackburn puts it, a mainframe on wheels. 2.4 GHz digital transmission for wireless speed, heart rate, Cadence, wireless USB PC interface, menu driven programming, 720 hours of memory storage, weekly and monthly ride time and distance memory and much more. I can't wait till I get my hands on one this holiday season, the 20 week countdown to New York City Triathlon starts right around the corner. Check it out Blackburn

Great Workout @ Home

Now I got one about 8 years ago, and I still use it today, Bowflex also said that they would give me $1000 towards a new machine on a trade-in, not bad. Let me start by saying this is one of the best machines going, some might remember that Schwinn made one, I am not sure if Nautilus bought them but there are similarities, and the Ultimate XTL (top of the line at the time) is great. Bowflex has since come out with a new model called the Ultimate 2 and let me tell you this thing kick ass. I do not know why some healthclubs do not have these but they should. The one feature that I think is the best is the Cable Change Pulley System – go from one exercise to another without changing cables making your workout faster, you can even use it as a stationary rowing machine. Over 95 exercises upgradeable 410 pounds of Power Rods. Chek it out.
Bowflex

Bone Exercise Monitor: Osteoporosis

We all know people that are getting old and Osteoporosis effects over 75 million people in Europe, USA and Japan alone. This amazing little beauty help keep track of your bone exercise. You ask what is bone exercise, it is any form of daily physical activity were your body is moving and working, jump, jog, run or walk, these are all good for your bones. The device is a small unit that you wear from one activity to the next. Recording the data that is useful for physicians, physical therapists and fitness instructors as it offers a new method to follow up, instruct and motivate women to engage in bone exercise. Check it out. NewTest

SlopeTracker GPS Ski Tracking

Heading to Park City, Copper, Keystone or Telluride to carve some powder if so then make sure you pick up SlopeTracker so that you can tell how many runs that you have made and where you have been on the slopes. GPS technology has become small enough and developers are coming out of the woodwork. You pick up the armband and start tracking detailed statistics of your time on the mountain or lodge. At the end of the day return the 3-oz armband and receive a poster quality frame ready printout of your days statistics. Here is what is tracked, number of runs, vertical footage, distance, top speed, steeps, hours resting, calories burned, difficulty rating (based on the trails skied), run details and database comparison. See examples, check it out SlopeTracker

Outdoor Sports Computer

Well another great device for monitoring outdoor activity, FRWD started by a couple of Fins, the inventor was left behind by his Mt. Bike buddies, thinking he was in great shape he started to think about how he could improve, what went wrong, how he could compare results from one workout to the next. FRWD is an Outdoor Sports Computer, it show and records all information geared towards exercise.
"This is how it’s done:
1) Record the information with the FRWD Recorder Unit.
2) Wear the Heart Rate Transmitter Belt to collect heart rate data.
3) Look at performance graphs and numbers real-time on your mobile phone with the FRWD Mobile Player software.
4) Relive, replay, analyze and compare sport performances afterwards on your computer with the FRWD Replayer PC Software."
It even has a mobile player through Nokia, who in my opinion is pushing the ground in mobile technology and sports, any way check it out.
FRWD

Nalgene Coffee Press

I am really surprised with all the coffee drinkers that exercise and really enjoy their morning jolt that this was not thought of sooner. Working in the dot com age I had a French press and was turned on to good coffee, I wish that I had one of these. I have 4 Nalgene bottles, this is one gift that I am going to give and if not get, buy. Press-Bot is the first and only coffee press for the Nalgene water bottle. No need for a separate coffee press, just carry this little add on and boil hot put the coffee into the Nalgene bottle, insert the Press-Bot press and then we all know what to do after that, enjoy good coffee while on the trail. Check it out. PRESS-BOT

NEMO AirSupported Tents

I know that most of you are thinking that this might be full of hot air, well from what I have read and the awards that Nemo has won that well they might have something here. Nemo is also Times best invention 2005 award winner. So how does it work and does it, well there are no rods to assemble the tent with, throw it on the group us the pump provided to save time or do it yourself in a little more time and you are done. "The heart of NEMO AirSupported Technology is the use of patent pending twin-shell redundant airbeams to create remarkable strength and reliability at very low pressures. Every airbeam has a rugged outer fabric which gives it its shape and strength and a stretchy inner bladder which holds the air. Redundant means that the airbeam is actually a pair of inflatable beams, allowing you to disconnect a damaged beam and still enjoy a good night's sleep." Check it out
Nemo

SKI SPEEDOMETER

Again another must have for any serious athlete that is pushing themselves to the next level of fitness. The Ski Speedometer is the only product to measure ground and speed distance for snow sports. It has a multi-purpose radar sensor for sledding, skiing or cross country skiing. Here is a list of some of the features, Speed, distance, heart rate, wireless coded RF transmission, 3 speeds mode, calorie counter and a huge list of other feature. Check it out Silva USA

Weather Station: Outside or Gym

Talk about helping an athlete out, it's dark, cold, snowing, raining or just miserable out, here on the east coast. If you are like other fitness buffs, you get up early to exercise whether it at the gym or running outside. Well Oregon Scientific has made it a bit easier to get out of bed in the morning. They have come out with the Complete, Real-Time Regional Weather Data Without Sensors. This thing is great, as we know or don't Fossil and MSN Direct came out with a watch that updates itself using radio waves. A nice idea but not for a watch, MSN has now teamed up with Oregon Scientific giving athletes a chance against the weather. You can now wake up and get a good picture of what is happening in your area, so that you can plan your fitness/training goal for the day. "This weather console uses the MSN Direct service to receive regional weather information without the use of any outdoor sensors. For the first time, weather enthusiasts can get real-time, 3-day weather forecast information, including the chance of precipitation. By just plugging in the weather station within specified MSN Direct coverage areas, users can receive regional wind, rain, temperature, humidity, and even NWS warning information from MSN Direct’s FM signals." To see if you have coverage in your area, then check out the weather station and a boat load of other cool devices offered from Oregon Scientific

X-UnderGear

reddot design award winner 2005 and I can see why, how many of you have had cold privates in the winter, run with socks in your pant, extra padding, well this should help. X-UnderGear have thought of everything from the "ribs" that protect knees from the cold even when they are bent. In contrast to conventional underwear, X-UnderGear can effectively prevent loss of heat from the elbows and knees. "X-UnderGear is the first underwear worldwide to incorporate 37°CCR-Technology. This technology is based on the observation that the body consists of different climate zones that react differently to physical exertion. Whereas some areas are highly prone to hypothermia (e.g. thighs, knees, calves), others quickly produce excess heat. Accordingly, this means the body has to regulate its heat balance differently in these different zones in order to
maintain an optimal core temperature of 37°C. For example, some areas typically perspire heavily and others quickly feel cold, while others do not." Check it out
X-UnderGear

Endless Pool, Swim in Place

This takes a turn on the regular "technology" post dealing with fitness currently viewed but I thought this was worth mentioning. I have seen this in the magazines and even read about it in the New York Times, you can swim endlessly in place without turns, counting laps and dealing with the crowds. You can adjust the in speed from a gentle flow to a racer's pace by simply turning a knob, as you advance turn it up. The Standard System includes an 8'x15' free standing Pool (7' x 14' x 39" swim area), 5 HP stainless-steel Water Propulsion System, Water Quality System (cartridge filter, circulating pump, timer, 5.5 kw electric heater, pool water purifier), Floating Thermal Cover, Dark Blue Liner, Pool Vacuum, and Aqua Aerobics Exercise Bar. They even have testimonials from triathletes, Tim DeBoom, Barb Lindquist, Heather Fuhr, Ken Glah: and Nicole DeBoom to name a few. Check it out.
Endless Pool

Hit the Wall: Adjustable Boxing Glove

These designer out of the UK are doing some pretty cool work, here is one by designer Robert Jones, he has come up with a device that can be used anywhere against any service. As most men out there can relate, hitting a wall is so satisfying, imagine being able to do so without breaking your hand, well this device called Junzuki Boxing System allows you to do that. It gives you the feeling of striking a heavy bag, the glove has sensors in it, the device can also be calibrated to suite multiple users. Check it out
designer Robert Jones