Training Peaks

Outside magazine, America’s leading active-lifestyle publication, today announced that it will launch the Outside Fitness Planner, an interactive web/mobile fitness and training tool powered by TrainingPeaks.com. The new program will allow readers to access the same expert health and fitness advice they have come to rely on from Outside Magazine along with world-class tools to track exercise, diet and map routes.

To create the Outside Fitness Planner, Outside collaborated with some of the world’s top coaches to develop a series of one-of-a-kind, comprehensive fitness regimens. The fitness programs will be delivered to users directly through a variety of platforms –via email, text, and online— offering flexibility and freedom to follow a plan no matter where you are. Training programs range from ‘how to train for a marathon’ to ‘how to get in the best shape of your life’. In addition, diet and exercise plans designed by renowned experts will be available. Outside readers can also upload workouts from more than 80 popular GPS, heart rate, pace and power tracking devices; search, map and share routes; track and plan nutrition; and get daily emails with their next day’s planned workout.

“By combining our award-winning health and fitness content with TrainingPeaks.com, our readers have access to the same unparalleled software tools used by our favorite athletes and coaches to track their progress and monitor their overall fitness,” said Outside’s editor, Christopher Keyes. “It’s the perfect platform for achieving any fitness goal, whether it’s just trying to get back in shape or attempting to set a new personal best in a marathon.”

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MyNextFit - Keychain Trainer

MyNextFit is changing the way that we exercise. Some of us have iPods, some employ trainers, we watch DVD's, this is all of those wrapped into one. This is great and getting closer to capturing the essence of getting into shape.

The NextFit Keychain Trainer is the world's first anywhere, anytime personal trainer.

Using the Keychain Trainer is simple: plug it into any internet-connected computer, and you're instantly connected to the first-ever technology behind NextFit, with dozens of coaches, thousands of exercises, and millions of possible workouts.

Each new session is automatically loaded to your Keychain Trainer for you. You just put on the headphones, press play on the Keychain Trainer, and listen as your trainer guides you to your fitness goals.

Since it's based on exclusive "Dynamic Media Production" technology, your Keychain Trainer creates each workout instantly, and adapts each day's session based on whether you're working out at home or at the gym, or whether you thought the last session was too easy or too difficult.

Put simply, you have to hear it to believe it; it's like having a fitness DVD that's different every time you play it. And this technology is patent-pending and exclusive to NextFit.

The technology inside NextFit is so unique, it's patent pending:

> The smart system inside NextFit recreates the actual experience
and expertise of having your own personal trainer

> Each session is custom-tailored for your day-to-day needs,
whether you're a beginner or a pro (your trainer even calls you
by name)

> 8 patents pending on the technology inside NextFit


What really makes NextFit special is that you get access to the best trainers and coaches in the industry:

> You can get fit with "America's Trainer" Kathy Smith, David Kirsch
(who trains Heidi Klum and Anne Hathaway), running guru Jeff
Galloway, and dozens more "best in the world" coaches

> More than 2,500 exercises, hundreds of kinds of equipment, and
150,000 audio clips form the world's largest audio exercise library

> Unlimited access to every fitness category, from walking to weight
training to yoga
Your NextFit sessions are combined with fun, energizing music:

> NextFit includes over 100 tracks of professionally-
engineered fitness music

> No more boring workouts; just relax, move to the beat,
and enjoy your sessions

> Studies show your body actually works better with
music: you burn more calories and lose more weight

The end result is that NextFit makes it fun to start moving and get fit. Just follow your trainer, listen to your music, and reach your goals; it's that simple!

Bobble Bottle

Bobble aims to make water better and become the Britta of sports/water bottles. A great idea why wait for water to filter then pour into a bottle, just fill and go. It is also BPA free and reusable, how nice.

With it only costing $9.95 for an 18.5oz, what do you have to lose, when normal water cost $2 at WAWA. They say you should replace the filter after 40 gallons thats 640oz 34.59 refills. so at roughly $2 for 24oz that is 26.66 bottles @ $2=$53.00 seems like a savings.
Really you can't loose.

GoBandit GPS camcorder

Pretty clever, camera do the gps tagging so guess what time for GoBandit GPS camcorder. Hey when you get old and don't remember where you have been this might come in handy.

VIDEO PERFORMANCE
High Definition 720P (1280x720 Pixels) @ 30 fps
Standard Definition (640x480 Pixels) @ 30 fps

PHOTO PERFORMANCE
5 Megapixel, automatically at 2 or 5 second intervals

VIDEO SENSOR
5 Megapixel CMOS image sensor 1/2.5''

CAMERA OPTICS
Fixed Focus glass lens rotatable 135° Angle of view

GPS
20 channel low power SirfStar III GPS receiver

GPS ACCURACY
Speed: +/- 0.3km/h
Altitude: +/- 15m

MEMORY
2GB included
Removable SD, SDHC compatible

BATTERY
Removable Lithium-ion Battery 3.7V, 1200mA
Recording: up to 2hs (720P recording)
Charging via USB
Charge time: 4hs (average)

DIMENSIONS
105 x 62 x 34mm (NEED INCHES SPEC)

WEIGHT
145g (NEED POUNDS SPEC)

WATERPROOF
IPX7 (immersed 1m under water for 30 minutes)

SOFTWARE
MAC/WIN gobandit wizard to cut video, apply skins and share video

BOX CONTENT
gobandit GPSHD action camcorder, 2GB memory, helmet/flat-surface mount, rechargable Battery, USB-cable

Napper – Sleeping In Public Hooded Shawl With Earphones and Bluetooth by Simone Wittmann � Yanko Design

Someone stole your bag, kids sitting next seat were screaming, the nap in the bus sucked and now you have a muscle pull in the neck! Ah so many reasons, but the situation still remains unresolved; how do you catch your forty winks during a commute? Easy, you need a Napper! It’s a set of comfy hooded shawl with concealed earphones (that work with Bluetooth), combined with a Bluetooth lock for your luggage, and NapApp. Intrigued? Hit the jump for more info…

Napper aims especially at sleeping in public transport.
It consists of a hood, whose padding makes it comfortable to lean against window panes.
It‘s wide cut and the scarf make it possible for you to shield yourself from the environment and create your own private cocoon.
Bluetooth headphones are integrated in the hood, which, together with software for the mobile phone, provide sound to fall asleep with.
The entire system is foldable into a compact bag and can be easily used for daily commuting as well as for longer.
The hood‘s inlay is padded with 3Mesh material, which has a soft cushioning effect and high shock absorption against the vibrating windows.
On the outer side of the headphones is covered in Sorbothane, a plastic foil which has noise absorbing properties.
Inside the hood, Napcap‘are integrated Bluetooth headphones which, together with the traveler’s mobile phone, play music, send the wake-up alarm and the warning signal, in case the traveler’s luggage is moved.
The headphones can easily be taken out of the hood, when you want to wash it.
Small LED lights on the headphones give information about the remaining battery life and Bluetooth connection. The headphones lithium-polymer-battery is charged via USB, which is integrated in the headphone and can simply be plugged into your computer. There is also a mini-jack on the headphones, if you want to use them with a device which doesn’t support Bluetooth.
To ensure a carefree sleep, the hood NapCap comes together with the luggage lock NapSecure. It doesn‘t only lock your luggage, but is connect to your mobile phone via Bluetooth. If the luggage should be moved away from its owner further than one meter, he will be warned by an alarm on his headphones, his mobile phone and the lock itself.
The lock can be opened by using your mobile phone, but also through a mechanical lock, in case your battery is low or your phone is lost.
The Bluetooth lock is charged, same as the headphones, using an integrated USB port. The luggage lock and the headphones communicate via Bluetooth with the software NapApp which can be installed as well on touchscreen as on keyboard mobile phones.
Next to the control of the luggage lock, it contains a alarm clock which helps to wake up at according to your preferred time, location (if the mobile supports GPS) or sleep stage. With the help of a reaction game, which should be played directly after waking up, the software analyses how recreational your nap was and whether or not you should shorten or extend your next nap. Furthermore the software has a build in voice recorder, to capture the ideas you have just before dozing off.
Designer: Simone Wittmann

corbusBOARDS, Shaped Aluminum Boards

Boards shaped like fishes, skeletons and sea horses, oh and they are aluminum. You might not be doing a lot of tricks on them but cruising down the street, oh so cool.
Here’s the extra trick part: there are illuminated riser pads under the trucks to give the board an underglow effect at night.

Pogoplug

So you have a bunch of old computer and not sure what to do with them, well take the drives out and plug them into PogoPlug and you can now connect, share, access those drives. What could be easier.

"Share Everything
The Pogoplug connects your USB drive to the Internet so you can easily share and access your files from anywhere.

The Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media at home from any laptop or desktop computer, anywhere in the world, or sharing this content with friends and family without having to upload. There's even an iPhone application so you can always 'phone home' to get your files!

The 60 Second Setup
1. Connecting your Pogoplug is really that easy (opening the packaging may take longer than the install)! Once you connect it to your home network and your external hard drive, just visit our website to complete the installation. No need to configure ports, routers, IP addresses, firewalls, or any other complicated setup.

2. Plug your Pogoplug into a wall socket or power strip

3. Connect your Pogoplug to your router with the supplied network cable

4. Connect any external hard drive or memory stick to the USB port in your Pogoplug From your computer, go to my.pogoplug.com and type in your unique Pogoplug registration code That's it! Your drive is now online and ready to use.

Buy one now!

Shackleton’s Whiskey Safely Recovered from Antarctic Ice at Backcountry.com: The Goat

Who doesn't want a sip of this, technology aside this should calm your nerves after a long day.

"A New Zealand beverage company has successfully recovered five crates of whiskey and brandy that were abandoned on Shackleton’s failed 1908-09 ‘Nimrod’ expedition to Antarctica. I know what you’re thinking: ‘Nimrod expedition?’ Who was their PR agency? The crates had been broken open by shifting ice and a few bottles were lost, but the recovery crew was surprised to find two cases of brandy alongside the three cases of whiskey they knew were there. I predict that some of these bottles will be sold at auction and bring in nearly $15k apiece. Then those people will drink them and die, but before they die, they’ll realize that Shackleton abandoned all the booze because it was poisonous."

Coolest Ski Goggles : Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS Goggles

Form besportier
"Some of the coolest ski goggles are definitely these Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS Goggles which combine function and style in a winning combo. These coolest ski goggles have been at the forefront of optic technology, especially in the manufacturing of ski goggles and with this latest product it seems like they will still be for quite a while to come. The Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS Goggles are the world's first direct to eye gps communications display ski goggle system which is able to supply you with altitude, speed, temperature, odometer, gps, time information and even a stop watch within your goggle's view. The integrated gps design is fully helmet compatible and permanent anti-fog. Buy these Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS goggles from $350."

My Water Bottle - Spring 2010

Anything to help, this bottle from Stelton can only help. Simple, sleek and useful.


"My" water bottle from Stelton is your personal water bottle - just a bit more stylish than an ordinary recyclable bottle. The bottle takes 0.5 litres and you can find space for it in any bag. My water bottle is a container with a handgrip in a choice of colours, red, midnight blue and light blue. The bottle has a removable top formed like a bottle neck and a close-fitting lid. The top as well as the lid can be removed making it into a
drinking glass.

The bottle, top and lid may be washed in the dish washer and the grip may be washed at 30 degrees in the washing machine.

- Easy to clean
- Perfect size for the bag
- May be used as a drinking glass as well as a bottle

Technical data
Materials - SAN, plastic, fabric
Height - 20 cm
Width - ø 7 cm
Designed - 2010
Content - 0,5 litre

Home - Tunebug with SurfaceSound Technology

Safety should be your first concern, no matter where you are at or what you are doing. TuneBug changes the safety issue of listening to music while you do your thing and puts it back on you to learn correctly.
Mobile music typically means listening through headphones, dangerously isolating yourself from others and your environment. The Tunebug Shake is an ultra-portable sound generator that can be connected to iPods, MP3 players or mobile phones or used wirelessly using Bluetooth®. When mounted on a bike, skate or snowboard helmet, the Shake creates a surround sound experience.
For more information about the Tunebug Shake click here.

S-MX Bionic 2 Protection Jacket

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$299 for this much protection. Alpinestars S-MX Bionic Protection Jacket is high performance for the over protective rider.

Race developed S-MX external thermo-plastic shoulder protection.

Lightweight, technical stretch mesh construction with side zip entry, one piece chest panel.

One piece, integrated polypropylene chest plate.
CE certified elbow protectors.

Removable CE Certified (level 2) Bionic Back Protector.

Adjustable arm and shoulder straps for personalized fit.

Adjustable dual waist Velcro® closure.

Marpo Kinetics - VMX multi-mode rope climber

Hey new workout and machines are released everyday, but if you can't have a climbing rope in your gym or garage then VMX Multi-Mode Rope Climberr is a great substitute.

ULTIMATE ROPE VERSATILITY

VMX is a multi-mode rope climber with three exercise modes - vertical pull, diagonal pull and horizontal pull. Each mode delivers unparalleled variety of strength and cardio exercises that target your entire body.

Users can easily switch between modes with a simple and safe one-step carriage move.

The longer bench accommodates various positions closer or further away, for longer or shorter hand strokes and allows for seated or standing exercise positions.

BENEFITS & SPECIFICATIONS

- One unit enables strength, cardio or rehabilitation exercises.
- Tri-position sliding carriage enables quick and easy mode changes.
- 7 resistance settings with dynamic breaking system that adapts to each user.
- Bi-directional: pull down or pull up (in vertical mode).
- Specially designed rope is soft and easy to grip, yet durable and long-lasting.
- Electronic display tracks distance, time, speed and calories.
- Unit dimensions (LxWxH): 81”x36”x92” (cm: 206x92x234)
- Unit weight: 170 lbs. (77 kg)

GPS technology on Rugby field

Wow, now why is it that the Uk is doing this for Rugby and American Football is not? American Football, those guys on the line are huge, sucking wind every chance they get. Imagine that on Fox monitoring the stats of a linebacker and the quarterback. The coach could take them out before they blow up and sub when needed. Wow this could completely change sports for the good. Would make it a heck lot more interesting to watch, cause why do they drink liquid every chance they get?

Jumping Light Skipping Rope With Torchlight

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Carrying exercise over into the night during the summer is hard, how cool would this look at night, better than fire flies.
With all the energy you expend while jumping rope, imagine using some to power a handy torchlight fitted within the skipping rope handles. Torchlight in any form is a good idea, but the cool quotient in this Jump Light comes from the fact that you won’t need any batteries to power the bulb. It simply runs by converting the kinetic energy from your jumps to electric energy. Now if that isn’t motivational enough for you to skip just a bit more!

Designers: Hyun Joo Lee & Eu Tteum Lee