Health & Fitness
Whether you’re too skinny, overweight, or simply have an interest in the latest and greatest medical breakthroughs and technologies, the Health & Fitness category is the place for you. Most of us have an unhealthy obsession with muscle-bound weight-lifters as well as breakthroughs in human augmentation, so if any of that interests you, enjoy the bounty that this category has to offer. You know, I could really use a pair of metal legs. It’s a risky operation, but well worth it.
About a year ago I saw an article published on Wired about an experimental brain training game called Dual N-Back. They claimed that the Dual N-Back game could actually makes people smarter after just a few weeks, playing the game for just 20 minutes 4-5 days a week. Intrigued? I certainly was.
What I’m about to convey is hardly revolutionary, and instead should be treated as a brief and laughably vague overview of Dual N-Back, the science behind it – as described by an average Chad – and my impressions of the exercise. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and perhaps you’ll become more continue reading →
Have you ever finished reading a book and then immediately forgot absolutely everything you just read? I think there’s a good reason for that, and I’m going to share it with you because I believe that it applies to more than just myself.
I’ve realized that when I read a book simply to finish it – which is often the case – I remember either very little, or none of the content what so ever. I’m in such a hurry to reach the end of the book and continue reading →
Memorial Day is right here. With that comes the beer, hot dogs, juices, and the burgers. Some people might have already started shoveling in the food on Friday and extended it into a weekend party and food fest. I can just see the BBQ’s blazing and the meat sizzling. Burgers and hot dogs, and ribs—Oh my! Potato salad, macaroni salad — adventures in mayonnaise for sure. And chips, pretzels, cupcakes, ice cream—I could go on. And so could you. But don’t!
Don’t take a holiday from eating smart and working out. Try this: Limit yourself to one piece of meat or make it a couple pieces of grilled chicken. Use mustard and not ketchup. Eat a continue reading →
One of our wonderful readers recently sent me an email suggesting I have a look at a certain site called BodyRock.Tv. I had never heard of it before, I figured it had something to do with rocking my body. Never a bad thing, I decided to jump right in and see what all the fuss was about. It turns out that I was kind of right, but not exactly.
BodyRock.Tv is a collection of weekly updated workout videos featuring a hot woman doing all manner of exercises, with amazing titles such as the “Look Hot Naked Workout”, and with fantastic bonus material like the continue reading →
Every few years someone comes up with something new in the field of exercise and exercise equipment; whether it’s new stair climbers, elliptical trainers or treadmills, or even special tools for firming your abs or thighs or buns. And I think one might agree that there is always something being promoted as the newest, best answer to all of your exercise, weight loss and toning needs. continue reading →
The fifth season of Mad Men premiers on March 25th on AMC. What does that mean for you? It means 50% more drinking, smoking and adultery on your television screen in less than a week. Despite his many quirks, like identity theft and tax fraud, Don Draper is one hell of a man. Here’s how you can steal his 1960s charisma for continue reading →
Over the last couple of years we’ve written about quite a few video game racing simulators but the Virtual Mountain Bike race simulator is a little different. It’s actually good for your health because it’s an exercise bike disguised as a racing simulator.
The exercise bike comes with a 17” LCD screen that simulates racing on 80 different courses, complete with opponents. The user pedals like they would on a normal exercise cycle and the computer generated rider on the screen responds accordingly. Pedal harder to pass opponents and turn left and right using the handle bar. continue reading →
1. “I’m a health expert.”
Personal training is more popular than ever. The growth has fueled competition among trainers who are battling to stand out. The latest way: specialization. Trainers offer expertise in such areas as injury recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, and the condition du jour: diabetes. continue reading →
Over the years, I’ve gone through the interview process enough times to know that there’s one question in particular which I always dread. It’s the type of question that, no matter how you answer, you’re fucking yourself over. It’s the classic “What is your biggest weakness?“, and if you’re anything like I am, it probably takes you a monumental force of will to avoid rolling your eyes or outright vacating the room.
This interview parody called The Biggest Weakness highlights many of the reasons why asking an interviewee this question is not only irritating, but continue reading →
I recently started going to the gym as part of my so-called “New Year’s resolution” and I’ve been very consistent so far. I really don’t like doing traditional cardio workouts such as running on the treadmill, exercise bike, or an elliptical because it takes a ridiculous amount of time to burn off very few calories. It’s not bad for you in any way but I would much rather spend that time doing a High Intensity Workout which will burn more calories in a shorter time (of course it takes more energy). Although I personally would never use this piece of equipment, I think the Epicycle is one bad ass looking workout machine.
This isn’t your standard exercise bike and features some pretty high-tech goodies. This stationary bicycle features an epicyclic transmission and magnetic resistance to provide an intense workout. Its design is inspired by 19th century monowheels giving it a very unique look. continue reading →
