After looking at the pictures of the OSIM uCrown 2 Head- and Scalp-Massager, I’m not sure whether it’s brilliant or just strange. Did I mention that it plays music?
Strange or not, if you’re someone who enjoys a good scalp massage, but your partner gets tired of giving you the goods, then perhaps it’s time to switch to a machine for help.
The device uses a combination of air-pressure, vibration massage, magnetic therapy, gentle heat, and soothing music to relax you at the end of the hard day. Either that, or it’s some strange new technology to let aliens brainwash you and take over the planet. You’ll have to let us know after you try it.
Portable and cordless, the brain-washing massaging device can be taken anywhere. Grab one for $200 at Amazon:
Stuck in a small office all day? Chained to your desk? That makes it hard to lose weight and get in shape, unless… you have a cardio kung fu program meant to be preformed in a small space.
This non-impact exercise program can give you a good cardiovascular workout, and you never need to leave your office. Why go to the gym when you can push back your computer chair, step away from the desk, and get right into your routine?
“Cardio Kung Fu is based upon Shou’ Shu, a soft style form of Kung Fu. Because it is based upon a soft style it’s motions are soft and flowing rather than jerky and erratic. Having soft and flowing motions while using predominantly larger muscle groups, allows for a fantastic workout without the harmful effects of typical aerobics.”
This is one of several workout programs offered by the folks at Break Pal, a company that specializes in keeping office and computer workers healthy. Aside from Cardio Kung Fu, they offer Desk Yoga, Office Yoga, and Qi Jong. These programs are all designed to get people active, even if they usually sit at desks all day.
How are your feet and calves feeling today? A little tight? A little sore? A little beleaguered from your last training session? Then perhaps you should slide the Human Touch CirQlation Power Foot and Calf Massager under your chair.
At $400, it’s not exactly an inexpensive health gadget, but if it’s heaven for your lower extremities, it might be worth the cash.
The device uses figure-eight technology to massage your calves in an upward, rolling, or wave-lice fashion. This moves the blood away from the feet and toward your body’s core, which is supposed to improve overall health and fitness. Oh, and it probably feels pretty good too. The machine promises to “rejuvenate and revitalize tired feet and legs so you can get back to the things you love in life.”
According to the product description, benefits include relaxation and reduced stress, better sleep, lessened back pain, relief for sore muscles, better circulation and blood flow, and improved wellness.
The AquaFit 19 Dual Temperature Spa looks like the ultimate home gym, especially if you’ve had injuries that make low-impact water workouts a good idea. This is essentially a large hot tub that lets you swim in place (a current pushes against you, so it’s like a treadmill for swimmers), resistance train at exercise stations, or just relax with your sore muscles against the jets. Some of the exercises you can do are stationary swimming, underwater running, and underwater rowing.
The Aquafit 19 features two climate controlled areas, so you can keep the water warmer in the warm-down/relaxation part of the tub and cooler for the swimming and exercising area. Just plop this bad boy down on your deck (which may need to be reinforced to hold the weight of all that water!), and you’ll never need to go to the gym for exercise again.
Granted this ultimate hydrotherapy experience is a bit costly ($40,000), but you’ve got some extra cash in the couch cushions, right?
Find out more at Aquatic Fitness Systems
You’ve probably heard of helmet cameras that let you shoot pictures and even film footage while you’re skiing or snowboarding down the slopes; well, next ski season you’ll be able to film your ride with your ski goggles.
Liquid Image is promising a June 2010 release for a pair of ski goggles that have a digital camera mounted in the middle. Appropriate for snowboarding or skiing, the “Summit Series” goggles will offer two hours of video recording time and the option to click still photos as well. A 16 gigabyte micro SD card will store the footage, which you can download to your computer when you get home.
The camera goggles are expected to retail for $150, which makes them pricier than your average set of ski goggles but perhaps not as expensive as you might expect for something with a built-in camera system.
Check out the Press Release for more information.
If you need a bag for your yoga or pilates mat, here’s another unique and eco-friendly option:
Made by Etsy seller, Empower Daughters, the pink yoga bag is made from a mix of denim and rice bag material, both recycled for their new use. Vietnamese words and images on the side relate to the sale of rice and remind you of the material’s origins. Since each bag is individually made, the images vary a bit. If you pick one up, you’ll know you’re getting a unique mat covering.
Large enough to hold mats and yoga clothing, the bags also come with cargo pockets, so you’ve got a place to stash your keys, wallet, phone, etc.
Available for $45 on Etsy.
Still using pencil and paper to keep track of your golf score? You could leap into the modern gadget-loving age with a digital scorecard.
This inexpensive ($20) gizmo keeps track of your strokes, calculates scores, and will also save your best round. It runs on a cell battery (included), and a strap lets you clip it to your golf bag or belt.
Ranked lightweight and easy-to-use by reviewers, the digital golf scorecard means no more worrying about losing your pencil.
From Brookstone.