I just finished my first series of tennis lessons for the summer (hoping to take some more next month). I’m a long ways from pro status (long, looong ways), but I have decided to spend the money to get a new tennis racket anyway. My old racket was purchased… well, it wasn’t in this decade. So, I’m taking a look at what’s out there. The Prince 0^3 Speedport looks really nice.
The racket uses a bit of new technology: it can be strung in two ways. Inserts change the size of the string holes, so you can choose small openings or wide ports. The wide ports dampen the vibration to create a wider sweet spot. The small openings mimc the responsiveness of a traditional racket.
The Speedport will cost ya $220 if you’re interested.
We Americans are obsessed with flat abs (at the same time as we’re obsessed with fast food… go figure), so there are lots of gadgets out there that target the mid-section, home of your potential six-pack. This Multi-Core-Flex Excel Body Gym (mouthful, isn’t it?) looks like a lot of the other gadgets, but there’s a bit of a twist: it’s supposed to massage your back at the same time as it works out your abdominal muscles.
“You can rock your way to a stronger, healthier body in just minutes a day. It’s perfect for exercising your inner and outer thighs, your abdomen and your quads, all the while giving you the most relaxing back massage you’ve ever had. Its comfortable rounded pads enable you to stretch your entire upper body as well as your back for total relaxation. Its head pad cradles and supports the neck for maximum comfort.”
Well, it sounds good anyway. The downside is this contraption is going to be too big to fit under the bed when you decide you don’t feel like using it any more.
You can find it for $70 at Gadget Universe.
Walking is the easiest way there is to get some exercise, since you can do it any time and any where, but it’s always more fun if you’ve got a buddy to go with you. If you have a dog, you probably bring him or her along with you on your walks.
Walking after dark can be dangerous, though, at least if there are any cars around. You can improve your chances of being seen by wearing reflective clothing, but there are also some gadgets you can get for your dog. Consider glow-in-the-dark collars, leashes, or perhaps something like this blinking LED collar light.
“Pet Blinkers give you the added security and peace of mind knowing you and your pet(s) are visible at night. Whether you’re going for a jog with your pet or if you just want extra attention, attach the Pet Blinker to your pet’s collar and be seen a half-mile away! These eye-catching, multi-color L.E.D.’s accessorize any pet!”
The lights cost $10 from Tails by the Lake.