Gadget show Review

TargetScale-

Stepping on the bathroom scale ain’t exactly a walk in the park.  The experience is usually more closely tied to that of a roller coaster ride, which is to say it’s usually full of fear and hesitation.  So how about a scale that offers a bit more pizazz and game theory to the experience?

The Medisana TargetScale is really like no other that we’ve seen before, not even Withings version.  First off, it works with your smartphone via Bluetooth.  Fire up the Vitadock app and you can keep track of your weight over time, as well as track your BMI (body mass index), water weight and even your muscle and bone mass, though keep in mind anything beyond weight is a bit hit or miss with these types of scales.  This scale will even measure your weight distribution between your two feet and works with up to 4 users, so you could potentially cover the whole family.

That’s well and all, but hardly solves the motivation to set foot on the scale.  To further motivate you, the Medisana TargetScale is infused with a set of glowing rings.  The closers the rings are to the center the closer you are to attain your desired target weight, while the opposite clearly indicates you’re moving in the wrong direction.

You can pick it up from Firebox for $206.

http://www.gadgetreview.com/targetscale

TargetScale-

Stepping on the bathroom scale ain’t exactly a walk in the park.  The experience is usually more closely tied to that of a roller coaster ride, which is to say it’s usually full of fear and hesitation.  So how about a scale that offers a bit more pizazz and game theory to the experience?

The Medisana TargetScale is really like no other that we’ve seen before, not even Withings version.  First off, it works with your smartphone via Bluetooth.  Fire up the Vitadock app and you can keep track of your weight over time, as well as track your BMI (body mass index), water weight and even your muscle and bone mass, though keep in mind anything beyond weight is a bit hit or miss with these types of scales.  This scale will even measure your weight distribution between your two feet and works with up to 4 users, so you could potentially cover the whole family.

That’s well and all, but hardly solves the motivation to set foot on the scale.  To further motivate you, the Medisana TargetScale is infused with a set of glowing rings.  The closers the rings are to the center the closer you are to attain your desired target weight, while the opposite clearly indicates you’re moving in the wrong direction.

You can pick it up from Firebox for $206.

http://www.gadgetreview.com/targetscale

TargetScale-

Stepping on the bathroom scale ain’t exactly a walk in the park.  The experience is usually more closely tied to that of a roller coaster ride, which is to say it’s usually full of fear and hesitation.  So how about a scale that offers a bit more pizazz and game theory to the experience?

The Medisana TargetScale is really like no other that we’ve seen before, not even Withings version.  First off, it works with your smartphone via Bluetooth.  Fire up the Vitadock app and you can keep track of your weight over time, as well as track your BMI (body mass index), water weight and even your muscle and bone mass, though keep in mind anything beyond weight is a bit hit or miss with these types of scales.  This scale will even measure your weight distribution between your two feet and works with up to 4 users, so you could potentially cover the whole family.

That’s well and all, but hardly solves the motivation to set foot on the scale.  To further motivate you, the Medisana TargetScale is infused with a set of glowing rings.  The closers the rings are to the center the closer you are to attain your desired target weight, while the opposite clearly indicates you’re moving in the wrong direction.

You can pick it up from Firebox for $206.

http://www.gadgetreview.com/targetscale

BSX Insight Measures Athletic Horsepower, Wearable Athletic Sensor Pairs With Your Sports Watch-

Thanks to innovative technology, athletes can monitor important stats to help them improve on their form. The new Kickstarter campaign for the BSX  Insight athletic monitor is said to be the most powerful monitor since it combines the activity measurements of four different devices into one sleek package. Not only will it record your heart rate, pace, calories burned and cadence (as other monitors do), but the BSX Insight will also record your Lactate Threshold, which is your athletic horsepower. It’s also the first and only wearable device that features a smart sensor that can sync at the same time with both ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 so you have more flexibility on the go when  you want to check your stats on your sports watch.

The device lets you know in real time, whether you should speed up, slow down or even rest since it looks “inside” your muscle during physical activity to measure real bio signals that will determine how hard your body is working and then compare it to how hard it should be. By pairing it with your sports watch, you’ll be able to get the most out of your race or game day. This will help athletes redefine their capabilities and continually set new personal records and goals, pushing them to their max. Not only will the BSX help athletes, but it’ll help provide important info to coaches. There are three editions of the device: Runner’s Edition thats capable of measuring and maintaining lactate threshold profiles for a single user; Multi Sport Edition that includes both running and cycling profiles and has enhanced capabilities that allow a user to measure and simultaneously maintain multiple lactate thresholds for each of their sports, plus other advanced metrics like bike cadence; and finally the Team Edition that’s designed for multiple users and can hold up to 10 profiles at the same time on a single device, which is perfect for coaches.

Using it is simple. Just snap the monitor into the compression sleeve and slip it on your leg then pair it to a sports watch via ANT+ or Bluetooth. Then start your watch to begin recording your workout/physical activity. While you’re out, you follow any audio/visual vibration alerts to speed up/down and simply enjoy your workout, leaving the device to calcite the data. After each workout you sync the data via a wireless upload and review your stats on their free web-based software, trainBSX. If you want, you can share with coaches or friends. Get the Runners Edition for pledging $179+ or $219+ for the Multi-Sport one. The Team Edition is yours for $799+.

http://www.gadgetreview.com/bsx-insight

USB Posture Alert Device To Slap The Slouch Out Of You-

Christ burgers, what the hell is this thing? For all you wellness junkies out there comes the USB Posture Alert Module thingy to keep scoliosis off your back.  Looking like a disassembled buddy of Wall-E’s,the USB Posture Alert Reminder uses ultrasonic sensors to detect how close you are sitting to the computer and then flashes red and blue LED’s to let you know your posture has changed for the worse.  As a bonus function you can also have it alert you via chime noises when it notices you slouching.

Couple this device with the iPosture and you will be the master of all things upright.  The USB Posture Reminder is the gift that keeps on giving for only $22.

[via UberGizmo]

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http://www.gadgetreview.com/usb-posture-alert-device-to-slap-the-slouch-out-of-you

USB Posture Alert Device To Slap The Slouch Out Of You-

Christ burgers, what the hell is this thing? For all you wellness junkies out there comes the USB Posture Alert Module thingy to keep scoliosis off your back.  Looking like a disassembled buddy of Wall-E’s,the USB Posture Alert Reminder uses ultrasonic sensors to detect how close you are sitting to the computer and then flashes red and blue LED’s to let you know your posture has changed for the worse.  As a bonus function you can also have it alert you via chime noises when it notices you slouching.

Couple this device with the iPosture and you will be the master of all things upright.  The USB Posture Reminder is the gift that keeps on giving for only $22.

[via UberGizmo]

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http://www.gadgetreview.com/usb-posture-alert-device-to-slap-the-slouch-out-of-you

Top-Loading Barbell Concept-

Being fat sucks.  Any grossly overweight person can tell you that.  Most people cite time as being the major reason while they can’t make it to the gym.  With this Top-Loading Barbell concept from Sun Ho Sin, getting in an out of the gym could be quicker than ever.  Extra seconds are easily spent racking and un-racking weights (according to proper gym etiquette) and it could be a more streamlined process at best.

Pretty self explanatory from the picture above, each weight loads from the top and then locks into place.  I would like to see a side by side video of this design in action to tell whether or not it really is faster than traditional barbells.  Either way, it’s a truly innovative design that I hope picks up some traction as well as getting some love from 24 Hour Fitness.

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http://www.gadgetreview.com/top-loading-barbell-concept