fitness

Mounts for the Garmin Edge 1000 Cycling GPS

The Garmin Edge 1000 is one of the best cycling GPS units available.  Unlike other cycling GPS units, the Edge 1000 features an extra large 3.0″ diagonal display.  Similar to Garmin motorcycle line, the Edge 1000 has a glove-friendly, touchscreen display that adjusts automatically for low-light areas, such as shade and tunnels.  This means that the screen does not require human touch and that gloves can be worn while using the unit.  The Edge 1000 supports Smart Notifications which will allow you to see your text, email and call notifications from your Bluetooth connected smartphone while riding.  The Edge 1000 is made for cyclists … Read more



Using your iPhone, iPad or any Device while working out

It’s really amazing to think how times have changed.  Gone are the days of strapping a small TV to your belt to listen to music while working out.  While some may think of that as the good old days, I prefer my brand new iPhone 6.  Fitness apps built right in.  When I go to my local Planet Fitness, I can do everything from a custom workout guided by my iPhone to watching the Giants game on my iPhone because the guy next to me is watching a Sunday afternoon political program on TV number 7 (I would rather watch … Read more



Arkon ARMBAND6 Sports Armband for Large Phones Product Review

Today, we take a closer look at the Arkon ARMBAND6 sports armband for the largest phones available today.  These are marketed to fit a phones with a diagonal screen size of up to 6.3 inches.  These include models such as the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Mega, Samsung Galaxy S5 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (there are several others that are coming in this large these days).  However, when I was taking a closer look at this product, I also realized that these will fit smaller phones that are using big giant cases with some room to spare.  The phone … Read more