Author: Enid Burns

Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Offer Women-Specific Compression

When it comes to compression, it’s certainly not one-size-fits all. And the sizing also applies to men’s and women’s garments. Aspaeris makes women’s-specific compression wear, including the Pivot Shorts. The Pivot Short is actually two pairs of shorts bound together to provide the features women need to improve performance, speed recovery and prevent injuries. Continue reading Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Offer Women-Specific Compression

Australian Olympic Kayakers Use 3D to Model their Craft

At the Olympic level, kayaks are often custom fitted to the athlete. The Australian Olympic Kayak team enlisted a Creaform 3D scanner and modeling from U.S.-based Geomatic. Modeling ensures a custom fit in the Kayak, and better controls for the slalom event. Continue reading Australian Olympic Kayakers Use 3D to Model their Craft

ORSM: Darn Tough Vermont to Unveil Light Cushion Sock

The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is quickly approaching and Darn Tough Vermont revealed that it will have a new sock to introduce at the show. Darn Tough Vermont plans to show its Light Cushion sock, which has a number of new features. Continue reading ORSM: Darn Tough Vermont to Unveil Light Cushion Sock

adidas miCoach Game Released

miCoach, the activity monitor from adidas, just got game. That is adidas miCoach was released for Kinect for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Move on the PlayStation 3. The game offers exercises to help keep you moving toward your goals.

The exercise title offers a sports-specific approach to home console training systems and motion-controlled support. On both systems, the game monitors how you do your exercises. This is done through optical body tracking with Kinect on the Xbox 360. On the PlayStation 3 moves are monitored through the PlayStation Move motion controller. Continue reading adidas miCoach Game Released

Monster iSport USA In-Ear Headphones Launch for the Olympics

The US Olympic team gets attention from Monster. The home theater manufacturer just launched its limited edition iSport USA in-ear headphones in red, white and blue to honor the US Olympic team. The headphones are designed with OMNITIP, an earhook that fits in the ear to secure headphones in place. Continue reading Monster iSport USA In-Ear Headphones Launch for the Olympics

Raisins, Natures Sports Chews

Those California Raisins are putting themselves back in the spotlight, or sunlight. A new study finds that raisins are as effective as sports chews for fueling workouts. Researchers at the University of California-Davis conducted the study, which was published in the Journal of International Society of Sports Nutrition. Continue reading Raisins, Natures Sports Chews

Louis Garneau Previews Course Limited Edition Collection

LG posted a video showing its new line: The Course Limited Edition Collection. The line uses technical fabrics, articulated fit, 5 motion chamois, coldblack, Boa Technology and other materials and techniques. Continue reading Louis Garneau Previews Course Limited Edition Collection

Mondraker Full Suspension Bikes with Forward Geometry

Over the past few seasons we’ve seen an increasing emphasis on 29er bikes, mountain bikes with larger wheels. French mountain bike maker Mondraker is now talking about forward geometry as the next evolution for the class of bikes. Continue reading Mondraker Full Suspension Bikes with Forward Geometry

Golf Like the Virtual Pros with VPAR

Sometimes you need some motivation to make par. Now golfers in California’s 921 established golf courses and 24 new golf facilities can track themselves among the pros with every stroke. VPAR Live Golf Scoring offers a real-time tournament experience. Continue reading Golf Like the Virtual Pros with VPAR

Team Sky Uses Adaptic Touch Wound Dressing

Watching the Tour de France this week, we’ve seen some incredible crashes. As of this past weekend we’ve even seen Tour winner Bradley Wiggins and other riders suffer from burns that occurred when fans running with flares ran too close to the riders.

While burns and road rash are unfortunate wounds while riding this tough endurance race, Team Sky has a tool in its arsenal to help provide relief and heal faster. It’s a wound dressing system from Systagenix. Continue reading Team Sky Uses Adaptic Touch Wound Dressing

O’Neill 365 Launches Natalie Coughlin Signature Collection

Sometimes the loungewear is almost as important as athletic wear. And that’s part of the emphasis with O’Neill 365’s new collection from Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin. Her new collection has a few pieces for pre-workout and post-workout. Continue reading O’Neill 365 Launches Natalie Coughlin Signature Collection

Garmin’s fēnix Outdoor Watch Goes Off Trail

GPS is great, but when you’re on a road you typically still have an idea of your location. For trails and other outdoors activities, if the GPS stops marking when you step off the trail, it’s useless. Garmin just released its fēnix Outdoor Watch, which still tracks and directs adventurers, even when they’re off the beaten path. Continue reading Garmin’s fēnix Outdoor Watch Goes Off Trail