Helmets for fitness have seriously evolved in the past 25 years, and while even a decade ago riders in pro cycling didn’t like to wear them, now the helmets are not only required – they are embraced. But there is still a ways to go, and the Swedish developers at MIPS are working on building a better helmet. Because it isn’t just about protecting the head, it is also about protecting the gray matter in side. Niklas Steenberg, CEO of MIPS AB tells where helmet development is “headed.” Continue reading Sunday Q&A: MIPS Talks About Building a Better Brain Bucket
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Sunday Q&A: David Mayer of Clean Bottle Comes Clean
If you’ve watched a mountain stage of the Tour de France you’ve probably seen David Mayer, but then again it could be anyone inside that water bottle costume. While Mayer is owner and designer of the Clean Bottle – the water bottle that unscrews from the bottom as well as top for better cleaning— he still actually “suits up” and runs along cyclists dressed as large bottle.
But in addition to being the guy in the suit, Dave is quite the innovator and he spoke to KineticShift to tell us what’s he working on next – and it isn’t another suit. Check out video of Dave
Sunday Q&A: Shea Vaughn Talks About Breaking Through
Fitness expert Shea Vaughn, mother of actor Vince Vaughn, discovered from both fitness training and personal experience, that women over 45 often feel like they are spinning their wheels and failing to live up to their own expectations. She says the problem is a lack of a mind-body connection, which can lead to depression, discouragement, disconnect, and deflation in body, mind, and heart.
As a 25-year veteran of the fitness industry including as a professional trainer and wellness coach, Vaughn has become a spokeswoman for creating well-being at any age with her recently released book, Breakthrough: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great, and Find Total Well-Being (HCI Books). She talks to KineticShift about breaking through: Continue reading Sunday Q&A: Shea Vaughn Talks About Breaking Through
Sunday Q&A: Velolet – “The Orbitz” of Bicycle Rental
While many types of transportation can fill in the blank in the statement, “Have ________ Will Travel,” typically when traveling a bike can be a pain to bring along. But renting a bike can have problems as many shops don’t always have high-end bikes available and you’re often subject to a first come, first served.
Now there is another way; where you can browse online, find the bike of the level you desire, book and be ready to ride when you arrive at your destination. Velolet is an online bike rental platform, dubbed the Orbitz of bike rental, designed specifically for the bike industry and the needs of brands, bike shops, and cyclists in that industry. Dan Clearly of Velolet tells us how the service works. Continue reading Sunday Q&A: Velolet – “The Orbitz” of Bicycle Rental