Health and fitness – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:20:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Health and fitness – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Airofit PRO 2.0 Breathing Trainer review – yes, I’m a blow-hard https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/airofit-pro-2-0-breathing-trainer-review-yes-im-a-blow-hard/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/airofit-pro-2-0-breathing-trainer-review-yes-im-a-blow-hard/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:13 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405483 REVIEW – 73.  Why is that number important?  That was the calculated age of my lungs and my most recent pulmonary function test (PFT) about two years ago.  That was a problem as I was only 61 years old at the time.  I have a touch of asthma that makes it difficult for me to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/11/airofit-pro-2-0-breathing-trainer-review-yes-im-a-blow-hard/feed/ 0 Airofit review for The Gadgeteer nonadult ELEHEAR Alpha Pro hearing aids review – Is this OTC solution for you? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/26/elehear-alpha-pro-hearing-aids-review-is-this-otc-solution-for-you/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/26/elehear-alpha-pro-hearing-aids-review-is-this-otc-solution-for-you/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:15:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406978 REVIEW – Late last year (2022) the FDA issued a final rule that improves access to hearing aids with the creation of a new category OTC or Over-The-Counter where devices can be purchased without medical approval. The Alpha Pros from ELEHEAR fall into that category and at $999 they seem like a bargain compared to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/26/elehear-alpha-pro-hearing-aids-review-is-this-otc-solution-for-you/feed/ 6 iHealth Nexus Pro wireless body composition scale review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/25/ihealth-nexus-pro-wireless-body-composition-scale-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/25/ihealth-nexus-pro-wireless-body-composition-scale-review/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:09:49 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=405145 REVIEW – It’s been several years since I have even thought about getting a scale, let alone one of the fancy types. I’ve been on old faithful, the cheapest you can get, and it was time for an upgrade. Simple and easy to use was important to me, and the iHealth Nexus Pro wireless body …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/25/ihealth-nexus-pro-wireless-body-composition-scale-review/feed/ 0 Mythinglogic Home Gym Storage Rack review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/mythinglogic-home-gym-storage-rack-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/mythinglogic-home-gym-storage-rack-review/#respond Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:00:41 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=403918 REVIEW – The main part of my basement doubles as a family room and a home gym. Over the years I’ve accumulated a lot of fitness equipment. There’s a treadmill, a TotalGym sliding bench trainer, and all kinds of dumbells, resistance bands, and kettlebells. In other words, it’s a mess. Imagine my excitement when Mythinglogic …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/26/mythinglogic-home-gym-storage-rack-review/feed/ 0 Merach E09 Auto Electromagnetic Elliptical Machine review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/25/merach-e09-auto-electromagnetic-elliptical-machine-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/25/merach-e09-auto-electromagnetic-elliptical-machine-review/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:00:13 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399605 REVIEW – For those Gadgeteer readers who have been following my journey to outfit my gym, you would have read my recent exercise equipment review featuring the Freebeat Boom Exercise bike. Now I get a chance to add variety and versatility to my workout with this Merach E09 Auto Electromagnetic Elliptical Machine. What is it? …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/25/merach-e09-auto-electromagnetic-elliptical-machine-review/feed/ 0 What's in the box - The Merach E09 Auto Electromagnetic Elliptical Machine nonadult Healing Mosey MoseyLumbar™ Multi-function Lumbar Lift and Lower Back Massage Device review – like a personal back masseuse https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/17/healing-mosey-moseylumbar-multi-function-lumbar-lift-and-lower-back-massage-device-review-like-a-personal-back-masseuse/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/17/healing-mosey-moseylumbar-multi-function-lumbar-lift-and-lower-back-massage-device-review-like-a-personal-back-masseuse/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:11 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400568 REVIEW – As an elder millennial, I’m well into the phase of life where everything constantly hurts, and I’ve begun pulling back and leg muscles on an annual/semi-annual basis instead of every few years. When the offer to review the Healing Mosey MoseyLumbar™ Multi-function Lumbar Lift and Lower Back Massage Device came in, I had …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/17/healing-mosey-moseylumbar-multi-function-lumbar-lift-and-lower-back-massage-device-review-like-a-personal-back-masseuse/feed/ 0 MoseyLumbar™ Multi-function Lumbar Lift and Lower Back Massage Device nonadult NIVIOP Red Light Therapy Belt review – Fat reduction? No! Pain relief? Yes! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/17/niviop-red-light-therapy-belt-review-fat-reduction-no-pain-relief-yes/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/17/niviop-red-light-therapy-belt-review-fat-reduction-no-pain-relief-yes/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:27:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=399018 REVIEW – Red light therapy is all the rage these days.  It is claimed to help relieve joint pain, relieve muscle pain, reduce inflammation, and reduce fat.  Lucky for you, I have all those things so today, we’re looking at the NIVIOP red light therapy belt.  Let’s see if a little light can make some …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/17/niviop-red-light-therapy-belt-review-fat-reduction-no-pain-relief-yes/feed/ 0 Nutrisense real-time glucose analysis system review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/31/nutrisense-real-time-glucose-analysis-system-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/31/nutrisense-real-time-glucose-analysis-system-review/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:54:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400345 REVIEW – Frequently indulging in a diet full of candy bars, chips, pizza, cake, cookies, etc. will obviously impact your waistline, but have you ever wondered how foods impact other areas of your health, like your blood sugar? I’m sure you’ve heard of diabetes, and how it can wreak havoc on your organs. For many …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/31/nutrisense-real-time-glucose-analysis-system-review/feed/ 4 HEYCHY Cute X Mini Massage Gun review – palm-sized percussor pounds pain points pleasantly https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/30/heychy-cute-x-mini-massage-gun-review-palm-sized-percussor-pounds-pain-points-pleasantly/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/30/heychy-cute-x-mini-massage-gun-review-palm-sized-percussor-pounds-pain-points-pleasantly/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:56:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=398262 REVIEW – Way back in 2019, I reviewed the Theragun G3Pro percussive massager.  Since then, it has become a regular part of my ache and pain relief process.  I still use it regularly and am glad I have it.  Since we are retired, we travel a lot.  The Theragun never comes with because it is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/30/heychy-cute-x-mini-massage-gun-review-palm-sized-percussor-pounds-pain-points-pleasantly/feed/ 0 HeyChy Cute X mini massage gun for The Gadgeteer nonadult Comfier Shiatsu Foot Massager review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/28/comfier-shiatsu-foot-massager-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/28/comfier-shiatsu-foot-massager-review/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=398636 REVIEW – I have suffered from Plantar Fascitis for many years and I have worn special shoes designed to provide relief for probably 15 years. Several years ago I even received steroid shots in my heel. One thing that I have found that provides good relief after a long day on my feet is a …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/28/comfier-shiatsu-foot-massager-review/feed/ 0 COMFIER Shiatsu Foot Massager touch controls nonadult EarBuddy is designed to replace your single use cotton swabs https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/24/earbuddy-is-designed-to-replace-your-single-use-cotton-swabs/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/24/earbuddy-is-designed-to-replace-your-single-use-cotton-swabs/#comments Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:57:09 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=400200 CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Do you use cotton swabs to clean accumulated wax or dry the water from your ears after a swim or shower? Instead of buying box after box of disposable cotton swabs, an alternative solution is the EarBuddy. This small reusable ear cleaner is a safe way to remove wax, water, and dirt …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/24/earbuddy-is-designed-to-replace-your-single-use-cotton-swabs/feed/ 3 Withings Body Composition Scale review – This scale knows your body better than you do! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/17/withings-body-composition-scale-review-this-scale-knows-your-body-better-than-you-do/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/17/withings-body-composition-scale-review-this-scale-knows-your-body-better-than-you-do/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:15:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=396213 REVIEW – I have been using Withings scales every day to track my weight since I reviewed their first WiFi Body Scale back in 2010 and more recently, the Withings Body Cardio Scale that I reviewed in 2016. I find their scales to be excellent as far as reliability and ease of use. Can I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/17/withings-body-composition-scale-review-this-scale-knows-your-body-better-than-you-do/feed/ 0 Withings Body Composition Scale demo nonadult Washwow Cup2 Electrolyzed Water generator cup review – rinse and spit with science https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/07/washwow-cup2-electrolyzed-water-generator-cup-review-rinse-and-spit-with-science/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/07/washwow-cup2-electrolyzed-water-generator-cup-review-rinse-and-spit-with-science/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:26 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=396020 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – It’s time to get all science-y folks as today, we’re going to explore the mysteries of electrolyzed water.  Per Wikipedia: Electrolysed water (electrolyzed water, EOW, ECA, electrolyzed oxidizing water, electro-activated water, or electro-chemically activated water solution) is produced by the electrolysis of ordinary tap water containing dissolved sodium chloride. The electrolysis of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/07/washwow-cup2-electrolyzed-water-generator-cup-review-rinse-and-spit-with-science/feed/ 1 Washwow Cup2 test for The Gadgeteer nonadult The Fitbench Free has all your basic needs covered for a great weight-training workout https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/04/the-fitbench-free-has-all-your-basic-needs-covered-for-a-great-weight-training-workout/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/04/the-fitbench-free-has-all-your-basic-needs-covered-for-a-great-weight-training-workout/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:00:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=397148 NEWS – The Fitbench Free is a unique workout bench. It allows you to store four sets of dumbells and other equipment right on (or in) the bench. The bench has a soft-closing cushioned top and can be elevated to six different positions to tailor to your workout needs. It also has five steel anchor …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/07/04/the-fitbench-free-has-all-your-basic-needs-covered-for-a-great-weight-training-workout/feed/ 1 freebeat Boom Exercise Bike review – enjoy the ride to better health https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/20/freebeat-boom-exercise-bike-review-enjoy-the-ride-to-better-health/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/20/freebeat-boom-exercise-bike-review-enjoy-the-ride-to-better-health/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:01:00 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391152 REVIEW – As many of you already know, I am on a bike riding/fitness quest and I have been really committing to riding in the nature preserve near my home whenever I can. However, I quickly realized that I need more exercise and I need to somehow incorporate bike riding into my evenings after I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/20/freebeat-boom-exercise-bike-review-enjoy-the-ride-to-better-health/feed/ 0 Just assembled the Freebeat Boom Exercise Bike nonadult iReliev Far Infrared Heating Pad review – pain relief by getting “stoned”? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/17/ireliev-far-infrared-heating-pad-review-pain-relief-by-getting-stoned/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/17/ireliev-far-infrared-heating-pad-review-pain-relief-by-getting-stoned/#respond Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:00:15 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391924 REVIEW – Getting old sucks.  Everything hurts and you learn to appreciate soft things and warm things much more than you ever realized you would.  Heat is one of those therapies that seem to help with a variety of aches and pains.  That explains why heating pads exist.  Today, we’re going to look at the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/17/ireliev-far-infrared-heating-pad-review-pain-relief-by-getting-stoned/feed/ 0 Lusper Adjustable Weight Bench review – Add to your home gym without breaking the bank https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/05/lusper-adjustable-weight-bench-review-add-to-your-home-gym-without-breaking-the-bank/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/05/lusper-adjustable-weight-bench-review-add-to-your-home-gym-without-breaking-the-bank/#respond Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:01:12 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=393656 REVIEW – I’ve had a gym membership in the past, but I’d rather work out in the comfort and privacy of my own home. So I have accumulated a variety of workout gear that includes a Sole Fitness treadmill, a low-end Total Gym, and a collection of hand weights, resistance bands, etc. And now I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/05/lusper-adjustable-weight-bench-review-add-to-your-home-gym-without-breaking-the-bank/feed/ 0 Bestqool Pro100 red light therapy device review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/bestqool-pro100-red-light-therapy-device-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/bestqool-pro100-red-light-therapy-device-review/#comments Sun, 21 May 2023 14:06:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391998 REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several red light therapy devices from a laser helmet that claimed to restore thinning hair (it didn’t for me) to an infrared wrap that claimed to help with sore joints (again, it didn’t really help me). So with that track record in mind, why did I agree to review the Bestqool …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/21/bestqool-pro100-red-light-therapy-device-review/feed/ 2 Calm persistent nausea for nearly 15 continuous days with Reliefband Flex https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/calm-persistent-nausea-for-nearly-15-continuous-days-with-reliefband-flex/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/calm-persistent-nausea-for-nearly-15-continuous-days-with-reliefband-flex/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 18:07:08 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391169 NEWS – Let’s face it, nausea sucks.  The feeling in your stomach where you feel like you’re on the verge of vomiting can be debilitating.  According to a recent Reliefband study, nausea in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions.  73% of respondents reported that they experience nausea regularly and for 75% of those people, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/17/calm-persistent-nausea-for-nearly-15-continuous-days-with-reliefband-flex/feed/ 0 SOOCAS Neos 2-in-1 electric toothbrush and electric water flosser review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/16/soocas-neos-2-in-1-electric-toothbrush-and-electric-water-flosser-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/16/soocas-neos-2-in-1-electric-toothbrush-and-electric-water-flosser-review/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 13:41:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=391592 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Even though I brush my teeth twice a day and floss regularly, I still have problems with build-up behind my lower front teeth due to how they are crowded. This is my trouble spot and where the hygienist always spends the most time torturing, I mean cleaning. That is until I switched …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/16/soocas-neos-2-in-1-electric-toothbrush-and-electric-water-flosser-review/feed/ 0 Bitvae Water Flosser review – No parsley between YOUR teeth! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/12/bitvae-water-flosser-review-no-parsley-between-your-teeth/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/12/bitvae-water-flosser-review-no-parsley-between-your-teeth/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 16:53:04 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389407 REVIEW – Just prior to the The Bitvae Water Flosser coming up for review my dentist told me to start water flossing. What timing! The concept brings back my memories of the original boxy, water flosser my Mom bought. It sat on a wall mount because there were no countertops in our house, just standalone …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/12/bitvae-water-flosser-review-no-parsley-between-your-teeth/feed/ 0 Bitvae Water Flosser demo nonadult Merach 950 dual resistance wood rowing machine review – row row row your butt https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/merach-950-dual-resistance-wood-rowing-machine-review-row-row-row-your-butt/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/merach-950-dual-resistance-wood-rowing-machine-review-row-row-row-your-butt/#comments Sat, 06 May 2023 13:00:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=388633 REVIEW – I had a cheap rowing machine a few years ago that I really enjoyed – not so much for the product but just because I liked the workout. A few months into using it though, the elastic-based strap snapped while I was rowing, throwing me backward. It was unpleasant, to say the least. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/06/merach-950-dual-resistance-wood-rowing-machine-review-row-row-row-your-butt/feed/ 2 Health and fitness - The Gadgeteer nonadult Oclean X Pro Digital Smart Sonic Toothbrush review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/10/oclean-x-pro-digital-smart-sonic-toothbrush-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/10/oclean-x-pro-digital-smart-sonic-toothbrush-review/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:12:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386582 REVIEW – Dental hygiene is an area that I’ve always strived to improve in as an adult so I’m always on the lookout for new gadgets that will assist me with that. That is why the Oclean X Pro Digital Smart Sonic Toothbrush caught my eye. The built-in brush zone tracking really drew me in …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/10/oclean-x-pro-digital-smart-sonic-toothbrush-review/feed/ 2 Mountrax Foot Massager review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/21/mountrax-foot-massager-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/21/mountrax-foot-massager-review/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:29:02 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=383579 REVIEW – For many years I have suffered from Plantar Fasciitis. I have been to physical therapy and even received very painful injections in my heel. Each weekday I walk a mile each way from the railroad terminal to work and a mile back and usually during the day I frequently walk around the office. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/21/mountrax-foot-massager-review/feed/ 0 CardioMood Performance and Health Tracker review – work out when you’re ready! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/20/cardiomood-performance-and-health-tracker-review-work-out-when-youre-ready/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/20/cardiomood-performance-and-health-tracker-review-work-out-when-youre-ready/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=383777 REVIEW – Fitness wearables are all the rage, and the accuracy of and amount of data they provide is ever-increasing.  Most of these wearables come in the form of a watch, like those by Apple or Garmin.  But what if you don’t want a big clunky watch on your wrist?  Or, what if you want …

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