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Having seen firsthand the growing emphasis on tracking athletic metrics for kids as young as six or seven, I wanted to dig into how this trend really impacts their mental well-being as well as performance. Of course this site focuses on a number of these types of trackers and as a sometimes Little League, AYSO, … Read more
Having a goal, and a way to measure it, can be one of the most effective ways to build desirable new habits. This is why Apple Watch’s “rings” are such a popular feature. They provide a tangible way to measure a daily activity. With the latest release of WatchOS 11 the setup does make some … Read more
Wearables and fitness trackers are a huge industry and even a few years ago more than 20% of the population was using them. With continued growth in the market this number has no doubt gone up, which makes understanding the metrics and data provided by our fitness devices becomes a more crucial matter. Among the … Read more
We cover all sorts of wellness tracking in large part because it helps ensure being able to take on fun new adventures. Lately that has included traveling to various National Parks. Each of the National Parks has it’s own fun areas to explore, but the best ones are often the less trafficked and more strenuous … Read more
Summertime in the sun offers so many opportunities for making great memories at the fields. Unfortunately though most fields sports provide minimal sun protection for both players and spectators. One of the best ways to make sure those memories are good ones is to make sure you are staying cool and hydrated. So how do … Read more
Summer time is a great season to get outside for an ad hoc wiffle ball game. We have already covered here the various easy ways to build your own field and get a game going. But once you have a place you play you will want to know how to make a wiffle ball strike … Read more
Spend any time with distance runners or cyclists and the conversation will turn to what to eat. For at athletes in training, the struggle to figure out what to eat during their long workouts is real. This article covers many of those struggles, including one of the more popular solutions we have tried, Tailwind Endurance. … Read more
Pickle Ball is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the United States. This trend is being driven by the increasing number of players that are taking up the sport. With the help of the latest technology, pickle ball players can now use specialized apps, wearable devices, and other tools to track their … Read more
Apple Watch is popular for having three simple rings that align to daily goals. The green ring is the “Exercise” ring and aligns to total minutes of exercise completed while wearing the watch. There are two main ways to accumulate exercise minutes on the watch. The first is by simply moving at a “brisk” pace … Read more
Recently we shifted over to using a triathlon bike mounted on a trainer to work with Zwift. This created a need for mounting a phone directly to the tri bike. Here we show how we have mounted an iPhone to a triathlon bike aero hydration system to run Zwift companion app or use the iPhone … Read more