Fitness + Health

It seems like every week we hear about a new fitness tracker , so we weren't surprised to hear that fitness giant Garmin has gotten in on the trend with their new Garmin vívofit fitness tracker . I've been using it for a few weeks, and I…

I may have a bunch of races under my hydration belt, including a full marathon [ ed note: whoo, Julie!] , but I still rely on rockin' playlists to keep me going, which is why I'm absolutely loving the Rock My Run app (iOS and Android) an…

I'm a triathlete and a data geek, so as you might imagine, I keep my eye on cool new innovations in fitness technology. Which is why I was intrigued when I discovered the Lumafit fitness tracker , now on Kickstarter. The Lumafit uses som…

When it comes to safety with our kids, we don't mess around. And that's especially true when it comes to bike riding. We've found some fantastic bike helmets over the years, but one area that's been seriously lacking in both safety and c…

I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the Beats Pill bike mount , but then I realized that although I am not the bike rider myself, I remembered the old days of cruising around town with a boom box in the front basket. This is definitely …

Since Android users have to wait for so much of the cool apps we cover, we're always thrilled to announce when one we love finally hits Google Play. This time, it's the Jawbone UP24 for Android . Now Android users can get the same real-t…

Bicycle reflectors and reflective strips on athletic clothing are only visible with a light source, like a car's headlights. So the scary truth is that when your reflective gear is visible, you're probably in the path of a car. The Halo …

Some of the very coolest innovations that captured our imaginations at the 2014 International CES this past week were in the realm of wearable fitness tech. In fact, you can hardly open an article about CES without seeing a ton of buzz a…

Football parents around the country are becoming more and more concerned about concussions. Some of these medical findings we're hearing about are pretty scary. But football isn't going away any time soon, so how do we keep our kids safe…

As an avid runner, I've got my fair share of fitness gadgets , many of which we've featured here on Cool Mom Tech. So I suppose it's no surprise that I'm fascinated by this new fitness tracker that actually attaches to a smart sock. Yes,…

It's been a couple of exciting weeks for Android users, with the new LifeProof Android case announcement just last week. And now, this great news from Jawbone. Starting today, Android users will now be able to use the Jawbone UP , one of…

It's no secret that I'm in love with Jawbone products , so I was pretty anxious to get my hands on their fitness gadget, the Jawbone UP , which unfortunately had some issues forcing them to take it off the market while they made some nec…

As far as fitness and racing tech gear go, when I find something that works, I stick with it. That's why I never leave home without my Armpocket running band , which took me through a half and full marathon (and all the training before i…

I was a big fan of the FitBit back when it came out, a handy little gadget that's sort of a pedometer on steroids. It's great for those of us who aren't super hard core fitness buffs but just want to have something that keeps track of ou…

My sport earphones have gone missing (darn kids), but I'm not too upset since now I've got a good reason to try the new yurbuds Inspire earphones, designed especially for women. I've gone through years of training and multiple races -- e…

We've dabbled in the electric toothbrush world (or battery-operated, more aptly) but with kids who still have small mouths and small hands, most of them were a little too much to handle. And I promise that wasn't just an excuse not to br…

I have always wanted to be a runner. But each time I'd start up again, my knees would hurt---a lot. I was so slow, my dog-partner didn't even need to trot. And, inevitably, I'd overextend myself, get hurt, and stop for yet another six mo…

My workouts have been getting a little stale lately. Oh, all right, I'll say it: I'm bored. I'm bored with my playlist, I'm bored my running route, I'm bored with the whole darn thing. But I think I've found the perfect thing to make my …

Smart phones. Bracelets that track your heart rate and the number of steps you walk each day. A self-adjusting thermostat . Gadgets are getting scary smart, right? And we just found out about the smartest toothbrush in the world, powered…

As a runner and fitness buff, I'm a big fan of Nike+ gadgets. So you can bet my interest was piqued when I heard about their new FuelBand release that I'm dying to get my hands on already. The concept of the Nike+ FuelBand and iPhone app…

As part of our fitness resolutions , Julie Marsh (our awesome VP of Operations) and I have been training for a series of races this year. So imagine how excited we were when Disney Sports invited us to participate in the newest race: The…

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that after a month full of sweets, I've got the perennial "Get in Shape" resolution at the top of my list. I've already stocked up on the coolest fitness gear , but now I'm looking to tech to give me a …

I'm hardly the video gaming type, but after I was introduced to Ubisoft's Just Dance 2 last year, I've been known to pop it in and shake my butt to Ke$ha even when no one's around. So when I heard that they launched Just Dance 3, well, y…

We raved about the FitBit last year as the perfect holiday tech gift for fitness-obsessed family members, so I was thrilled to learn that they just launched a new, juiced up version this week. Especially with the holiday or what I call "…