by Julie | Fitness + Health
With the explosion of fitness tech, we’ve seen a ton of cool activity trackers, like the Jawbone UP, FitBit Flex, and Garmin vívofit. Now we’ve found one that looks prettier and does even more than the others: The Misfit Shine. The Misfit Shine not only...
by Julie | 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 can safely say...
by Julie | Fitness + Health
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) and all of their cool,...
by Julie | Fitness + Health
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 some of the brand new fitness...
by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health
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 cool...
by Kristen Chase | Fitness + Health, Gear + Hardware
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 one better. If you love...
by Julie | Fitness + Health
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-time fitness feedback...
by Julie | Fitness + Health
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 Belt is the...
by Cool Mom Team | Fitness + Health
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 and excitement about it. Not a...
by Kristen Chase | Fitness + Health
When it comes to fitness bands, the Jawbone UP vs FitBit Flex are the two comparisons that come up in every conversation I have. So for the last few weeks–yes, even during the holidays–Julie and I have been using them both to track our own activity and...
by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health
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 while...
by Kristen Chase | Fitness + Health
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, a sock....
