Wareable Technology - Best Training Watches

Wareable Technology - Best Training Watches

Wareable Technology - Best Training Watches

If you can't measure it you can't manage it. A sports watch lets you set targets for your training sessions and records your performance, so you can monitor your progress towards your goals.

TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch with Heart Rate Monitor


With it's single, easy-to-use joystick button and large clear screen, we found the TomTom multi-sport cardio to be the most intuitive of the watches to use. This may be a short-lived benefit any user would surely learn how to operate whichever watch they bought but there's a lovely simplicity to the way the TomTom functions. It acquired GPS signals at almost exactly the same speed as the Epson and only a few seconds behind the Garmin, and with its pulse monitoring capabilities in the bracelet, there's no heart rate strap to worry about.

However, to make sure the HR monitoring is accurate, the watch has to be securely fastened in the correct position on the wrist we measured wildly different beats per minute on our first couple of 10ks, until we'd found the sweet spot position and remember you'll need a HR strap for cycling if the watch is going to be mounted on the bars. On the plus side, it took just seconds to set up an interval training schedule and the 'virtual racer' where you can race against a previous performance on the same route is a great motivator. If you want to train in specific heart rate zones the watch will not only bleep but also vibrate when you fall outside your pre-set zone, which means you can use it while wearing headphones. The large digits on the screen make it the easiest watch to read, even with wind-watery eyes on a bike or through goggles in the pool. And at the end of a workout TomTom's extremely user-friendly MySports Mobile App makes it straightforward to upload and peruse your data ,it also uploads automatically to MapMyRun and RunKeeper if you prefer a different training record.
Great screen and extremely easy to use whether you're running, cycling or swimming; probably best suited to runners.

Epson Runsense SF-810 GPS Watch with built-in Heart Rate Monitor


For any athlete who prefers not to wear a heart rate monitor but still wants to track their pulse, the Epson Runsense is the answer. An optical sensor in the back of the watch takes heart rate readings from the wrist, and in three 10k runs its results were virtually identical to those of the Suunto which uses a traditional chest strap. The Epson RunSense SF-810 fixes both GPS and heart rate in precious few seconds, and once you've spent time reading the instruction manual (four buttons each with long and short press options), a world of data and functionality arrives at your fingertips. In chronograph mode there are four sets of data displayed on the screen (you can configure which you want where), but we found this rich level of detail harder to read when running hard.
Alongside the expected lap count, times and pace, the RunSense SF-810 lets you set targets for time and distance, and counts down until you've met your goals. It will also beep or vibrate to keep you on track if training in pre-set heart rate zones or to a target pace, and we did like the way it automatically pauses when you stop, so a training PB won't be ruined if traffic prevents you from crossing a road for a minute or two. For runners working on  cadence or biomechanics, the Epson has a stride length function, although we can't vouch for its accuracy on our three identical
10k runs our stride length varied by almost 10%, which seemed excessive. Finally, it's worth pointing out that while the Epson RunSense syncs with an app for Apple and Android devices, this is not available in either a version for a Mac nor Windows phone.
Does everything a GPS running watch needs to do, but more expensive and more limited than the TomTom.
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Harmful Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation

Harmful Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation

Harmful Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation

Do you know that UV rays are present even on cloudy days and indoors?
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All bands of UV radiation damage collagen fibers and accelerate aging of the skin. Both UVA and UVB destroy vitamin A in skin. UV rays can also damage the eyes as more than 99% of UV radiation is absorbed by the front of the eyes. Corneal damage, cataracts, and macular degeneration are all possible chronic effects from UV exposure and can ultimately lead to blindness. Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, can also develop within the eye.
 Skin Aqua UV SPF50+PA++++ are able to protect your skin wherever you are, indoors and outdoors, with its ability to block UV radiation while repairing and keeping the skin moisturised. They also prevent premature skin aging and lighten dark spots. Available at leading pharmacies and major supermarkets.
Ref: http://enhs.umn.edu/current/5103/uv/harmful.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet#Skin_damage

Never Skip Breakfast Again!

Never Skip Breakfast Again!

When you are told not to skip breakfast, you should listen.

A protein-rich breakfast such as yogurt may reduce unnecessary cravings and the possibilities of overeating during the day. The feeling of satiety is drawn when eating due to the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain. This response is essential in monitoring food intake throughout the day. And, meals that are high in protein seem to boost this effect by providing satiety to consumers, especially when taken as the first meal of the day.
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The origins of yogurt are unknown, but it is thought to have been invented in Mesopotamia around 5000 B.C. In ancient Indian records, the combination of yogurt and honey is called "the food of the gods".  Persian traditions hold that "Abraham owed his fecundity and longevity to the regular ingestion of yogurt".
The bacteria used to make yogurt are known as "yogurt cultures". Yogurt is produced using a culture of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus bacteria. In addition, other lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are also sometimes added during or after culturing yogurt.
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogurt
Cultured  Coconut Extract  vs Virgin Coconut Oil

Cultured Coconut Extract vs Virgin Coconut Oil

Cultured  Coconut Extract  vs Virgin Coconut Oil

Much has been said about the goodness of coconut oil.  Virgin  coconut  oil  (VCO)  is  produced  from normal  cold-pressed  technique.  Cultured  Coconut Extract  (CCE),  however  is  produced  through  an advanced  fermentation  process  using  carefully selected coconut milk that is ethically harvested at a specific  maturity.  It  has  been  processed  without heating  which  could  compromise  its  fatty  acid structure.
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Cultured  Coconut Extract   is  high  in  medium  chain  triglycerides,  lauric acid  and  naturally  occurring  bioactives, Bio-Lipopeptide. It is meticulously extracted through biotechnology's bacteria fermentation process, yielding  up  to  60%  extraordinarily  pure  lauric  acid. Mother's  milk  has  about  20%  lauric  acid.    Bio-Lipopeptide  is  only  available  in  cultured  coconut  extract while none has been traced in Virgin  coconut  oil.
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Bio- Lipopeptides are molecules that have therapeutic  effect  on  the  body. This  is  different  from Virgin  coconut  oil which  is  a  natural  source  of  Acid  Lauric  and saturated  fat  only.  This  medium  chain  fatty  acid, converts  into  monolaurin  in  our  body.  Monolaurin has  anti-viral,  anti-bacterial  and  anti-protozoa properties  that  are  used  by  our  body  to  destroy viruses that caused HIV, herpes and influenza.

The benefits of cultured coconut extract in therapy oil

  1. Good for dry, flaky skin
  2. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
  3. Protect the skin from the damaging effect of the sun
  4. Can be used for uneven skin tone, heals scar tissue, stretch marks,
  5. sun burn, rashes, insect bite, skin cuts and other common skin conditions
  6. Can be used for dry, flaky scalp or dandruff

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