Quirky. That’s was the first thought I had when seeing the Activ5 Portable Strength Training Device & Coaching App. But after trying it, I’m a convert, so in addition to “quirky” I’ll also have to say the device is “effective.” You should understand though what the device does so that you can …

Fitness watches are all the rage these days — some come with quite a bit of functionality, others not so much. Some look nice, others not so much. This new Nokia Steel watch says it is an “activity” and “sleep” watch — but is it a fitness watch? Let’s take a closer look.

In a previous post I wrote about how to fill an empty heavy bag.

But along with a quality heavy bag, I also needed a way to hang the bag. Hanging the bag from the ceiling or from the wall was not an option in my finished garage, so I looked for free-standing bag holders. Having experience with a …