Blog entries in 2011/01
Back in stock 14-01-2011
The Fitstream Gymnastics Rings, Weighted Vest, and Resistance Bands are now back in stock and ready to ship!
Check them out in the Fitstream Store and let us know if you have any questions at admin@fitstream.com.
Google Labs Body Browser 12-01-2011
Google Labs have released an interesting new application called Body Browser which lets you explore the human body in 3D.
It's early days for the app and it's a bit basic at the moment but pretty cool nevertheless.
Kind of like Google Maps for the human body you're able to search, rotate, zoom and peel back layers of flesh to reveal muscles, organs, bones and finally the nervous system.
It's definitely worth a look, but because it's built using cutting edge tech you'll need to download the latest version of Google Chrome (now in beta) to view it (we couldn't get it to work in Firefox).
Body Browser has obvious medical uses but it's a good reference application for the layman, and quite a humbling experience to navigate the entire make-up of the body with such ease and detail.
It's one to watch we think and it will be interesting to see how the app develops over time or allows third party integration.
Two bodyweight exercises added for fitness anywhere 08-01-2011
We've added two new bodyweight exercises to the directory this week - burpees, and the bodyweight squat. Both exercises are highly functional, require no equipment and very little space to perform.
- Burpees are an intense full-body exercise and a great conditioning choice that will help burn away any excess Christmas weight. Read our burpee guide to learn how to integrate them into your routine, or for some advanced ideas if you're already competent.
- The squat is a fundamental movement that will strengthen and tone the lower body. You should be skilled with the bodyweight exercise before trying weighted variations. Read more about the fundamentals of the squat in our guide.