http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:24:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/jogging-social-good.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:45:13 +0000 Creative concept encourages runners by giving them meaningful incentives to exercise. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/smart-shirt-excercise.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:54 +0000 Squid is a sensor-equipped shirt that captures electrical signals created by muscle movement.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/pedometer-wristband-active-kids.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:45 +0000 Easy to wear running device used in schools will promote proper youth fitness and exercise and fight obesity.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/daily-deals-fitness-activities.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:28:26 +0000 A new business model in the exercise industry creates packages of fun fitness experiences, offering consumers a break from strict schedules and activity monotony.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/stoke-victims-learn-steps-to-recovery-using-wii-game-future-of-gaming.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:30:14 +0000 Researchers at the US University of Notre Dame have developed a recovery platform for stroke patients using the Nintendo Wii called WeHab.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/wearable-smart-meter-rewards-fitness-activities-with-redeemable-points-future-of-gaming.html Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:20:14 +0000 Zamzee is a start-up that has created an online platform rewarding users for different forms of movement using data collected from a wearable smart meter.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/just-launched-automatic-tracking-for-your-health-pics.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:33:51 +0000 UP by Jawbone, released this morning, is the highly anticipated wristband that learns your daily habits to help you live better.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/music-motivation-pandora-adds-new-workout-stations.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:59:20 +0000 The personalized radio service aims to help you exercise with a new genre of stations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/a-canoe-that-fits-into-your-backpack.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:25:24 +0000 The Ad Hoc folding canoe helps rowers take their boating anywhere without the hassle of carrying anything bulky.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/dont-take-the-stairs-take-the-slide.html Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:54:17 +0000 A new outdoor installation gives commuters a little jolt of happiness in the often gloomy morning ride by putting park slides on train platforms.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/a-visual-physical-representation-of-your-bodys-data-using-nike-video.html Thu, 19 May 2011 14:27:49 +0000 This piece of tech offers a simulation of its user's cardiovascular function during exercise.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/new-gym-plan-requires-members-to-pay-more-if-they-dont-work-out.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:25:28 +0000 A new concept gym uses behavioral economics to change how and when members pay to workout.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/i-dration-smart-water-bottle-hydrates-athletes-in-real-time.html Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:09:09 +0000 The Cambridge Consultants explore hardware apps, the integration of mobile apps with a real-life device.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/smart-helmet-omits-smell-when-damaged.html Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:53:51 +0000 Similar to an aging toothbrush's colour-changing bristles, the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM has created remarkable new safety feature for cyclists. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/pics-lucie-koldovas-multi-purpose-exercise-furniture.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:21:10 +0000 Designer Lucie Koldova has created a useful collection of furniture that doubles as exercise equipment.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/pics-lucie-koldovas-multi-purpose-exercise-furniture-2.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:21:10 +0000 Designer Lucie Koldova has created a useful collection of furniture that doubles as exercise equipment.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/making-it-fun-to-take-the-stairs-instead-of-the-escalator.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:19:21 +0000 "Can we get more people to choose the stairs by making it fun to do?" This is the question posed by a group in Stockholm, Sweden who converted the stairs of a subway exit into a giant piano. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/icff-exercise-while-you-sit.html Fri, 22 May 2009 15:45:20 +0000 A primary function of seating is to provide comfort. But some do it so well, long term use can be unhealthy. Hence the term couch potato. NY based ErgoErgo is looking at seating in an entirely different way. At ICFF they launched a new seating concept designed by Alan Heller which is part exercise ball, part stool. The ErgoErgo stool is designed to give users a gentle workout with the benefits of strengthening core muscles and relieving back pain. The company developed the idea to encourage wellness primarily for the millions of Americans who work at a desk all dayRead more...]]>