http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:30:50 +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/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/motion-sensing-gym-walls.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:04:04 +0000 Bally Total Fitness is using Kinetic technology to improve user experience and attract new members.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/crowdfunded-fitness-goals.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:14 +0000 New website uses crowdfunded rewards to motivate users to accomplish health objectives. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/nike-private-basketball-court.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:31 +0000 Refurbished gym in New York's Lower East Side offers a complete sporting experience for exclusive members. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/yoga-benefits-challenged.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:10:56 +0000 A $5bn industry is outraged over a New York Times article saying that the keep fit regime could actually be harmful to your body.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/the-biggest-loser-weight-loss-resorts-let-you-get-fit-with-the-pros.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:45:40 +0000 The popular US TV show has branched out with a pair of branded health centres to further engage their viewers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/game-functionality-and-systems-gesture-based-gaming-future-of-gaming.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:00:31 +0000 Motion-sensing technologies are capable of responding to a wider range of natural movements, enabling developers to create more intuitive game experiences. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/game-penalizes-exercisers-for-failing-to-get-to-the-gym-future-of-gaming.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:15:17 +0000 Gym-Pact is a start-up that works in collaboration with fitness centers in Boston to provide monetary disincentives for skipping the gym.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/wearable-smart-meter-turns-fitness-into-an-interactive-game.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:00:08 +0000 PSFK spoke about the Future Of Gaming with the founder of Switch2Health, a company producing wearable technology that keeps track of an individual’s fitness achievements and provides incentives that reward healthy behavior.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/faster-fashion-intelligent-textiles-monitor-personal-biometrics.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:31:47 +0000 Advances in sensor technology and fabrics are transforming ordinary clothing into wearable health diagnostic devices.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/app-turns-any-outdoor-activity-into-a-competitive-race.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:10:07 +0000 PSFK discussed the Future of Gaming with the founder of Explorence, a start-up that develops mobile games which turn outdoor recreational activities into real life video games.]]> 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/2011/11/nike-wants-to-make-jogging-cool-in-china.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:05 +0000 Global sports brand aims to change local perceptions about running with its advertising campaign. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-4.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:15:05 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfks-top-five-stories-of-the-week.html Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:34:56 +0000 Review the best in design, trends, culture, arts and fashion in our weekly 'What's Trending Now' roundup.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/mouthguards-with-sensors-record-head-injuries.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:45:47 +0000 Researchers at Standford University are able to measure the impact of sport-related head injuries with this mouthguard sensor. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/interactive-motion-sensitive-video-technology-coming-to-gyms.html Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:30:36 +0000 Bally Total Fitness centers will soon make interactive informational video walls available to members.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/reebok-to-pay-settlement-over-health-claims-headlines.html Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:03:33 +0000 The brand's claim that wearing their EasyTone line strengthens legs better than with regular sneakers is being challenged.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/mobile-skateboard-shop-outfits-youth-in-new-york-city.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:38:10 +0000 A mobile skateboard shop caters to youths and promotes the sport by bringing products directly to skate parks.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/runkeeper-makes-its-health-graph-api-open-to-the-public.html Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:11:33 +0000 RunKeeper's Health Graph API is now on public beta, so that fitness fanatics can give workout data access to their doctors, physical therapists, gym trainers, nutritionists, and the like.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/does-jogging-really-make-you-look-younger.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:03:32 +0000 A daily jog around the park sounds like a great way to look and feel young, but how do you really look after three or four laps?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/soundwave-wired-up-surfers-catch-the-sound-of-the-big-waves.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:40:55 +0000 A new experience of an extreme sport from purveyors of hip arts and culture, Red Bull. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/shape-up-alarm-clock-keeps-you-fit.html Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:10:58 +0000 Shape Up! is an alarm clock that sparks an active start every morning.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/nike-yesyesno-make-art-with-their-feet.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:58:05 +0000 The sportswear brand teamed up with the interactive collective to create a project which generates works of art from the movements and travel paths of runners.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/interactive-pirate-ship-bedroom-pics.html Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:20:46 +0000 Designer Steve Kuhl encourages fitness, fun and exploration with his imaginative creation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/01/augmented-audio-game-spurs-fitness-by-immersing-runners-in-zombie-infested-world.html Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:50:12 +0000 PSFK discussed the Future Of Gaming with the founder of Six To Start about his augmented audio running game, Zombies, Run!]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/how-excercise-might-slow-aging.html Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:03:27 +0000 New case studies show that intensive physical training may be a key to living a longer (healthier) life. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/swimsense-a-performance-monitoring-device-for-swimmers.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:17:44 +0000 A wearable 'pedometer' will track personal metrics when swimming laps.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/cheers-to-your-workout.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:26:12 +0000 A promotional partnership between vodka brand Svedka and David Barton Gym lavishes gym patrons with vodka-based refreshment after their boot camp workout.]]>