That didn't hurt...

Researcher working at Linkoping University have developed an implantable organic ion pump that blocks pain.

Read more about it via Linkoping U:

www.liu.se

Take two triangles and call me in the morning...

The 'Thync' system is a neuro-stimulator wearable that can be tuned to either calm you down, or rev you up. Five minutes of wearing the device will put the user into the desired state of mind. Cost: 299 USD

Read more about it via Thync:

www.thync.com

Daring feats...

Christopher McDougall is back with an interesting story - 'Natural Born Heros'. Part action story, part training philosophy, and a bit of a 'how to' - this book is fun and informative for anyone looking for a fresh perspective on physical training. Cost: 20 USD

Available from Amazon:

www.amazon.com

Shocking workout secrets...

A new workout suit called 'The Antelope' targets muscle groups using electrodes. There have been other systems for using electronic muscle stimulation, but this one is completely self-contained and uses a smartphone as a controller. The manufacturer states that 20 minutes of working out while wearing the suit is equal to 3 hours of a traditional exercise.

Read more about it via Wearable Life Science:

wls.club

Row houses...

Rowing is a great workout, but a rowing machine takes up quite a bit of room at home. Ram & Row have the solution: a compact side table that unfolds into a functional rowing machine. Cost: from 2,300 USD

Read more about it via Yooko:

www.yooko.fr

Like a whale...

The 'Nemesis Swim Fin' made by Speedo have taken their design from whales. The bumpy edges of the whale's fins (called tubercles) create less resistance in the water. Cost 40 USD.

Info and order via Speedo:

www.speedousa.com

Got a minute?...

The New York Times have published a 7 Minute workout that promises to keep you scientifically fit, in the minimum amount of time. All this is accomplished without the use of special equipment.

The 7 Minute Workout instructions via the New York Times:

well.blogs.nytimes.com/projects/workouts

Day bag...

Karl Lagerfeld designed a punching bag for Louis Vuitton. Really. Only 25 will be made. Cost: 175,000 USD

Read more about it via HighSnobiety:

www.highsnobiety.com

Ask mat...

The 'SmartMat' interactive in-home yoga system will coach you without leaving your house. The smart sensor laden mat can wirelessly communicate with your mobile device to coach a session and provide feedback. Cost: 447 USD

Read, watch the video, and pre-order via SmartMat:

www.smartmat.com

Lyte refreshments...

The value of LyteShow is simple: an electrolyte refreshment for people that drink alcohol. No extra sugar - just rapid hydration. Cost: 15 USD

Info and order via LyteShow:

www.lyteshow.com

Golf partner...

Anyone in danger of getting exercise while golfing could consider the 'X9 Follow Lithium Golf Trolley'. The bluetooth based device will follow you at a discreet distance with your clubs. Cost: 1,499 GBP

Read more and pre-order via Stewart Golf:

www.stewartgolf.co.uk

Getting tanked...

The 'iSopod Tank' made by Trendir is an isolation tank with a little more elbow room. The tank is 50 percent larger than most isolation tanks, has integrated lighting and MP3 sound options. Cost: about 23,000 USD

Read more via Trendir:

www.trendir.com/archives/floatation-tank-isopod.html

Horsing around...

Ralph Lauren is entering the 'wearable tech' market with a new sport shirt. The 'Polo Tech Shirt' is outfitted with sensors that can relay biological and physiological information to your smart phone. All while looking great.

Read more about it via Ralph Lauren:

phx.corporate-ir.net

Get over it...

Should you need a bit of inspiration for your weekend workouts, watch Kacy Catanzaro finish the 'American Ninja Warrior' obstacle course.

Kacy Catanzaro - American Ninja Warrior Finalist - via YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfZFuw7a13E

Doc-in-a-box...

Coming soon: a small laboratory in a box will be able to run diagnostics at home, for things like hormone levels, health checks, vitamin needs and more. The proposed base unit will sell for 199 USD, with single use analysis cartridges sold separately.

Read more from 'The Verge':

www.theverge.com

Peak training...

Hypoxico offers solutions for high altitude training, from the safety and comfort of Manhattan. They have a variety of solutions for acclimatizing including sleep chambers and workout rooms.

Read more about it via Hypoxico:

www.hypoxico.com

Looking good...

The designers at Killspencer want you to look good while working out. Their 'Black Leather Speedbag' might be a piece of kit you'll leave in plain sight. Cost: 1,250 USD

Info and order via KillSpencer:

killspencer.com

Freshen up...

The 'Human Regenerator' is a new state of the art system for healing and anti-aging. Once inside the device, you're pelted with electromagnetic waves pulsing at just the right frequency to enhance healing. Cost: about 500,000 USD for the base unit - however, there's a version decorated with diamonds that sells for about 10 Million USD.

Read more about it via System 4 Technologies:

system4-technologies.com/10.html

Get moving...

The 'Mad Skills' book is an illustrated catalog of over 700 exercises - eliminating the need to for boring repetition. Cost: about 35 USD.

Available from Amazon, info from the Mad Skills microsite:

madskillsbook.com

Smart shirt...

The 'Hexoskin' project will be monitoring your health in extreme detail. Breathing rates, heart beats, sleeping habits, and a host of details can be mapped via software. The shirt itself is easy to use, just drop a sensor into the contained pocket - everything else is built in.

Read more about it via Indiegogo:

www.indiegogo.com