Sports Techie

Tag: health

  • Football Helmet Sensor Technology

    Researching the topic of technology sensors in football helmets for iQ by Intel was an outstanding Sports Techie community blog opportunity. I interviewed helmet manufacturers Riddell Sports, Schutt Sports and Xenith along with an Intel spokesperson about how their company addresses helmet sensor tech. Big Data generated by high-impact collisions is being gathered with Intel…

  • Brain Injuries and Extreme Sports?

    The appeal of extreme sports is in the adrenaline rush the athlete feels while engaged in the activity. The inherent danger involved, combined with the athlete’s requirement to push their body beyond its perceived limits, makes sports such as base jumping and free climbing a draw for millions of thrill seekers. Unfortunately, those who choose…

  • 10 Reasons Outdoor Play is Crucial to Healthy Child Development

    The iconic image of the idyllic American childhood was, not so long ago, based around the idea of spending long summer days playing outside and exploring the neighborhood until the streetlights were illuminated. Today’s fear-driven culture might make it difficult to send your kids outside for the entirety of a day in good conscience without…

  • Boxing, Money, and Health: The Floyd Mayweather Case Study and Infographic

    Boxing, Money, and Health: The Floyd Mayweather Case Study and InfographicThis pioneering boxing sports business infographic case study about Floyd “Money” Mayweather is full of Big Data facts for the Sports Techie community blog to analyze. The explosion of Pay Per View technology in sports and in particular boxing and the UFC have helped Mr.…

  • Sports Techie Milestones II

    The second edition of the Sports Techie milestones is here and features our Intuit Big Game commercial round two update, another exclusive iQ by Intel NFL and technology article, and my experiences with the new iPhone 5S smartphone by Apple and the Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system. The Sports Techie community blog is honored to…

  • The Best BlackBerry Apps for Cyclists

    People bike for all sorts of reasons: relaxation, exercise, commuting or sports performance. While you might know the reasons 57 million cyclists ride, according to Bicycling Info, you might not know that there are cyclist apps designed to make riding more enjoyable and safer. These Blackberry apps help you find your way, keep you motivated…

  • Is Your Child Ready to Play Sports?

    When it comes to signing your child up for a sports team, it’s natural to feel a bit of trepidation while they’re still young. While you do not want your child to be behind the other children in terms of skills, you may wonder if your child is ready to devote the time and effort…

  • 10 of the Best iPhone Apps for Creating a Workout Song List

    Listening to music is one of the best ways to stay motivated while working out. However, choosing the wrong music can have an adverse effect on your workout. If the tempo is too slow for the workout, it can throw off your pace. If the tempo is too fast, on the other hand, you may…

  • LIT activity tracker is crowdfunding on Indiegogo with only one day left

    LIT is the first activity tracking watch designed to interpret movements in surf, skate, snow, moto and other Action Sports. LIT also tracks simple activities like walking, running, or even gardening along with the technology to track and measure big airtime, peak g-force, rotations, jumps and a host of other unique metrics. This Sports Techie…

  • KIDS2PROSPORTS Interactive, Global Sport And Social Network Beta Ready For Use

    Kids2ProSports.com is an interactive, global sport web site and social network invented by Founder and CEO, Alan Chokov, which provides resources to create, share and preserve a user’s sports legacy from birth, through childhood…to professional, coaching and on to retirement. Kids2ProSports (K2PS) features 30,000 sport selections representing the USA and 265 countries; 4 million personal…