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Will AI Replace Us Coaches?
This UCSD research came across my feed. It showed that patients rated AI chatbot responses more emphathetic than physicians. How funny. AI > Physicians! Earlier this week, Apple announced Quartz, a project to launch an AI driven health coach. Many of my colleagues in the coaching field were getting nervous as well as outraged. Technology…
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Frequency Specific Microcurrent for Nerve Entrapment Issue
Back late last year, I suffered from a severe nerve entrapment issue which started in my right arm and then began to mirror itself in my left. It also manifested itself in my left buttock which put *really* uncomfortable tingles into my left testicle (nope, not the good kind…!). In both arms, my front shoulder…
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The New Alleva-Wave (Versus the Old Alleva-Wave and Somapulse): Healing via Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields
In my previous post Somapulse/Alleva-Wave: Healing and Recovery via Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields, I talked about my success in using Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) to heal a bunch of physical problems like a strained elbow and removing DOMS. It’s pretty awesome technology and I am still amazed the PEMF treatments with either the Somapulse or Alleva-Wave…
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UPDATED: Somapulse/Alleva-Wave: Healing and Recovery via Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields
The latest gadget I’ve been using is the Somapulse. It uses Pulsed Electromagnetic Field technology (PEMF) developed at NASA, and its patented signal helps humans repair and heal tissues. You can read more about the development of the Somapulse on their site. As an athlete, I have an immediate attraction to any technology that can…
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ARPWave and EVOUltrafit: Rehab and Training via Electrostim
In my journey to find the ultimate and most efficient training methods, I came across the next stop in my quest at Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Conference back in January. There I met Dr. Justin Marchegiani of Just In Health and Jay Schroeder and Charles Maka of EVOultrafit. Both of them specialize in using electrostim devices…
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FINIS Swimsense Review (and Comparison with the Swimovate) [UPDATED]
A week ago, I was excited to receive my new FINIS Swimsense watch in the mail. Originally, I was excited about the Swimovate watch, which would record my swim workouts and give me some ability to remember the intervals that I swam and how they performed. However, in using the Swimovate, I was disappointed in…
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Measurability and Repeatability in Training
In recent months, I’ve come to realize how much I love the tempo trainer for swimming. It also sparked the realization that I have finally found a method for to ensure measurability and repeatability for swimming. What’s so important about measurability and repeatability? Repeatability is the ability to come back day after day and train…
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Giving up on Amphipod
I started using Amphipod bottles and belt on the recommendation of a friend. They do seem to have some advantages over FuelBelts: wider mouths on the bottles, belts seem to fit better. BUT THE ONE THING THAT REALLY SUCKS is that the bottles don’t consistently clip in. Sometimes they go in quick, and sometimes I…
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IM FL 2008: TriMaven.com
A plug for a buddy of mine who is developing a website for triathletes called TriMaven.com. He gave me this cool t-shirt to wear around at IM FL. Check it out – not sure if everything is working just right yet, but have a look. It’s got news, athlete and race profiles, social networking functions,…
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More Free Speed
Some more speed that is “free”. Stuff I haven’t tried though. Seems like it’s all about golf ball dimples: Zipp Tangente Clincher Tires Clincher tires developed in a wind tunnel, featuring golf ball dimples! Rocket Science Sports Dimpled Water Bottles Dimples on your water bottles reduce drag! Nike Swift Spin Time Trial Suit Nike’s Project…
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Free Speed
A buddy of mine once remarked that you should get free speed whenever you can get it. What’s free speed? Well, it’s not really free. It’s just speed you gain from means other than physically improving for it. That means paying cash for it mostly. But at least you don’t have to sweat for it!…
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Racing Photogenically
Friday, I picked up my official DVD for the NYC Marathon. It was the first one I’ve ever bought and thought that it would be cool to see how I ran on video. It was really well done. It covered the pros and saw Paula Radcliffe’s amazing acceleration at the finish, and the men’s finishes.…
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High Tech NYC Marathon Expo: Drown My Sorrows in Shopping
So pretty much knowing that I wouldn’t be racing this year, I drowned my sorrows in wandering the expo and shopping. When I walk the expo, I notice there are many instances of new technologies being showcased. When it comes to new technology, I can’t help but try it out. Here’s a few of what…
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