The only thing that would make this video of Chinese firefighters jumping rope would be a Yakety Sax soundtrack.
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11:35 am Thu
Apr 27, 2017
Watch these Chinese firefighters hysterically and hypnotically jumping rope
Low cost Shimano cycling shoes are just fine for spinning
I needed new shoes for cycling. These Shimano SH-RP1 cycling shoes are great. Fairly lightweight, and certainly durable enough for spinning class, I’ll be using these Shimano shoes 3-4x a week. They are stiff enough and the velcro straps cinch them down tight. There are some interesting vent holes cut in the sole that my […]
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The treadmill was commonly used to punish prisoners with hard labor
Well, it’s not the Iron Maiden or the Brazen Bull, but the treadmill of today’s fitness centers does have a “tortuous history” as Dan Kopell writes at Wirecutter: Inventor William Cubitt subscribed to the “no pain, no gain” philosophy. His “Tread-Wheel,” which was described in the 1822 edition of Rules for the Government of Gaols, […]
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Great bike for making your own Peloton now cheaper
The Sunny SF-B1002 exercise bike that I have based my DIY Peloton around is now $50 less than I paid for it! The 49lb flywheel matched with a really affordable price brought me to the Sunny Bike. This bike is very smooth to ride and easy to use. I have ridden it mercilessly for over […]
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Rad Power Bikes want to get the world out of their cars and they just may have figured out how to do it
Electric bikes aren’t toys. And they aren’t a fad. In fact, more and more communities are starting to catch on that e-bikes are a lot more than an amusing gadget for the tech geek. Following a six-month study, Johnson County, Kansas, home to many Kansas City suburbs, became just the latest U.S. community to allow […]
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Do double the good with eco-friendly produce bags from a brand that gives back
Whether you’re living in a city that has already taken measures to reduce plastic bag use, the small silver lining of the pandemic has inspired you to make changes, or you’ve already started living a greener lifestyle, reusable produce bags are a great addition to your shopping routine. And if you’re going to invest in […]
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Are you cut out to be a COVID-19 stay-at-home teacher for your kids? Maybe these DIY projects can help.
Dealing with all the COVID-19 fallout is one of the new realities of our ever-changing world — and that isn’t likely going away anytime soon. It’s also prompted a rash of existential questions for parents. Questions like how do I protect my kids? Or how do I soothe their fears? And there’s also one of […]
